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So I'm starting a Space Wolf force mostly for painting and modeling purposes. So I'll run them as allies for my much more sizeable Blood Angels army.

What I'm asking is what do Space Wolves bring to the table that Blood Angels don't? First of all I'm taking Thunderwolf Cavalry and Wulfen mandatory because I love the models, but to make it to a suitable Battleforge Detachment I'll obviously need other stuff, so what's good? What will complement a full speed, mechanised or jump infantry Blood Angels list. (Answer full speed, drop pods or crazy wolves list!)

I think I'll start with the Start Collecting! box, just because of the value and the fact that it contains Thunderwolf Cavalry. The extra infantry will also help make it a bound list. But where will I go from there? First of all, what detachment type should I use? Formations, Allies, some other thing? And then what should I do with them?

Any input or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks guys.

While I wouldn't say Space Wolves and Blood Angels are a bad combo (I don't know enough about Space Wolves to judge on that), wouldn't a more shooting orientated chapter be a better ally for Blood Angels ?

Since both chapters are melee-orientated that is.

Might be better off with Dark Angels, Imperial Fists or Ultramarines ?

Space wolves have two good assault units while the ba have zero good assault units. The question is what do ba bring to sw. The answer is sanguinary priest and not much else.