40K Online
The Armies of 40k => Space Marines => Topic started by: Grand Master Lomandalis on November 10, 2017, 12:43:12 AM
-
There is a tournament coming up that I am thinking about going to, but I'm torn on two prospective lists. One is pretty much a pure Deathwing list, whereas the other is a mishmash of Dark Angels and Imperial forces.
Battalion
HQ
Company Master: Bolt Pistol, Chainsword. 74pts
Librarian on a bike: Force stave, Bolt Pistol. 135pts
Elites
Vindicare Assassin. 90pts
Troops
5 Custodes: Vexilla & Storm Shield; 1x Sentinel Blade & Storm Shield; 3x w/ Guardian Spears. 285pts
5 Tactical Marines: Lascannon. 90pts
5 Tactical Marines: Lascannon. 90pts
Fast Attack
Ravenwing Darkshroud. 138pts
Heavy Support
Custodes Venerable Land Raider. 364pts
Super-Heavy Auxiliary
Knight Crusader: Avenger Gatling, Rapid-fire Battle Cannon, Stormspear Rocket Pod. 585pts
Total Points: 2000pts
Command Points: 6
Total Drops: 9
Model Count: 26
This list feels like it has a more balanced approach and can deal with multiple threats, while still having sufficient coverage to look after objectives.
Vanguard
HQ
Asmodai. 145pts
Elites
5 Deathwing Knights: Watcher in the Dark. 255pts
5 Deathwing Terminators: Cyclone Missile Launcher & Claws; Sergeant w/ Shield & Hammer; 3x Storm Bolters & Fists. 284pts
5 Deathwing Terminators: Cyclone Missile Launcher & Claws; Sergeant w/ Shield & Hammer; 3x Storm Bolters & Fists. 284pts
Heavy Support
Land Raider Crusader. 287pts
Vanguard
HQ
Belial: Sword of Silence & Storm Bolter. 150pts
Librarian: Force Sword & Combi-Grav. 122pts
Elites
Deathwing Ancient: Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield. 143pts
Deathwing Apothecary. 77pts
5 Deathwing Terminators: Sergeant w/ Lightning Claws; Assault Cannon / Fist; 3x Storm Bolters / Fists.
Total Points: 1997
Command Points: 5
Total Drops: 5 or 6 depending on character placement
Model Count: 26
Asmodai, Ancient, and Librarian jump into the Land Raider with the Deathwing Knights. Terminator Squads deep strike with Belial. Apothecary will either be in the Raider or deep striking depending on where I feel he is needed. A much more traditional Deathwing army, but very reliant on characters to maximize damage potential.
If I go with the second list, I just have to finish painting my Deathwing Knights, Apothecary, and Librarian. If I go with the first list, I have to paint the Land Raider from scratch.
Personally, I am leaning more towards the first list because I think it will hit harder and be more entertaining to play (and I may or may not want to paint a golden Land Raider), but I wanted to get some thoughts from you guys.