So I have a buddy who wants to start playing
40k. He got the Dark Imperium box set and wants to do them as Space Wolves. I'm trying to use the models he has, plus a relatively small expansion that he can grab fairly cheap/proxy since he's just going to be playing with me and friends, and I don't want him to go drop a ton of cash on models when I know they have a new codex coming in the next few months. So here's what I was looking at for him, do you guys think he'll at least be able to feel like it's competitive, or am I going the wrong direction?
++ Supreme Command Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Space Wolves) [24 PL, 432pts] ++
+ HQ +
Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf [8 PL, 144pts]: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf [8 PL, 144pts]: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf [8 PL, 144pts]: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
++ Battalion Detachment +3CP (Imperium - Space Wolves) [57 PL, 991pts] ++
+ Heavy Support +
Hellblaster Squad [8 PL, 165pts]: Plasma Incinerator
. 4x Hellblaster
. Hellblaster Sergeant: Bolt pistol
+ HQ +
Harald Deathwolf [10 PL, 188pts]
Wolf Lord in Gravis Armor [7 PL, 134pts]: Boltstorm gauntlet, Master-crafted power sword
+ Elites +
Primaris Ancient [4 PL, 69pts]
+ Fast Attack +
Inceptor Squad [10 PL, 177pts]: 2x Inceptor, Inceptor Sergeant, Plasma Exterminator
+ Troops +
Grey Hunters [6 PL, 78pts]
. Grey Hunter Pack Leader
. 3x Grey Hunter w/Bolt Pistol
. Grey Hunter with Special Weapon: Bolt Pistol, Plasma gun
Intercessor Squad [6 PL, 90pts]: Bolt rifles, 4x Intercessor, Intercessor Sergeant
Intercessor Squad [6 PL, 90pts]: Bolt rifles, 4x Intercessor, Intercessor Sergeant
++ Spearhead Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [33 PL, 574pts] ++
+ No Force Org Slot +
**Chapter Selection**: Black Templars
+ Heavy Support +
Vindicator [7 PL, 125pts]
Vindicator [7 PL, 125pts]
Vindicator [7 PL, 125pts]
Vindicator [7 PL, 125pts]
+ HQ +
Primaris Lieutenants [5 PL, 74pts]
. Primaris Lieutenant: Power sword, The Armour Indomitus
++ Total: [114 PL, 1997pts] ++
Created with
BattleScribe
The basic idea is he has some troops to sit back and shoot/grab objectives/protect Hellblasters. The Wolf Lords advance with the Vindicators to provide assault protection and to avoid being shot themselves/targeted with psychic powers. I used
BT just so he can access Linebreaker and the 4+ Deny the Witch Stratagem. I'm sure the new wolf codex will have Linebreaker, and given the Space Wolves fluff, I'm sure there will be some sort of anti-psyker stuff there too, so shouldn't be a huge change once they get new rules. I know dakka wolves on bikes are popular right now, but I'm worried they will get a nerf with the new Codex, and Vindicators will always be Vindicators. Does this look fairly competitive to you guys?