I'm off to the first independent Warhammer 40K UK Grand Tournament, organised by the top bods on the indie tourney circuit.I expect to get horribly mauled, but what the heck, it's only a game.
In truth I wish my pre heresy Space Wolves were finished so I could rock up with them instead.
Then I wouldn't care about winning or losing -because I'd look good doing it!
Anyway, after much deliberation and list writing, this is the 1750 points Space Wolves army I'll be taking.
I'll admit it's not my first choice. But sometimes you just have to work with what you've got and make the best of it...even if that does mean you end up polishing a turd.
1750 Points Space Wolf GT List
Rune Priest: Jaws/Lightning
Wolf tail talisman
Wolf Guard Terminator with combi-plasma, power sword
Wolf Guard Terminator with combi-melta, power sword
Wolf Guard Terminator with combi-plasma, wolf claw
Wolf Guard Terminator with combi-melta, chainfist
Wolf Guard Terminator with storm bolter, power sword, cyclone missile launcher
--> Land Raider
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
7 Grey Hunters: melta, wulfen, standard
--> Rhino APC
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
7 Grey Hunters: melta, wulfen, standard
--> Rhino APC
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
7 Grey Hunters: melta, wulfen, standard
--> Rhino APC
Landspeeder: Multi Melta and Heavy Flamer
Landspeeder: Multi Melta and Heavy Flamer
5 Long Fangs: 4 Missile launchers
--> Razorback APC with Twin Linked Lascannon
5 Long Fangs: 4 Missile launchers
--> Razorback APC with Twin Linked Lascannon
THOUGHTSBefore I was running 3 Rune Priests and getting mixed results.
Either they were awesome or they did nothing. Plus they gave away kill points fairly quickly if I got stuck in close combat.
So I dropped 2 Rune Priests and my 'objective holder' Grey Hunters from my usual line up, along with 2 Long Fangs with missile launchers to cram in my Wolf Guard Terminators and a Land Raider.
I'm familiar with this list while the Land Raider and Terminators are fun addition with plenty of punch. They also give me two much needed lascannons too and a lot of plasma and melta.
I've played a couple of games with this list against James in preparation for the GT and it's performed pretty well. The Terminators and Land Raider have taken some mastering, but I believe that this is my strongest 1750pts list so far using what I've already got.
And this is what Alex would have taken:
Rune Priest: Living Lightning, Jaws
Dreadnought: X2 Twin Linked Autocannons
Dreadnought: X2 Twin Linked Autocannons
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun
--> Razorback APC with Twin Linked Plasma Gun and a Lascannon
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard
--> Rhino APC.
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard
--> Rhino APC
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard
--> Rhino APC
Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard
--> Rhino APC
Thunder Wolf: Wolf Claw
Thunder Wolf: Wolf Claw
6 Long Fangs: 5 Missile launchers
--> Razorback APC with Twin Linked Plasma Gun and a Lascannon
6 Long Fangs: 5 Missile launchers
--> Razorback APC with Twin Linked Plasma Gun and a Lascannon
THOUGHTS
It's a solid list with Many Small Units (MSU), but none of them are particularly small or weak.
Alex's unique approach to Thunder Wolf Cavalry is apparent. Here he uses a single Thunder Wolf to follow behind a Rhino, hidden from sight and ready to pounce while using the re rolls to hit in close combat to ensure plenty of Strength 5 kills.
I'd have to play test this, otherwise I'm more inclined to take my usual Land Speeder load out instead.
Now to pack all my stuff in the car and drive up to Nottingham for the weekend.
I'll let you know how James and I get on.
See you on Monday!
11 comments:
March 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Ekhm... How can he hide THUNDERWOLF behind a Rhino? He uses Space Hamsters or what?
19 KP is little to much for me.
March 25, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Best of luck.. may russ be with you
March 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM
how does alex plan on holding objectives with one scoring unit?
March 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Err Thunderwolf stands behind Rhino and voila! a cover save! Simples. I think though you mis undertood what he means and thinks that he hides totally out of line of sight.
Also I count 5 scoring units in alex's list.
March 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Good luck Adam - I like the list and may try something like this against a Blood Angel player next Thursday.
Anyway make them fear the fangs of Russ!
March 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Hi,
Both lists looks very competitive. I actually prefer the one you're taking to the tournament.
If only a landraider and thunderwolves could be fitted in the same list without making it imbalanced.
Good lick for the tournament.
Rathstar
March 25, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Remember to follow your game plan, after any intelligent alterations needed for your foes list, mission and terrain.
And play until the end. Even if you have been stooged by the dice. The dice don't remember and your lucky turn could be the next one.
Drink enough water - it helps your brain to work at its best.
And wear fresh undies and brush your teeth. lol
+++
Rathstar:
How about LRC and 10 Greys+Arjac. Then TWC hiding behind it, perhaps even out of TLoS.
Thoughts?
March 28, 2011 at 4:35 AM
I'm not sure its really "Alex's unique approach to Thunderwolf Cavalry", since on Yesthetruthhurts stelek uses the single cavalry unit with wolf claw too, and I'm pretty sure he's been doing it for longer. Asides from that, it looks like a great list. It actually almost identical to mine lol.
March 28, 2011 at 6:47 AM
MAy Russ be with you to guide your sword arm and bully your foes into submission...
I think though you do Arjac a disservice by leaving him out, yet again.....the man is chomping to put some hurt on the best of the best....
March 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Congrats on the top ten finish. Your win against me was certainly well deserved, after a night of not much sleep I woke up early to think about a new list, would be great to have your thoughts on it after what you said to me on Saturday.
March 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Email the blog and we'll have a chat.
Or you can probably find me on Facebook.
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