Ramza Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Hey everyone, I am about to begin building and painting a Night Lords army and this is the list I have decided to work towards. I wanted to throw this up to see what opinions you guys have and any possible alternatives to consider. I play narrative events so my armies are generally thematic and try to embody the Legions war doctrine whilst maintaining some semblance of competitiveness. Night Lords 2500 Terror Assualt HQ Praetor – Jump Pack, Paragon Blade, Iron halo, Master crafted - Centurion – Librarian Mastery Lvl 2, Force Sword ELITE Apothecary Detachment - 1x Apothecary – Jump Pack, Chainglaive Contemptor-Mortis - 2x Twin linked Lascannon, Extra Armour Contemptor-Mortis - 2x Twin linked Lascannon, Extra Armour TROOPS Terror Squad - 8x Executioner – 8x Volkite Chargers 1x Headsmen - Volkite Charger, AA, Chainglaive Drop Pod 35 Terror Squad - 9x Executioner – 9x Volkite Chargers 1x Headsmen - Volkite Charger, AA, Chainglaive Drop Pod 35 Terror Squad - 9x Executioner – 9x Volkite Chargers 1x Headsmen - Volkite Charger, AA, Chainglaive Drop Pod 35 Assualt Squad – 14x Assualt marines – 3x Power Axe 1x Sergeant – AA, Chainglaive, MB FAST 3x Javelins – Missiles, Multi-Melta – 3x Skyhunters – 1xMulti-melta, 3x Melta bombs HEAVY Sicaran Venator - Dozer Blade The biggest issue with the Terror Attack RoW is dealing with armour as I am limited to 1 Heavy support choice. I feel like I have covered my bases fairly well despite this limitation with a mix of long range and mobile AT weaponry. Dealing with a Flare Shielded Spartan is my biggest concern at this stage but a few test games against them should provide a solution. Anyway, have a look at the list and leave some feedback if you feel the need. Ave Dominus Nox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caillum Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Pretty solid mate! Most Terror Assault lists look pretty similar at 2500 points, and the anti-Tank is the key area that needs focus. Yours is a pretty well-rounded force, I think. Maybe add a combat shield to the Assault Sergeant, and take digital lasers instead of a MC weapon on the Praetor? Also, all those chainglaives are cool, but power fists are generally better. Especially if you also fork out for melta bombs - 2 or 3 S8 AP2 attacks are better than a single melta bomb against most armour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramza Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thanks Caillum, as you said, most Terror Assualt lists look the same which is hard to avoid given the limitations of the RoW. You make a great point about the Chainglaives/melta bomb VS Powerfist. Chainglaives are super fluffy but i have enough sprinkled throughout the army that taking some Powerfists wont hurt. Im not sure if a combat shield is worth it on the sergeant. It only provides a 6++ and I don't like the odds on a save that low. It's hardly reliable. What do you think about adding melta bombs to the entire Assault squad? It's an idea i have been contemplating. I would drop a Javelin to free up points and split the remaining Javelins into two separate units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caillum Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Im not sure if a combat shield is worth it on the sergeant. It only provides a 6++ and I don't like the odds on a save that low. It's hardly reliable. Au contraire mon ami! It might only be a 6++ against shooting, but in CC it is a 5++, and for only 3 points! A great option for a Sergeant (especially with regards to challenges). Melta bombs on the Assault Squad is a good idea - they make them very threatening to a lot of targets. Dropping a Javelin will pay for them, so that works nicely. Also, I’m a great proponent of dozer blades. Paying 5 points for piece of mind on the Venator is well-worth-it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritual Liege Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 You can't take 3 heavies with Skyhunters, and with Terror Assault you have only one heavy support so you can't replace those with Slayers either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramza Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 You are indeed correct. Thanks for pointing that out. I will use the excess 20 points from the multi-meltas to equip the squad with melta bombs and add a dozer blade to the Venator. The Skyhunters are less effective now but they should still provide to be a mobile distraction and the heavy bolters can potentially glance AV10 rear armour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collinsas Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 My deepest apologies if this is Threadcromancy, but I was really looking to buy and build a Night Lords army very much like this, and I cannot find where Terror squads gain access to standard legion Drop Pods, the only thing I’m seeing in their Red Book entry is the ability to take Dreadclaw drop pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Legionnaire Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 AoD Legions book, page 37, third bullet point under the 'Effects' entry for the Terror Assault RoW. '... may take either Dreadclaw Drop Pods or Legion Drop Pods as Dedicated Transports ... ' etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collinsas Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Fantastic, I just ran out and ordered a bunch of Space Marine Drop Pods! I don’t know how but my eyes skipped right over the ‘Claw Assault’ Bullet point and started right into the RoW set of limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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