Black Legion vs. Custodes, Adeptus Mechanicus, and Scions

[Vorenus]

Greetings from the Eye.  

 

I have a game tomorrow using my Black Legion army against an opponent who is bringing an army of Adeptus Custodes, Adeptus Mechanicus, and Tempestus Scions.  I have never faced any of those armies before, let alone all three.  I was hoping that some of the good folks on this forum could provide me with some tips on what to expect, how to prioritize targets, tactical advice, etc.  My opponent says that he is bringing a casual, non-tournament list, and I have made a list that I think is also relatively casual, but I still don't want to waste my time and lose in the first round or second round because I don't really know what those armies can do. 

 

Here is my list for tomorrow, if anyone has any advice or tips I would appreciate it:

 

New Roster (Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition) [124 PL, 1CP, 1,999pts]

• Battalion Detachment +5CP (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [80 PL, 1CP, 1,186pts]
  • No Force Org Slot [1 PL, -1CP, 10pts]
    • Council of Traitors [-1CP]
    • Dark Disciples [1 PL, 10pts]

      Selections: 2x Dark Disciple [10pts]

    • Legion

      Selections: Black Legion

  • HQ [17 PL, 2CP, 282pts]
    • Abaddon the Despoiler [12 PL, 2CP, 210pts]

      Selections: Warlord

    • Dark Apostle [5 PL, 72pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

  • Troops [42 PL, 618pts]
    • Chaos Cultists [9 PL, 120pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • 29x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun [116pts]
      • Cultist Champion [4pts]

        Selections: Autogun

    • Chaos Cultists [9 PL, 108pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • 26x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun [104pts]
      • Cultist Champion [4pts]

        Selections: Autogun

    • Chaos Space Marines [8 PL, 130pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • Aspiring Champion [11pts]

        Selections: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

      • 7x Marine w/ Boltgun [77pts]
      • Marine w/ Heavy or Special Weapon [21pts]

        Selections: Autocannon [10pts]

      • Marine w/ Heavy or Special Weapon [21pts]

        Selections: Autocannon [10pts]

    • Chaos Space Marines [8 PL, 130pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • Aspiring Champion [11pts]

        Selections: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

      • 7x Marine w/ Boltgun [77pts]
      • Marine w/ Heavy or Special Weapon [21pts]

        Selections: Autocannon [10pts]

      • Marine w/ Heavy or Special Weapon [21pts]

        Selections: Autocannon [10pts]

    • Chaos Space Marines [8 PL, 130pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • Aspiring Champion [11pts]

        Selections: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

      • 7x Marine w/ Boltgun [77pts]
      • Marine w/ Heavy or Special Weapon [21pts]

        Selections: Autocannon [10pts]

      • Marine w/ Heavy or Special Weapon [21pts]

        Selections: Autocannon [10pts]

  • Elites [20 PL, 276pts]
    • Chaos Terminators [20 PL, 276pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • Chaos Terminator Champion [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator [26pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Combi-bolter [2pts]

      • Terminator w/ Heavy Weapon [34pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Reaper autocannon [10pts]

      • Terminator w/ Heavy Weapon [34pts]

        Selections: Chainaxe [1pts], Reaper autocannon [10pts]

• Spearhead Detachment +1CP (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [39 PL, 733pts]
  • No Force Org Slot
    • Legion

      Selections: Black Legion

  • HQ [7 PL, 116pts]
    • Sorcerer with Jump Pack [7 PL, 116pts]

      Selections: Bolt pistol, Force sword [8pts], No Chaos Mark

  • Heavy Support [32 PL, 617pts]
    • Havocs [7 PL, 156pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • Aspiring Champion [20pts]

        Selections: Chainsword, Flamer [6pts]

      • 4x Havoc w/ reaper chaincannon [136pts]

        Selections: 4x Reaper chaincannon [80pts]

    • Havocs [7 PL, 176pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark

      • Aspiring Champion [20pts]

        Selections: Chainsword, Flamer [6pts]

      • 4x Havoc w/ lascannon [156pts]

        Selections: 4x Lascannon [100pts]

    • Obliterators [18 PL, 285pts]

      Selections: No Chaos Mark, 3x Obliterator [18 PL, 285pts]

• Fortification Network (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [5 PL, 80pts]
  • No Force Org Slot
    • Legion

      Selections: Black Legion

  • Fortification [5 PL, 80pts]
    • Noctilith Crown [5 PL, 80pts]

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[Prot]

He’s going to outshoot you with the AdMech. Very likely there’s a possibility he will have three Skorpius tanks which will be a big problem for your list. 
 

if he’s a good player, you’re going to hav to get through those Custodes to reach that fire base, keeping in mind the potential for tempestus deep strikes. 
 

your Oblits can chew up Custodes but I don’t like that you have no vehicles and your havocs will be priority one. You’ll, have to work to keep those havocs clicking thorough the game. 
 

let us know how it goes. Hope it’s a fun game. 

[Indefragable]

Put Mark if Slaanesh on your Oblits and/or Havocs and go to town with Endless Cacophomy. Won’t win you the game, but it will help.