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i've got a buddy interested in wargaming, and he's ready to start his first army. He's interested in Blood Angels, and i know nothing about them except they're cc oriented. what makes a good starting point for BA? I'm hoping to get him up to 1000 points. my main army is mech guard and i'd be his main opponent.

I plan to take him by the flgs sometime, but I want to know what i'm getting him into with this army.

Thanks ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1678183.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1678183.page GMT BA is a good choice although it can be a bit difficult for a newcomer to master them.

Anyway, I'd start with 20 Assault Marines as a core.
They can have either jump packs or be mounted into transports (Rhinos).

I'd consider two Baal Predators with assault cannons and a Reclusiarch as HQ. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1678325.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1678325.page GMT fnp save, and that sounds like a good deal for a newbie in that it gives them a wider margin for error so they wont lose as may models.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1678887.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1678887.page GMT HQ=captain
Troops=
-10 tacticals
-10 death company with bolters
-10 assault
elites=
-chaplain
fast attack=
-baal predator
heavy support=
-dreadnought
-maybe a landraider? (redeemer)
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1682633.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/300883/1682633.page GMT DC or assault terminators... Put them in a landraider Crusader with the HQ & another Priest if you opt for the terminators. Next I would take two Baal predators (TL assault cannon & HB sponsons). This will form the core of your army. Any points left over could go towards more troops.

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