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Ok, I am attempting to put together a dark angels list that can have at least some chance against a pretty average Tau farsight list. There is 12-15 crisis suits, 4 broadsides, some fire warriors, farsight, a riptide, ovesa and some other bits. I originally went a little all round, but after some research and some forum advice, I've decided to go full Ravenwing! Let me know what you think please!

2000 Pts - Codex: Dark Angels Roster

Total Roster Cost: 1997

HQ: Sammael on Corvex (1#, 200 pts, Warlord)
1 Sammael on Corvex

: Ravenwing Command Squad (5#, 230 pts)
4 Ravenwing Command Squad
1 Ravenwing Apothecary

HQ: Librarian (1#, 150 pts)
1 Librarian + Increase Mastery Level x1 + Power Field Generator + Space Marine Bike

: Ravenwing Command Squad (5#, 295 pts)
4 Ravenwing Command Squad
1 Ravenwing Apothecary
1 Standard of Devastation

Troops: Ravenwing Attack Squadron (8#, 311 pts)
1 Ravenwing Attack Squadron
5 Ravenwing Biker + Meltagun x2 + Ravenwing Sergeant
1 Ravenwing Attack Bike + Multi-melta
1 Land Speeder + Typhoon Missile Launcher

Troops: Ravenwing Attack Squadron (8#, 311 pts)
1 Ravenwing Attack Squadron
5 Ravenwing Biker + Meltagun x2 + Ravenwing Sergeant
1 Ravenwing Attack Bike + Multi-melta
1 Land Speeder + Typhoon Missile Launcher

Fast Attack: Ravenwing Black Knights (5#, 210 pts)
4 Ravenwing Black Knights + Ravenwing Grenade Launcher x1
1 Ravenwing Huntmaster

Fast Attack: Ravenwing Black Knights (5#, 210 pts)
4 Ravenwing Black Knights + Ravenwing Grenade Launcher x1
1 Ravenwing Huntmaster

Fast Attack: Ravenwing Darkshroud (1#, 80 pts)
1 Ravenwing Darkshroud

I love reviewing your lists and watching them grow strong, Khaine.

That's all haha I know a little about ravenwing but not enough to improve it beyond where it is now, I'll enjoy watching this thread and just thought I should share

Cheers dude! I think it's pretty strong, and I'm pretty keen not to change anything, but you know me - always open to suggestions!

Black knights murder battle suits. If that is what you are fighting you should be fine.

IMO I would consider finding points to fit in a techmarine with another pfg to keep another squad safe. I know hes an expensive caddy but he will do more then those landspeeders because he will keep your knights alive


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Oh and drop the meltas in favor for plasma guns. If fighting tau plasma is better then melta. Their armor sucks in the rear if you outflank you wont need the extra punch of melta, but if you do bring meltabombs.

I think keeping the meltas will help the list against other armies, I don't want to completely tailor...I've never played with land speeder typhoons before, I'm interested to see how they play? Their Kraks will also murder suits!

 Khaine's Wrath wrote:
I think keeping the meltas will help the list against other armies, I don't want to completely tailor...I've never played with land speeder typhoons before, I'm interested to see how they play? Their Kraks will also murder suits!

True krak missiles are good against suits. The speeders work best as up close with mm and ac or long range with typhoon missile launchers and hb. They are a good harassment unit. True the list would be much more tailored with the plasma.

My biggest quandary at 2000 points is wether I stick to my back bone of 20 black knights, or wether I should think about more normal bikes?! I have the dakka banner to make bikes more effective, but I am putting a lot of my faith in the knights. The tactics are to have the librarian protect the banner which keeps close to all normal bike squads, and to out flank the two attack bikes. Keep the speeders back field due to their superior range and hit hard and fast with the squads of knights


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I think speeders with MM and AC are terrible by the way as you have to get too close!

The problem with RW with Plasma is that they cost 43 ppm. A RW Black Knight costs 42ppm, has skilled rider, a corvus hammer and twin linked plasma...
Almost never a good idea.

 Thairne wrote:
The problem with RW with Plasma is that they cost 43 ppm. A RW Black Knight costs 42ppm, has skilled rider, a corvus hammer and twin linked plasma...
Almost never a good idea.

Agreed completely. I can almost guarantee people only ever take them because they come in the DV box set!