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I'm expanding my 1,000 point Blood Angels army to 1,500 and would really appreciate some feedback on the list I've drawn up.  I have all the models on the list in my current collection except the Terminators and second Assault Squad.

 

1,500 Point Blood Angels Army

 

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HQ

 

Master of Sanctity ?Zulu Squad?

+ Bolt Pistol

+ Frag Grenades

+ Jump Pack

+ Bionics

+ Death Company

TOTAL: 237

 

 

ELITES

 

Furioso Dreadnought ?Infernox?

+ Extra Armour

+ Smoke Launchers

++ Drop Pod

TOTAL: 133

 

6 Terminators ?Tango Squad?

+ 2 Assault Cannons

TOTAL: 280

 

 

TROOPS

 

6 Tactical Marines ?Alpha Squad?

+ Lascannon

+ Plasma Gun

TOTAL: 115

 

7 Tactical Marines ?Bravo Squad?

+ Multi-Melta

+ Meltagun

++ Rhino

++ Extra Armour

++ Smoke Launchers

TOTAL: 183

 

6 Scout Marines ?Charlie Squad?

 

 

FAST ATTACK

 

7 Assault Marines ?Echo Squad?

+ 2 Plasma Pistols

TOTAL: 164

 

7 Assault Marines ?Foxtrot Squad?

+ Meltabombs

TOTAL: 168

 

 

HEAVY SUPPORT

 

?Baal? Predator ?Rainfire?

Heavy Bolters

Extra Armour

Smoke Launchers

TOTAL: 138

 

 

Army Total: 1,496 points

 

40 Space Marines (plus 4-6 additional Death Company)

3 Vehicles

 

 

All my squads are 6 or greater to lessen the impact of losing members to the Death Company. The basic plan is to draw up a firing line of sorts between Alpha with its Las/Plas and the Assault Cannons of the Baal and Terminators, the Blood Angels tendency to race forward permitting.  Hopefully the presence of Terminators will make this covering fire group a little less tasty as fodder for enemy assaults.  I have three Assault squads (including Death Company) because I think Jump Packs are the coolest ever and very characterful in a Blood Angels Army.  The Assault Squads will be followed down the flank by the Rhino with its melta weapons.  I don't really know that this is the most tactically sound use of my second Tac Squad, but I love meltas on concept and reckon they're also very fitting for the Blood Angels.  Finally I have the Scouts to Infiltrate and get into close combat and the Furioso to drop in somewhere the enemy really doesn't want him - either to assist the main assault or defend the gun line from assaults. 

 

As a new 40k player I'd really like to know if I'm on the right track, so all feedback is welcomed.

 

Not too bad for a BA list. However, there's a few issues to address.

Most of all, you're not feeding your Death Co appropriately. You should have a few naked Vet Sarges out there so these can go 1st in the Death Co, supplying those ever so vital Powerfists.

After, Termies are far from being ideal in BA lists, as they stand as much chances to have members join the Death Co. Add to that the fact a single Termie cost quite a lot to field, you've got a lot to lose in terms of efficiency. There's also the chance that most of them goes into the Death Co, leaving the AC Termies without spare bodies to soak wounds.

Also, only a single Rhino and a single Baal Pred are bad, as both are easily shut down in the first few turns of play. I'd drop the Rhino, transform that squad into a 6-men LasPlas Tac squad with a Vet Sarge, then pick a 2nd, if not a 3rd Baal Pred, as those are just so crazilly good!

Get Vet Sarges with Powerfists for both Assault squads, upping their numbers to 8-men. These shall be your close-in squads that'll support the Death Co, as it can't do all the job by itself.
Also, try to add Flamers or Plasma Pistols on the 2nd squad, as they're too good for so cheap.

Get a Hvy Flamer for your Furioso, as it helps a lot in getting rid of Hordes.

Your Chappy doesn't need Bionics, as odds are that should he get his head caved in, it'll be through Powered weaponry.
Try to get him a Blood Grail___as per the FAQ in the Chapter Approved section of GW UK online, you'll end up throwing 2d6 for the consolidation move if after a Massacre!

Should you have enough spare pts remaining, try to get either additionnal LasPlas Tac squads or AC/HB Tornado Speeders.

Hey, wow thanks for such a well considered reply! I'll really look into expanding my army this way.

Oh and by the way that is the scariest avatar I have seen in my life. It's just... *shudder*

I have tried to work as many of your suggestions into the list without compromising my financial situation, in other words I've used existing models/weapons wherever possible, but I think it's close to what you had in mind. My Furioso isn't painted so I'll look to convert it using an un-used Flamer sponson from a Baal Predator.


1,500 Point Blood Angels List mk2

HQ
Master of Sanctity Chaplain ?Zulu Squad?
+ Death Company
+ Jump Pack
+ Frag Grenades
+ Bolt Pistol
TOTAL: 232

ELITES
Furioso Dreadnought ?Infernox?
+ Extra Armour
+ Heavy Flamer
+ Smoke Launchers
++ Drop Pod
TOTAL: 143

TROOPS
6 Tactical Marines ?Alpha Squad?
+ Veteran Sergeant
+ Lascannon
+ Plasma Gun
TOTAL: 130

6 Tactical Marines ?Bravo Squad?
+ Veteran Sergeant
+ Missile Launcher
+ Plasma Gun
TOTAL: 130

5 Scout Marines ?Charlie Squad?
+ Veteran Sergeant
TOTAL: 78

6 Tactical Marines ?Delta Squad?
+ Veteran Sergeant
+ Multi-Melta
+ Flamer
TOTAL: 121

FAST ATTACK
7 Assault Marines ?Echo Squad?
+ Veteran Sergeant
+ Powerfist
+ 2 Plasma Pistols
TOTAL: 194

7 Assault Marines ?Foxtrot Squad?
+ Veteran Sergeant
+ Powerfist
+ 2 Plasma Pistols
TOTAL: 194

HEAVY SUPPORT
Baal Predator ?Vendetta?
Heavy Bolters
Extra Armour
Smoke Launchers
TOTAL: 138

Baal Predator ?Victor?
Heavy Bolters
Extra Armour
Smoke Launchers
TOTAL: 138

Army Total: 1,498 points

38 Space Marines (plus 4-6 additional Death Company)
4 Vehicles