Chexmix282
01-14-2013, 10:51 PM
After sitting down with the new Dark angels codex for a good while, I figured out which of the new units I like and started to put together a list. I am trying to stick strictly to "Ravenwing" units, so while I find Flakk Devastators very enticing I must say NO!
The list:
HQ
Sammael, Grand Master of the Ravenwing 200
Ravenwing Command Squad 185
-Standard of Devastation, Grenade Launcher
Troops
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 311
-2 Meltaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Sergeant has Meltabombs, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Tornado w/ Multi-Melta & Heavy Flamer
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 321
-2 Plasmaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Typhoon
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 321
-2 Plasmaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Typhoon
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 321
-2 Plasmaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Typhoon
Fast Attack
Nephilim Jetfighter 180
-TL Lascannon
Ravenwing Darkshroud 80
-Heavy Bolter
Ravenwing Darkshroud 80
-Heavy Bolter
Total: 1,999
Speeders and Attack Bikes purchased in Ravenwing Support Squadrons are now completely separate units. While this offers more versatility and firepower efficiency, it does add a considerable amount of easily-scored KPs.
This is what will be deployed:
Sammael (with the Command Squad)
1 x 3 Command Squad Bikers
4 x 6 Bikes
4 x 1 Attack Bike
3 x 1 Land Speeder Typhoon
1 x Land Speeder Tornado
1 x Nephilim Jetfighter
2 x 1 Darkshroud
The Nephilim Jetfighter stays in reserve and is in the list only to hunt other fliers. While it is not as effective as a unit of devastators with Flakk Missiles, I really wanted to stick with the Ravenwing theme and this will make a fantastic centerpiece for my army. I opted for the TL Lascannon over the Avenger Mega Bolter, allowing my flyer to reliably engage other flyers regardless of the AV presented.
The pair of Darkshrouds give +2 Cover Save to all units with a model in 6", so I took two of them for maximum coverage. Also they are likely to be targeted early on, so 2 means more resilience. Having army-wide 3+ Jink saves is very useful!
The Attack Bikes advance behind the Support Squadrons, popping out only to target key vehicles or MCs.
The Typhoons sit near my table edge and provide fire support... while scoring :P
The single Tornado will deep strike and take out a key target before suffering a horrible death.
I am interested to see how the Salvo 2/4 banner works in action. Granting all units of Bikes that have a model within 6" of the standard Heavy 4 Bolters is REALLY powerful... in theory. In reality my army may be spread to thin to take advantage of this bonus, or the Command Squad may be picked off too early for me to utilize it. Regardless, this standard gives me much greater anti-infantry firepower than a force this small typically has access to.
I was interested in taking a pair of Land Speeder Veangeance models, but found them to be lackluster in resilience and very expensive. 140 points for the same AV and HP as a 75 pt Typhoon? Sorry, I'll pass.
Thoughts or suggestions on the list? I think it will be very effective on the table.
The list:
HQ
Sammael, Grand Master of the Ravenwing 200
Ravenwing Command Squad 185
-Standard of Devastation, Grenade Launcher
Troops
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 311
-2 Meltaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Sergeant has Meltabombs, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Tornado w/ Multi-Melta & Heavy Flamer
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 321
-2 Plasmaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Typhoon
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 321
-2 Plasmaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Typhoon
Ravenwing Attack Squadron 321
-2 Plasmaguns, 3 additional Bikes, Attack Bike w/ Multi-Melta, Land Speeder Typhoon
Fast Attack
Nephilim Jetfighter 180
-TL Lascannon
Ravenwing Darkshroud 80
-Heavy Bolter
Ravenwing Darkshroud 80
-Heavy Bolter
Total: 1,999
Speeders and Attack Bikes purchased in Ravenwing Support Squadrons are now completely separate units. While this offers more versatility and firepower efficiency, it does add a considerable amount of easily-scored KPs.
This is what will be deployed:
Sammael (with the Command Squad)
1 x 3 Command Squad Bikers
4 x 6 Bikes
4 x 1 Attack Bike
3 x 1 Land Speeder Typhoon
1 x Land Speeder Tornado
1 x Nephilim Jetfighter
2 x 1 Darkshroud
The Nephilim Jetfighter stays in reserve and is in the list only to hunt other fliers. While it is not as effective as a unit of devastators with Flakk Missiles, I really wanted to stick with the Ravenwing theme and this will make a fantastic centerpiece for my army. I opted for the TL Lascannon over the Avenger Mega Bolter, allowing my flyer to reliably engage other flyers regardless of the AV presented.
The pair of Darkshrouds give +2 Cover Save to all units with a model in 6", so I took two of them for maximum coverage. Also they are likely to be targeted early on, so 2 means more resilience. Having army-wide 3+ Jink saves is very useful!
The Attack Bikes advance behind the Support Squadrons, popping out only to target key vehicles or MCs.
The Typhoons sit near my table edge and provide fire support... while scoring :P
The single Tornado will deep strike and take out a key target before suffering a horrible death.
I am interested to see how the Salvo 2/4 banner works in action. Granting all units of Bikes that have a model within 6" of the standard Heavy 4 Bolters is REALLY powerful... in theory. In reality my army may be spread to thin to take advantage of this bonus, or the Command Squad may be picked off too early for me to utilize it. Regardless, this standard gives me much greater anti-infantry firepower than a force this small typically has access to.
I was interested in taking a pair of Land Speeder Veangeance models, but found them to be lackluster in resilience and very expensive. 140 points for the same AV and HP as a 75 pt Typhoon? Sorry, I'll pass.
Thoughts or suggestions on the list? I think it will be very effective on the table.