<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread ""Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
5x Thunderwolves

1 normal
1 with meltabomb
1 with SS
1 with PF or TH
1 with boltgun

250 base plus 65 = 315

The goal here obviously is to keep the cost down, yet still have one storm shield, a S10 power weapon and the all important ability to do wound allocation (that's why I took a boltgun for 'free' even though it loses me one attack). If this squad is coupled with a Wolf Lord, a non-ridiculous one, let's say on a mount with a frost blade and a belt of russ, maybe a couple of wolves to soak wounds (100+45+25+25+20=215), the grand total is 530. Something that can fit ok in a 1500 point list. Does this loadout sound good to you guys? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753608.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753608.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? CCW's are the main cause of that really.

also, the squad plus a lord is still only 13 wounds. Remember that 13 3+ saves isn't really all that much... most armies, if they focus fire, can do at least that. I don't think such a large squad would pay off in a game of 1500 pts, because it would likely end up being focus fired, loosing 1-2 TWC before it engages, kills a small unit, and then is wiped out.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753619.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753619.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
Honersstodnt wrote:also, the squad plus a lord is still only 13 wounds. Remember that 13 3+ saves isn't really all that much...


I appreciate your response, but I would appreciate it even more if you read more carefully. With 5 TWC, a Wolf Lord, and two wolves, the total wounds is 15, not 13.

And clearly, like always, the TWC needs to be crafty so that it doesn't get shot up before it gets into combat. That is a general complaint of yours about Thunder Wolves, not a specific one about my middle of the road build for them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753629.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753629.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
G]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753694.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1753694.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? IMO.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754102.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754102.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? SW. Check out a decked out Skyclaw squad like the one talked about on CNC. Capture and Control: Space Wolves Tournament Report]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754131.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754131.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
jaweyermuller wrote:Personally I don't think the Thunderwolf squad is the best possible Hammer unit for SW. Check out a decked out Skyclaw squad like the one talked about on CNC. Capture and Control: Space Wolves Tournament Report


That report is fail. Admitted noob opponents and horde Guard proves nothing.

Back to OP...

Don't sacrifice unit effectiveness just to allocate wounds. Unit is 300+ points another 15-20 for gear isn't the worst thing.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754208.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? BA Codex, and that Guard army was destroying people. I do see your point though; my first round pairing wasn't all that difficult. But to get back on topic. I agree with your assessment of equipping the TWC. 20 points for wargear on a 300 point unit is simply not worth worrying over. TWC are supposed to hit hard and destroy the enemy, don't become cheap with your hammer units or they become ineffective at their job.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754603.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1754603.page GMT Re:"Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
4x Thunderwolf Cavalry:
1x Storm Shield
1x Thunder Hammer
1x Meltabomb
1x Naked
265pts

Combines great hitting power with versatility and durability and for not too much. I think if you have a screen (eg. Fenrisian Wolves) then they'll do great. Maybe attach the Lord to the Fenrisian Wolves, then you get two hard hitting squads that both have a lot of wounds and attacks.

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Just Dave wrote:I think if you have a screen (eg. Fenrisian Wolves) then they'll do great.


I am a little confused by this. You mean wolves to give the cavalry a cover save? In the event of AP2 or better attacks?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1756570.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1756570.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? Or if you have something in front of them (eg. Rhino's/Razorbacks) that blocks line of sight entirely.

It simply increases their chance of reaching the enemy intact - where they will cause a massive amount of damage.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757186.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757186.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
Now if only I could figure out how to make the darn guys, I could play them...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757400.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757400.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757426.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757426.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
doubled wrote:Most people simply by Canis Wolfborn 5 times then modify it. That makes the squad damn near a buck a point though.


Actually I've been seeing nothing but resin aftermarket wolves lately. I bet if Canis wasn't sculpted to the wolf, we'd see alot more of him.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757453.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757453.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad?
- http://www.maxmini.eu/store/]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757643.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757643.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? GW ever gets off their ass and releases TWC models, then FOR SURE tourneys won't allow them and even worse in other games some players won't let you use them because they may be different in size or base size or whatever from the official models.

This wouldn't be that much of a concern if the cost was low, but all options cost somewhere around 100 bucks for 5 thunderwolves.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757708.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757708.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757818.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1757818.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1771171.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1771171.page GMT "Cheap" but good full Thunderwolf squad? 8 Wounds is tougher.
4 Man Squads can still hide behind cover.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1773582.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/305849/1773582.page GMT