apogats wrote:I think this is a pretty good list, and you would likely do fine with it as-is. But since you asked for suggestions, here are a few things that I think might help.
For 1000 points you really do not need a Battalion detachment. You would really be just fine with a Patrol. That way you could save a lot of points that you are spending on your 3 troops choices and your 2nd
HQ. Both your
HQs are good, but I'd just say pick one.
Concerning Devastators most people run Devastators with a Drop Pod if they are going to run them at all. It does make them more expensive but it basically guarantees them
LOS and range to your opponents most threatening unit on turn 2, and you're ready to melta it to death.
For 170 points you could instead have 3 eradicators with Heavy Melta rifles and 20 points left to spend somewhere else. Or if you wiggled a bit to get a few more points available for 180 you could have 3 attack bikes with multi-meltas. I think either of these choices would be stronger than no-drop-pod devastators.
If you want to let me know what chapter or chapter traits you are using maybe I could have a little more specific advice.
Hi, thanks for you reply.
Are two Troops choices enough? If you assume one is for squatting home objective, that leaves just the one outfield.
I have also removed the captain given that most units will by out or range of his buffs, thus the Chaplain should be a more effective Buff. I have added a multi-melta bike (i just have the 1), with the few pts left i’ve filled out one of the intercessor squads, what do you think?
In terms of Chapter and traits, i am thinking of a successor chapter with some assault-oriented buffs, such as 2 from: Born Heroes, Tactical Withdrawal, Warded & Whirlwind of Rage.
+ HQ +
Chaplain [6 PL, 115pts]: Jump Pack, Litany of Hate, Power fist, Warlord
+ Troops +
Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts]
. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol
Intercessor Squad [10 PL, 160pts]: Bolt rifle
. 7x Intercessor: 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Frag & Krak grenades
. Intercessor Sergeant
+ Elites +
Vanguard Veteran Squad [7 PL, 150pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Power sword, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Power axe, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Power sword, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Power fist, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Power sword
+ Fast Attack +
Attack Bike Squad [2 PL, 60pts]
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta
Inceptor Squad [7 PL, 180pts]: 2x Inceptor, Inceptor Sergeant, Plasma Exterminator x2
+ Heavy Support +
Devastator Squad [8 PL, 170pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Devastator Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
+ Dedicated Transport +
Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter
++ Total: [49 PL, 1,000pts, 6CP] ++