Saga of Bjorn and friends (aka adjusting to DE meta) (done)

TiguriusX · June 29, 2021

Copenhammer Round 2

SW v Sisters

Map-Vital intelligence

My army

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [50 PL, 8CP, 1,020pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics [-1CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 48pts] +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

+ HQ [15 PL, -2CP, 320pts] +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chapter Master [2 PL, 40pts], Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer [20pts], Warlord, Warrior Born

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator

+ Troops [6 PL, 120pts] +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [15 PL, 287pts] +

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 150pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [30pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. 4x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [120pts]: 4x Wulfen Frost claws [20pts]

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [51 PL, -4CP, 995pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [14 PL, -1CP, 275pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 195pts]: Heavy flamer, Trueclaw, Twin lascannon [20pts]

Primaris Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts]: Forge bolter, Frag & Krak grenades, Grav-pistol, Mechadendrite, Omnissian power axe, Rites of War, Servo-arm, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP]

+ Elites [35 PL, 690pts] +

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [5pts], Redemptor Fist

+ Fast Attack [2 PL, 30pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

++ Total: [101 PL, 4CP, 2,015pts] ++

His army

++ Supreme Command Detachment +3CP (Imperium - Adepta Sororitas) [13 PL, 265pts, 3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [3CP]

Order Convictions: Adeptus Ministorum

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

Morvenn Vahl [13 PL, 265pts]: Warlord

++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adepta Sororitas) [87 PL, 1,735pts, 5CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Order Convictions: Order: Sacred Rose

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Open the Reliquaries [-1CP]: Additional Relics of the Ecclesiarchy

+ HQ +

Canoness [3 PL, 55pts, -1CP]: Bolt pistol, Brazier of Holy Fire, Chainsword, Relic: Litanies of Faith, Stratagem: Saint in the Making, Warlord Trait: 5. Indomitable Belief

Palatine [4 PL, 70pts, -1CP]: Bolt pistol, Relic: Chaplet of Sacrifice, Stratagem: Saint in the Making, Warlord Trait: 4. Beacon of Faith

. Rapturous Blows

+ Troops +

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts]

. 4x Battle Sister: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Sister Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts]

. 4x Battle Sister: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Sister Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts]

. 4x Battle Sister: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Sister Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

+ Elites +

Celestian Sacresants [3 PL, 75pts]

. 4x Celestian Sacresants (Hallowed Mace): 4x Hallowed Mace

. Sacresant Superior: Bolt pistol, Spear of the Faithful

Celestian Squad [4 PL, 85pts]

. 3x Celestian: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Boltgun, 3x Frag & Krak grenades

. Celestian Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

. Celestian w/ Special or Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Preacher [2 PL, 30pts]: Zealot's Vindicator

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 126pts]

. 9x Sisters Repentia: 9x Penitent Eviscerator

Sisters Repentia [3 PL, 56pts]

. 4x Sisters Repentia: 4x Penitent Eviscerator

+ Fast Attack +

Dominion Squad [4 PL, 80pts]

. Dominion Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter

Zephyrim Squad [8 PL, 170pts, -1CP]

. 9x Zephyrim: 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Frag & Krak grenades, 9x Power sword

. Zephyrim Superior: Bolt pistol, Relic: Blessings of Sebastian Thor, Stratagem: A Sacred Burden

Zephyrim Squad [8 PL, 153pts]

. 8x Zephyrim: 8x Bolt pistol, 8x Frag & Krak grenades, 8x Power sword

. Zephyrim Superior: Bolt pistol

+ Heavy Support +

Castigator [9 PL, 160pts]: Castigator Autocannons

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 110pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub

. Retributor Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Heavy bolter

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 160pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub

. Retributor Superior: Chainsword

. . Bolt Pistol & Ministorum Combi-flamer: Ministorum Combi-flamer

. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

+ Dedicated Transport +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Total: [100 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Pregame & Deployment

Sisters on vital intelligence?

Deja vu...

His list has no celestine and fewer melta. Makes me very happy to see. I can be more aggressive with redemptors.

Double zephyrm will be trouble though...

My WL traits are locked in

Chapter Master

-Warrior

-Hunter

-Armor of russ

Chaplain

-Wise orator

-Wulfen stone

-Catechism of Fire

-Canticle of hate

Techmarine

-Rites of War

LFPL

-Morkai bolts

I pick

-Stranglehold (the new version of domination...now works on these 6 objective missions)

-Data intercept

-Warrior Pride

Biggest note from deployment is I am starting to experiment with infiltrator type rules and see some great potential there. Will be taking lord of deceit in future lists.

I put my infiltrators across 2 objectives with good LOS blocking terrain if I don't win the roll off

BATREP

I get 1st turn...this is huge. My infiltrators basically own 2 objectives and can move away for now.

I see he is vulnerable and decide to drop LF with LOS on his MM retributors (red circle infantry)

I advance chapter master for RR1s and put wulfen nearby for LOS protection as well

I burn CP for morkai bolt (always roll 2 to hit...every game...it is hilarious)

Kill all MM retributors

I split fire and pump the BS2 shot into the nearby rhino and killed it with bonus damage

Rhino explodes killing 1 infiltrator (oops)

Cherub MM shot puts 10/11 on castigator

Fail to kill off repentia that pop out with small arms fire from DP but that is a great opening salvo from LFs

Redemptor 2 kills rhino and 2 repentia die to explosion

I had catechism of fire + tech marine buff on him...easy to blast a rhino when I get +1 to wound and all my dakka is wounding on 4s

Infiltrators fail to kill last repentia with their guns

I charge in...and there is 1 repentia survivor...DOH

His turn

Repentia survivor falls back onto my objective #3 and steals it...doh

Kills LF with shooting

Kills 1 wulfen

Preacher and dominion kill all my infiltrators with shooting/melee

He pulls 1 zephrym off the board and into DS

Turn 2

I am super aggressive and go after his last source of anti tank ranged in the rhino bottom right

I also send wulfen + CM + redemptor top left

I zone out half the board basically so his DS Zephrym will have to hit my front lines only

Preacher survives with his 4++ (made all 5 saves again my TH...1 would have killed him)

I didn't perfectly tri point b/c I expected him to die and had positioned to consolidate into the next unit

Sisters bottom right survive losing 1 total...Bjorn and 1 redemptor left rhino with 2 wounds so I couldn't shoot the inside with remaining redemptor...had to pop rhino instead

Redemptor makes his 9" into the sisters that disembarked onto objective

WG multi charge the celestia with MM and same sisters unit

Melee sucks and only 1 sister dies...he uses OBSEC to snag objective from under my redemptor

Good news is I kill all the celestia so no more MM to threaten my dreads

His turn

Up top he blasts wulfen with all his small arms fire including S6 HBs from Vahl and whittles them down to nothing

On the right side his HB retributors first salvo kills a WG with SS

Uses 2 cherubs and kills 0 more (last SS made all 4+ on rolls)

This messes up his plans and he can't send repentia into redemptors spamming MWs

He goes into WG and leaves redemptor alone...his repentia easily wipe out WG

I HI into his sisters with bottom right redemptor to bring guns closer to his other units...wipe them out and take back the objective

Zephyrm charge out of reserve with full reroll buffs do 17 wounds needing 5+ to wound and obliterate redemptor on top left

CM deals only 4 damage total then dies to Vahl when the fight last phase comes around

Turn 3

He makes a TON of saves for Zephyrm from plasma and onslaught gatlings and they survive on point...crap

I did drop them to 3 models so combat threat is neutralized...silver linings

I kill off repentia and palatine with small arms fire and charges

Redemptor far right only kills 3/5 sisters but piles into HBs and prevents an advance onto objective from sisters (the survivors are out of engagement range with my redemptor but are 12.1 away from objective)

His turn

Charges into DP and kills it with preacher + 3 surviving zephrym

HB retributors fall back to escape the redemptor

Large unit of zephyrm charge my redemptor and overwatch lands 5 hits but only kills 1 model (DOH!!! That was my last CP saved it for that)

Zephrym put 10/12 wounds onto redemptor but I live

Murderfang HI into the HB retributors who ran near him...slaughters them and consolidate onto his rear objective

Turn 4

I fall back with damaged redemptor then kill zephyrm on right with shooting

They live too long and I have no guns remaining to fire across the board and hurt his units on the left

Make charges with murderfang and far right redemptor for warrior pride

Murderfang kills canonness but she stands up again to retain control

Cyberwolf and chaplain advance to steal objective 3 from Vahl and stand on the objective outside his 3" HI

His turn

kills cyberwolf and chaplain...protects his objective by wrapping murderfang in celestials

murderfang can't kill enough and is unable to get clear to kill the canoness a 2nd time on my turn

Turn 5

I just secure objectives and see if I can score for quick turn

Bjorn fails his charge into canoness so I get no warrior pride this turn

Murderfang mops up the celestials and consolidates into canoness

His turn

He falls back from murderfang and kills it with Vahl shooting to keep objective and thats game

Final

77-61

SW victory

I just played a similar sister army so I am learning their rules and tricks quickly

Repentia without advance/charge are nowhere near as scary

Beware the freaking zephyrim...

Side note...my opponent was awesome. This was a 5am game. I had it as 6am in my calendar. Woke up at 530 and saw his message asking where I was.

I messaged him back apologizing and asking if he wanted me to cut 30 minutes off my clock to make up for it.

He let it slide and said no problem.

We had to play fast turns 4 and 5 (hence no screen shots really) but we made it in our remaining time

Currently 2-0 and in 2nd highest points total for this tournament

Edited June 29, 2021 by TiguriusX

NightHowler · June 29, 2021

Edited because I read the new rules wrong and misremembered the old rules.

You can indeed use the counter offensive stratagem to pick a charging unit to fight first against a Wolf Lord with both Warrior Born and Armor of Russ.

Edited June 29, 2021 by NightHowler

NightHowler · June 29, 2021

Congrats on the win against sister!

TiguriusX · June 29, 2021

Edited because I read the new rules wrong and misremembered the old rules.

You can indeed use the counter offensive stratagem to pick a charging unit to fight first against a Wolf Lord with both Warrior Born and Armor of Russ.

Not exactly...it is a tricky situation let me clarify

Here is the combo I want...

-Wolf lord with warrior born (always fight first) and armor of russ (1 enemy fight last)

-Melee unit (in my game it was a redemptor)

v

-Enemy melee unit (in my game it was zephyrym)

Enemy turn

Zephyrym charge the redemptor.

Wolf lord uses HI and then armor of russ.

Current fight order

FIGHT FIRST

1-Wolf lord (thanks to warrior born)

FIGHT NORMAL

2-Redemptor

3-Zephyrym (fight first from charging and fight last from armor of russ puts them in the fight normal group)

This situation gives me 2 activations before my opponent

HOWEVER...the specific wording of the counter offensive stratagem makes it legal

Counter offensive fight order

FIGHT FIRST

1-Wolf lord (thanks to warrior born)

*2-Zephyrym activate immediately after

FIGHT NORMAL

3-Redemptor

No matter what the Wolf Lord with warrior + armor of russ can't be stopped from going first.

However...it denies me the 2 alpha strikes in melee and leaves me vulnerable

In my theory craft I had an unstoppable melee deterrent...in reality it is strong but has a weakness to exploit

TiguriusX · June 29, 2021

This is a batrep that was delayed...pre nerf DE is in effect

Only a few screen shots due to clock and stress etc. but since it is DE I figured I would write it up anyways

Team Tournament-Finals for 1st

*if you have never played a team tournament I highly recommend it...1 codex per team so to fill in the roster they need the non-meta players

The match making is exciting b/c your captain can try and avoid bad matchups. This means you can play a skew list and not worry about take all comers.

Round 1 v DG on scouring

Won 90-30 or so

Round 2 v Astra militarum on scorched (6 leman russ and 2 tank commanders)

Won 100-26 or so

Unfortunately it also means sometimes you get paired into a list as a throw away...that is what my game was. The rest of my team got matchups and I dove on the DE grenade to spare them.

Round 3 v Drukhari

Map-Priority Target

My army (old version with Bjorn mounting a MM)

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [49 PL, 7CP, 1,015pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-3CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics [-2CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 48pts] +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

+ HQ [15 PL, -2CP, 320pts] +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chapter Master [2 PL, 40pts], Frag & Krak grenades, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, The Imperium's Sword, Thunder hammer [20pts]

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Warlord, Wise Orator

+ Troops [6 PL, 130pts] +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 130pts]: Helix gauntlet [10pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [14 PL, 272pts] +

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 136pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 136pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [51 PL, -3CP, 985pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [15 PL, 280pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 180pts]: Heavy flamer, Multi-melta [5pts], Trueclaw

Primaris Techmarine [5 PL, 100pts]: Chapter Command: Master of the Forge [1 PL, 20pts], Forge bolter, Frag & Krak grenades, Grav-pistol, Mechadendrite, Omnissian power axe, Servo-arm

+ Elites [35 PL, 690pts] +

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [5pts], Redemptor Fist

+ Fast Attack [1 PL, 15pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

++ Total: [100 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

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His army

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [75 PL, 1,307pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Obsession: Kabal of the Obsidian Rose: Flawless Workmanship

Raiding Forces - CP Refund [2CP]

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Court of the Archon [10 PL, 136pts]

. Sslyth: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade

. Ur-Ghul: Ur-Ghul Talons

Court of the Archon [10 PL, 136pts]

. Sslyth: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade

. Ur-Ghul: Ur-Ghul Talons

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Ancient Evil, Blast Pistol, Huskblade, Overlord, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade

. Splintered Genius (Obsidian Rose): Splintered Genius

Archon [4 PL, 70pts]: Blast Pistol, Overlord, The Helm of Spite, Venom Blade

+ Troops +

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 140pts]

. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Trueborn Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]

. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive

. Klaivex: Demiklaives

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]

. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive

. Klaivex: Demiklaives

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [5 PL, 100pts]: Bladevanes, Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter racks

Raider [5 PL, 95pts]: Bladevanes, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [22 PL, 450pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession

. *Custom Coven*: Dark Technomancers (All-Consuming)

Raiding Forces - CP Refund [2CP]

+ HQ +

Drazhar [7 PL, 135pts]: Hatred Eternal, The Executioner's Demiklaives, Warlord

+ Troops +

Wracks [3 PL, 60pts]

. Acothyst: Liquifier Gun, Wrack Blade

. Wrack w/ Special Weapon: Liquifier Gun, Wrack Blade

. 3x Wracks: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 60pts]

. Acothyst: Liquifier Gun, Wrack Blade

. Wrack w/ Special Weapon: Liquifier Gun, Wrack Blade

. 3x Wracks: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 60pts]

. Acothyst: Liquifier Gun, Wrack Blade

. Wrack w/ Special Weapon: Liquifier Gun, Wrack Blade

. 3x Wracks: 3x Wrack Blade

+ Elites +

Grotesques [6 PL, 135pts]

. Grotesque w/ Liquifier Gun: Flesh Gauntlet, Liquifier Gun

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [13 PL, 240pts, -3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)

Raiding Forces - CP Refund [2CP]

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Succubus [4 PL, 75pts, -1CP]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Precision Blows, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Triptych Whip

. Agoniser & Archite Glaive: Agoniser, Archite Glaive

. Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer

+ Troops +

Wyches [6 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: 2 - Grave Lotus (Combat Drug)

. Hekatrix: Agoniser, Morvaines's Agoniser, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Plasma Grenades, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Hekatrix of the Crucibael

. 7x Wych: 7x Hekatarii Blade, 7x Plasma Grenades, 7x Splinter Pistol

+ Elites +

Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]

. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade

. Nightfiend: Baleblast, Glimmersteel Blade

++ Total: [110 PL, 9CP, 1,997pts] ++

Pregame & Deployment

Welp...I go into this game with 0 confidence or expectations to win

This is basically a training match IMO to see if my dreads perform better than old lists

Chapter master

-rites of war

-armor of russ

Chaplain

-catechism of fire

-canticle of hate

Techmarine

-warden of ancients

LFPL

-morkai bolts

Secondaries

Mine

Priority

Domination

WWS

-Bjorn

-Chapter master

-Dread

His

WWS

-trueborn

-bodyguard1

-bodyguard2

Priority

Herd the prey

I basically have a hide and make him come to me game plan

Have never played against the dark technomancer and wrack combo before...we joke b/c it was nerfed so technically I will never play against it again in the future either

BATREP

I win the roll for first turn

Minor movement...score max points and keep hiding

His turn

He comes after infiltrators and they die

Turn 2

I pop wisdom of the ancients and bring LF down to kill raiders

If I can drop 2-3 I can weather return fire

I start to push everything out aggressively

Murderfang and a cyberwolf have to go into the middle objective to keep the domination points flowing

LF + Bjorn + all 3 redemptors putting shots into raiders

Only pop 1 raider...

I rolled many 2s for wounding and he made many saves for the rest

Miserable failure of a shooting phase

I do manage to kill 4/5 wracks with small arms so...yay

His turn

Blasters + DL put 8 wounds on far right redemptor

He kills murderfang with a combo of left over shots including wrack liquefiers

Drazar has come in and wiped out the chaplain...I couldn't get into combat with a Bjorn HI but I used the free move to get closer

Succubus has wiped out the yellow WG and is hiding on the opposite side of the wall from the far right redemptor

Turn 3

I pop 2 more raiders

I get all charges except far left dread into the luckiest wrack ever

The little guy is his MVP so far

He survived all small arms fire turn 2 and he was the killing blow on murderfang in shooting (otherwise I live and kill something with fight on death in melee)

Then he charged and moved just enough to put obsec on the damn objective letting his grotesque pile in and touch the objective

He then survived all counter attacks from LF (he made all 3 5+++ FNP

...I lose control of the objective and drop to 5 primary (2-2 tie wrack + 1 grotesque v chapter master + drop pod)

I make a MAJOR mistake with melee here

I have drazar on foot in front of me and his succubus on foot in front of me

I am UNAWARE that the succubus has a rule to fight then consolidate wherever she wants...even away from units

I send WG into drazar

I send vets + tech marine + redemptor into succubus

I kill drazar with first activation

Succubus has fight first and goes next...kills vets then uses special rule to run from combat and totally escape my units nearby

Bjorn whiffs and only puts 6 wounds on the 9 wound raider (ya...he choked too)

What I SHOULD have done was send my armor of russ into drazar and kill succubus first...a note to remember for future DE games

If melee had gone as I hoped i would have killed succubus and drazar so my dreads have nothing to fear from his melee units

Bjorn would have killed a raider then consolidated into the nearby raider to stop it firing

The company vets would have piled in and consolidated near bjorn to protect him from the remaining anti tank fire

In theory i would have just removed all major threats from dreads and been able to push aggressively in the following turns

But you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men...

His turn

WWS Redemptor explodes putting 3 MW on chapter master

And he basically wipes the floor with me easily from here (succubus rampages)

Final & recap

I lose in convincing fashion...don't even remember the specific score

The GOOD news is I didn't get curb stomped like my foot lists.

I feel I had a chance to win but the dice just crapped out

2 separate turns I was in position to wipe out his anti tank and give my dreads a boost in survival and I whiffed badly on both of them

The melee failure hurt too...if I had wiped succubus I have many more units alive after for the fight of backup units as he comes out of his transports

The best news is DE got nerfed and the list is no longer possible while mine has been upgraded with tweaks and changes.

Still waiting to run into a DE list with the current version of Bjorn and friends...

TheUnlikelyGamer84 · July 1, 2021

Did you see this Space wolf list took second in the recent glasshammer GT?

https://spikeybits.com/2021/07/top-3-40k-army-lists-from-the-glasshammer-gt-2.html

Uses bjorn and murderfang like you do.

Edited July 1, 2021 by TheUnlikelyGamer84

TiguriusX · July 1, 2021

Did you see this Space wolf list took second in the recent glasshammer GT?

https://spikeybits.com/2021/07/top-3-40k-army-lists-from-the-glasshammer-gt-2.html

Uses bjorn and murderfang like you do.

I don't usually go to spikeybits unless I have to.

Interesting list...could tweak it and replace venerable with a wulfen dread equivalent and buy company veterans for the bodyguard boost.

The bodyguard rule is what transforms our character dreads into monsters

TiguriusX · July 2, 2021

Summer Open GT

Round 2

SW v Necron

Map-Overrun

My army

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [50 PL, 8CP, 1,020pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics [-1CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 48pts] +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

+ HQ [15 PL, -2CP, 320pts] +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chapter Master [2 PL, 40pts], Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer [20pts], Warlord, Warrior Born

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator

+ Troops [6 PL, 120pts] +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [15 PL, 287pts] +

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 150pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [30pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. 4x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [120pts]: 4x Wulfen Frost claws [20pts]

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [51 PL, -4CP, 995pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [14 PL, -1CP, 275pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 195pts]: Heavy flamer, Trueclaw, Twin lascannon [20pts]

Primaris Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts]: Forge bolter, Frag & Krak grenades, Grav-pistol, Mechadendrite, Omnissian power axe, Rites of War, Servo-arm, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP]

+ Elites [35 PL, 690pts] +

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [5pts], Redemptor Fist

+ Fast Attack [2 PL, 30pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

++ Total: [101 PL, 4CP, 2,015pts] ++

*MFM reduced wulfen from 25ppm to 22ppm. My list is 2000 total

His army

++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [77 PL, 1,545pts, 7CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Dynasty Choice: Dynasty: Nephrekh

+ No Force Org Slot +

Viral Construct [1 PL, 15pts]: Canoptek Plasmacyte

+ HQ +

Overlord [6 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Voidreaper, Warlord Trait (Codex 2): Eternal Madness, Warscythe

Royal Warden [4 PL, 75pts, -1CP]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Relic: Veil of Darkness

+ Troops +

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts]

. 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper): 20x Gauss Reaper

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts]

. 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper): 20x Gauss Reaper

Necron Warriors [6 PL, 130pts]

. 10x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper): 10x Gauss Reaper

+ Elites +

Cryptothralls [2 PL, 40pts]

. 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs

Cryptothralls [2 PL, 40pts]

. 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs

Skorpekh Destroyers [10 PL, 210pts]

. 2x Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade): 2x Hyperphase Reap-Blade

. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers

+ Heavy Support +

Annihilation Barge [6 PL, 125pts]: Gauss Cannon

+ Dedicated Transport +

Ghost Ark [8 PL, 145pts]

++ Supreme Command Detachment +3CP (Necrons) [23 PL, 450pts, 6CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [3CP]

Dynasty Choice: Dynasty: Szarekhan

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

The Silent King [23 PL, 450pts, 3CP]

. 2x Triarchal Menhir: 2x Annihilator Beam

++ Total: [100 PL, 1,995pts, 13CP] ++

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Pregame & Deployment

Based on army lists and terrain I think I have the advantage.

He has 1 real threat to my redemptors in his silent king

There is a massive obscuring piece midboard I can use to avoid him

If the chance presents itself I can go after the king and his guns...otherwise I just need to avoid the silent king guns

Secondaries

I pick

-Engage

-Banners

-Oath

He picks

-Engage

-Banner

-Vermin

We both deploy everything safe and out of sight from turn 1 moves

He puts 2 units of thralls in reserve

My reserves

-Murderfang

-Redemptor

-WG

-LF DP

I start the game with 2 CP

Left flank is chapter master + redemptor + wulfen + company vets

Right flank is bjorn + chaplain + techmarine + redemptor + infiltrators (they provide safe LOS protection by going slightly out of DZ into a ruin

BATREP

I win roll for first turn...doh

Ok here we go

I decide to YOLO and send my LF in against his Silent King

The pod can land next to the obscuring ruins and the LF can hop out and see the king

King is within bonus damage AND closest target

Chaplain turboboosts over to grant catechism of fire

Chapter master advances as well for reroll

I have unleashed the strongest combo possible at his king...lets see how it does

When cherub is done helping I manage to kill both menhirs and put 7 damage into the king

7 damage through

bad news is king lived

good news is I removed his primary anti tank guns so my redemptors can operate freely in future turns

Speaking of redemptors...I fire to try and star thinning the herd

Left side kill 2 warriors after resurrection

Right side kill 6 warriors after resurrection

His turn

All 2 warriors stand up on left from ghost ark

All 6 warriors stand up on right after spending CP

He uses the resurrections to spread and gain ground...oops I didn't expect that

I basically killed 0 and helped increase his movement...DOH

He goes hard after the chaplain

He drops chaplain to 1 wound with all his shooting...I am super lucky...my buffs will be available

Plasmacyte eats one of his destroyers (rolled a 1) to buff them

His destroyers charge and kill DP

Wolf Lord HI towards necron warriors to move into middle of board and score Oath

Turn 2

Chaplain flees for his life and goes to hide near company vets on the left

I bring in an extra redemptor on the far right and a wolf to screen out my DZ from veil of darkness who may kill off the vets and expose the chaplain

Shooting is horrible...whatever necrons I shot basically stand back up

He also used a -1 wound strat on his destroyers to discourage shooting them

We joke how demoralizing it is to see not necrons dying

Chapter master makes charge out of LOS into warriors to prevent wulfen from eating over watch

Wulfen charge in but only kill 15 Warriors (booooo...I had 26 potential exploding hits and rolled horrible)

6 stand back up (9 died total)

He also pulls every necron from possible combat near my chapter master so I activate and go behind my redemptor for LOS protection

I am not happy with wulfen performance...was relying on a dead warrior blob...it is causing me issues

Left Redemptor charges into destroyers

He uses a -1 to wound strat on his T5 destroyers again...I kill 3 but he rolls for 2 to come back to life!!!

He drops redemptor to 6 wounds in response

Right side my forward redemptor makes a long charge into his ghost ark and punches it for some damage. Bjorn and other redemptor fail charges

At the end of the turn he pops insane bravery on warriors to ignore morale and is down to 4 CP (he had 13 to my 4 at start...using lots of buffs like -1 to wound to save his destroyers from shooting + melee)

His turn

Skorpekh destroyers fall back from redemptor

Orange warriors pop out and advance to shoot my WG...they make it onto objective and steal it

2 wulfen magically survive all the incoming fire (T5 was a huge deal)

Only 1 WG dies to warriors

I HI the redemptor and slingshot past his necron warriors so I can score oath in the middle again

WG also HI into warriors but only kill 7/10

3 stand back up and he steals objective and removes my flag

On right flank his silent king goes into the lead redemptor and kills it

Turn 3

Left Redemptor kills 2/3 destroyers with 6 overcharged plasma

Company vets move up and charge into warriors to try and take objective back. Kill 3 leaving 4.

They fail to kill WG and WG rip them apart.

I decide to consolidate into the last destroyer to save chaplain from dying in melee.

Destroyer kills the 2 SS with his free attacks but is under control and 0 threat to chaplain with 1 wound remaining.

I bring in my final wolf to cover my DZ while the current wolf runs onto objective to replace the company vets

On the right flank his silent king is exposed but I need to wipe out necron warriors to reach him in melee

The change to fight rules means I can charge...use armor of russ and get every other charging unit to fight before the silent king

I jump my chapter master with armor of russ nearby and send the last surviving wulfen in to eat potential overwatch

Bjorn and last redemptor on the right move up to charge in

I need to wipe the undying necron warriors to open a charge to his king

I fire EVERYTHING and fail...reduce models to 2 only...they are in the way and I need to go around

Redemptor only kills 7/12 only with opening salvo and max blast plasma

It is just filthy how many he saves and how many stand up

charge phase I get lucky

Murderfang comes in from reserves near his rear and makes 9" charge into thralls and kills them then goes into warriors (made it on the reroll)

Bjorn also makes his multi charge and barely gets around the necron warrior road block

Redemptor fails it

Techmarine makes charge and fails to kill any necron warriors (they reanimate)

Bjorn activates and kills silent king with his melee YAY!!!

He spends his final CP for auto explode

Silent king dies with 9" auto explosion

1-Redemptor

2-TechMarine

5-Inf

2-NW (finally killed the unit)

3-Bjorn

4-Chapter Master

3-Wulfen

1-Barge

2-ghost ark

3-Overlord

26 MW total

Chapter master tries to hide behind a wall with his consolidate

His turn

Uses veil of darkness to put last warrior squad in corner to shoot murderfang

Chapter master fails 1/10 saves and dies to ghost ark

I save my CP so I can HI with redemptor instead

Techmarine survives full barrage from annihilation barge

34 shots at murderfang...takes 3 damage

Ghost ark puts 0 wounds on him

Murderfang survives and steals objective

I use last CP (that I didn't use on CM) to HI redemptor into ark and close to objective

Redemptor kills ark and it explodes

1-Redemptor

1-Tech marine (1 wound remaining)

2-Barge

1-Bjorn

1-Overlord

Redemptor consolidates onto objective and steals it because techmarine has a rites of war aura nearby

Bjorn survives overlord attack (he rolled 3 1's)

Bjorn kills overlord in return

2 double claw WG activate and kill the last destroyer (dice went hot and I got 8 5s to wound to finish the job)

Great amazing turn for me

Turn 4

I start mop up operations...kill his thralls off rear objective with middle redemptor and bjorn buff hit/wound reroll aura

kill his barge with melee from bjorn and redemptor

Techmarine raises a flag then hides out of LOS

on the left flank my company vets raise a banner and hide out of LOS

Chaplain zooms to middle for oath scoring and hides behind redemptor for character protection

His turn

36 shots at murderfang with auto wound on 6

Murderfang finally dies

Turn 5

Just score banners and hide characters to prevent assassination points

Final & Recap

94-56

SW victory!!!

That was a crazy intense game. Dice went bonkers turns 3 and 4

I was really annoyed I didn't wipe his necron warriors. He didn't even have the full resurrection combo in place.

I really expected the wulfen with 26 attacks and 3s rerolling to wound to wipe their target. That failure set me back all game

All game long I debated whether I should have held my LF back until turn 2 so I could hit a target with ALL my ranged firepower (all 3 redemptors + LF)

In the end things worked out and I simply had too many dreads to remove.

Bjorn got to go on a rampage for the first time in my games and tore his way through all the quantum shielding with rerolling attacks.

I am 1-1 in this tournament now

Bad news is I am 1 point ahead of the only other SW...Jon from GH

Lots of difficult games ahead

yan · July 2, 2021

Looking good mate. congrats!

I don't really get the point scoring though. Shouldn't it be 46 to 84? or where do you get the 10 extra points from?

TiguriusX · July 2, 2021

Looking good mate. congrats!

I don't really get the point scoring though. Shouldn't it be 46 to 84? or where do you get the 10 extra points from?

Digital games are auto +10 for "painting"

TiguriusX · July 4, 2021

Copenhammer Round 3

SW v Knights/Astra Militarum

Map-Sweep and Clear

My army

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [50 PL, 8CP, 1,020pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics [-1CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 48pts] +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

+ HQ [15 PL, -2CP, 320pts] +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chapter Master [2 PL, 40pts], Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer [20pts], Warlord, Warrior Born

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator

+ Troops [6 PL, 120pts] +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [15 PL, 287pts] +

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 150pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [30pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. 4x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [120pts]: 4x Wulfen Frost claws [20pts]

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [51 PL, -4CP, 995pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [14 PL, -1CP, 275pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 195pts]: Heavy flamer, Trueclaw, Twin lascannon [20pts]

Primaris Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts]: Forge bolter, Frag & Krak grenades, Grav-pistol, Mechadendrite, Omnissian power axe, Rites of War, Servo-arm, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP]

+ Elites [35 PL, 690pts] +

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [5pts], Redemptor Fist

+ Fast Attack [2 PL, 30pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

++ Total: [101 PL, 4CP, 2,015pts] ++

*MFM reduced wulfen from 25ppm to 22ppm. My list is 2000 total

His army

++ Super-Heavy Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Imperial Knights) [85 PL, -1CP, 1,690pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Household Choice: Questor Mechanicus

. House Raven: Household Tradition: Relentless Advance

+ Stratagems +

Exalted Court [-1CP]: Exalted Court: 1 Extra Warlord Trait

+ Lord of War +

Armiger Warglaives [14 PL, 280pts]

. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun, Reaper Chain-Cleaver, Thermal Spear

Armiger Warglaives [7 PL, 140pts]

. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun, Reaper Chain-Cleaver, Thermal Spear

Knight Castellan [32 PL, 635pts]: Character (Knight Lance), Heirloom: Cawl's Wrath, Plasma Decimator, Titanic Feet, 2x Twin Meltagun, Volcano Lance, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Mechanicus): Cold Eradication

. Two Siegebreaker Cannons and Two Shieldbreaker Missiles: 2x Shieldbreaker Missile, 2x Twin Siegebreaker Cannon

Knight Moiraxes [8 PL, 155pts]

. Knight Moirax: Freeblade

. . Qualities and Burdens

. . . Chosen Burdens: Burden: Driven to Slaughter, Burden: Impetuous Nature

. . . Chosen Qualities: Quality: Indomitable

. . 2x Siege Claw w/ Rad-Cleanser: 2x Rad-Cleanser, 2x Siege Claw

Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts]: Character (Exalted Court), Lightning Cannon, Phased Plasma-Fusil, Titanic Feet, Warlord Trait: Landstrider

. Hekaton Siege Claw and Twin Rad-Cleanser: Hekaton Siege Claw, Twin Rad-Cleanser

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [19 PL, 10CP, 309pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Cadian

+ Agents of the Imperium +

Inquisitor [4 PL, 65pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Inferno pistol, Ordo Xenos, Xenos - Psychic Veil

. Psyker: Smite

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 35pts]: Frag grenades, Laspistol

+ Troops +

Militarum Tempestus Scions [3 PL, 45pts]

. 4x Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun

. Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol

+ Elites +

Crusaders [2 PL, 32pts]

. 2x Crusader: 2x Power Sword

Crusaders [2 PL, 32pts]

. 2x Crusader: 2x Power Sword

+ Heavy Support +

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 50pts]

. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 50pts]

. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar

++ Total: [104 PL, 9CP, 1,999pts] ++

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Pregame & Deployment

My first impression is I need to use obscuring and dodge his castellan but I can handle the rest

Bring it down

Engage

WWS

-Redemptor1

-Redemptor2

-Bjorn

His

Engage

Bring it down

To the last

-Castellan

-Magaera

-2 armiger unit

When he explains his army he tells me his crusaders have old edition faith rules

Super broken combo cheats from the sound of it...he gets the free move/fight/resurrection rules still

Inquisitor has a free infiltrate for 1 CP as well

I win roll for deployment and choose to go first b/c inquisitor might take my objective from me

Reserves

-Murderfang

-Redemptor

-2 cyberwolves (to avoid his mortars and score engage easy)

I start the game with 2 CP only

I put infiltrators on one of the outside objectives and use walls to hide but stay outside 1" to deny easy melee

I put my WWS dreads in safe positions where I can launch a counter attack as well

Almost everything starts on the difficult terrain so his mortars have -1 to hit

He puts his castellan way in the back

He hides his magaera and his WWS armigers

Other units are deployed aggressive

BATREP

He wins roll for first turn

Pregame moves crusaders onto mid objective and takes control before the game has even started

Advances warglaive into infiltrator point blank shots and charge

Kills 3 infiltrators with shooting

Charges in and kills 1 after transhuman

I pass morale and keep objective...lucky for me

My turn

I decide not to bring in LF b/c they will die to magaera

I figure 2 redemptors and Bjorn can kill the armigers

I buff the bottom left redemptor with techmarine and catechism of fire combo

I pop wisdom of ancients on bjorn

Chaplain zooms up and to the right to set up possible charges next turn

I put chapter master rerolls on CM and send him as a kamikaze missile to the middle

If I don't remove his 2 crusaders he starts racking up hold more points

I can lose the CM in this game and still get my work done

Shooting time

I take aim at his warglaive to try and save my infiltrator

Bjorn fires 2 lascannons

Redemptor1 with +1 to wound fires everything and is in rapid fire for his SB

Redemptor2 is in 24" so fires everything

Rerolling 1s to hit/wound

Good news...I get 3 overcharged plasma from each redemptor

Thats the end of the good news

Absolute fail all around

He makes a majority of his 4++ rotated ions to survive with 4/12 on his warglaive

Melee phase doesn't get any better

Chapter master rolls two 1's to wound and crusaders make 2/3 saves

He keeps the objective and my CM can't consolidate into the safety of the wall corner either

My big decision this turn was (1) bring LF in to help kill those 2 armigers or (2) keep in reserve for the big knights and counter attack when they come out

I went for the big play and it cost me big time

Turn 2

He gets hold more b/c of my failure in the middle

To add insult to injury his crusaders roll 3+ and use faith to bring back the dead model

He brings his scions on left side of the wall by objective 2 to zone me out and away from his magaera

He walks his moirax to point blank and kills the infiltrator and takes the objective away

His warglaive goes pointblank to the redemptor and drops it to 2 wounds with all his thermal shots

Magaera also comes out to play and kills chapter master and splashes a few wounds on my bottom redemptor

Magaera kills chapter master

He charges the redemptor with the warglaive

I HI with the techmarine and spend my last CP to get the wulfen into combat as well

I NEED to kill the damn warglaive

In melee the warglaive whiffs and doesn't hurt the redemptor

A little luck my way...I won't complain

Redemptor punches it to death in return

My turn

I bring in cyberwolf bottom left for engage points

WG drop in to charge crusaders in middle

I have to go all in to kill his exposed magaera now

I put my LFs behind the obscuring where they can fire safely but are immune to return shots

My crippled redemptor falls back out of LOS but can still shoot his magaera b/c obscuring

Techmarine repairs him and gives him +1 to shoot buff so he is firing on 3s despite being bracketed

Chaplain puts catechism of fire on top redemptor and gets +2 charges off

I burn my only CP for keen senses

I make the morkai bolts BS2 and roll a 1 then a 2...so lucky for me I now have reroll wounds of 1

I hit with 7/8 shots needing 3s

I wound with 6/7 needing 4s WOO HOO

He saves 5/6 needing 4s DOH!!!

I pop the cherub and when all is said and done he only takes 8 damage total from long fangs

The redemptor with no other shots fires NON overcharged through the obscuring...rolls 1 for shots and does nothing to Magaera

I swap targets to the moirax with bjorn and the other redemptor...fire small arms at magaera b/c he gets +1 to wound still but overcharges at Moirax

Roll 2 for plasma shots but both go through and drops moirax to 7 wounds

Bjorn nails both shots and kills the moirax with 10 damage

Wulfen make their charge into middle crusaders and remove banner from middle

It was a risky move b/c I need to block the magaera from rushing straight into bjorn...I daisy chain to touch objective 2 as well and hope the magaera stays back

WG fail charge into the middle...they are hanging out in danger zone now

Turn 3

Command phase crusaders free move onto middle and raise banner again

Gdamn miracle tricks!

Gives him hold more bonus AGAIN

His magaera flees back behind the wall

Dice decide to help me this turn and he whiffs all his armigers and mortars shooting

Castellan also whiffs and he only kills 4/5 Wulfen and 2/5 WG

If the wulfen survives I get extra primary points and hold objective 2

Unfortunately I fail morale (rolled a 4...needed 3)

My turn

I need to focus on scoring and start catching up

Bottom left cyberwolf advances onto objective 2 and hides in the corner but outside 1" melee of walls

Reserve redemptor comes in bottom left kills all scions to protect the wolf. Now his only option is to fire mortars

I have no idea where to put murderfang...I can't really move him around as needed with all that firepower facing him...I toss him top right with LOS protection from redemptor

Last cyberwolf comes in top right for engage scoring

WG move into the middle and wipe the middle crusaders then consolidate and hide near wall

LF advance to middle to line up shots next turn

If he pops out to kill me I have bjorn and 3 redemptors for counter shooting

Turn 4

His castellan kills reinforcement redemptor using a CP for damage roll

Magaera pops out and kills WG and LFs

Wolf on objective 2 survives all the mortars

My turn

Bjorn and 2 redemptors firing and I I do jack all...I don't think a single wound gets through on the Magaera...

Turn 5

Nothing much...he runs his WWS and bring it down units away to try and hide

He can't get 1 armiger away...so I have a shot at the top right through dense terrain

If I can kill it I win

My turn

Bjorn pops wisdom of the ancients for reroll hit/wound of 1

Techmarine buffs Bjorn so he hits on 2 despite dense terrain

Chaplain fails to put catechism of fire on the redemptor..bad start b/c that would be wounding on 2s rerolling 1s for plasma

Redemptor gets 3 plasma shots off

Hits with 1...wounds with 1...does 3 damage

Bjorn rolls 2 1's...

That is the end of my turn and the game

Final & Recap

78-73

SW loss

I had plenty of opportunities to pull this out...I just couldn't get the kills in the clutch

Shooting was underwhelming all game and eventually it costs me the chance at victory

I only killed 2 armigers with my dedication to shooting in the list. That is very bad performance.

His tiny force of astra militarum also did a ton of work for him scoring secondaries

I totally underestimated them when I first saw his list.

Those miracle mechanic crusaders with command phase moves to grab objectives were huge for him

I am now 2-1 but the good news is I am the top scoring player in my grouping.

There is an outside shot at the finals if I win out and end up as #2 due to my score.

Edited July 4, 2021 by TiguriusX

NightHowler · July 4, 2021

Good luck man! Keep the batreps coming. I love reading these.

TiguriusX · July 11, 2021

This week was supposed to be an epic SW v SW fight

My army

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [50 PL, 8CP, 1,020pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics [-1CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 48pts] +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

+ HQ [15 PL, -2CP, 320pts] +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chapter Master [2 PL, 40pts], Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer [20pts], Warlord, Warrior Born

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator

+ Troops [6 PL, 120pts] +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [15 PL, 287pts] +

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 150pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [30pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. 4x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [120pts]: 4x Wulfen Frost claws [20pts]

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [51 PL, -4CP, 995pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [14 PL, -1CP, 275pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 195pts]: Heavy flamer, Trueclaw, Twin lascannon [20pts]

Primaris Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts]: Forge bolter, Frag & Krak grenades, Grav-pistol, Mechadendrite, Omnissian power axe, Rites of War, Servo-arm, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP]

+ Elites [35 PL, 690pts] +

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [5pts], Redemptor Fist

+ Fast Attack [2 PL, 30pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

++ Total: [101 PL, 4CP, 2,015pts] ++

*MFM reduced wulfen from 25ppm to 22ppm. My list is 2000 total

His army

My opponent was famed Space Wolf Jon Kilcullen from Goonhammer

We are the ONLY 2 SW in this tournament and our scores going into round 3 are off by 1

+++ Inceptors (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [118 PL, 5CP, 1,999pts] +++

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [118 PL, 1,999pts, 5CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Born Heroes , Custom Chapter, Space Wolves Successor, Whirlwind of Rage

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ Stratagems +

A Trophy Bestowed [-1CP]

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

Chapter Master [8 PL, 155pts, -1CP]: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Frost Weapon, Hunter, Jump Pack, Lightning Claw (Pair), Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Imperium's Sword, Warlord

Librarian [6 PL, 115pts, -1CP]: 4. Instincts Awoken, 5. Storm Caller, Boltgun, Force stave, Jump Pack, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Armour of Russ

+ Troops +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 140pts]

. 3x Bladeguard Veteran: 3x Frag & Krak grenades, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 3x Master-crafted power sword, 3x Storm Shield

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 140pts]

. 3x Bladeguard Veteran: 3x Frag & Krak grenades, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 3x Master-crafted power sword, 3x Storm Shield

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 140pts]

. 3x Bladeguard Veteran: 3x Frag & Krak grenades, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 3x Master-crafted power sword, 3x Storm Shield

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Wolf Guard [14 PL, 186pts]: Jump Pack

. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield

. Wolf Guard: Storm shield, Thunder hammer

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Storm shield, Thunder hammer

+ Fast Attack +

Inceptor Squad [14 PL, 240pts]: 3x Inceptor, Inceptor Sergeant, Plasma Exterminator x2

+ Heavy Support +

Long Fangs [9 PL, 198pts]: Armorium Cherub

. Long Fang: Multi-melta

. Long Fang Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Boltgun, Storm shield

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Impulsor [7 PL, 125pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Shield Dome

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Pregame

I think the map was favorable to me...only 1 real LOS blocking item

It would be whatever redemptors survived his LF DP shooting and crashing into BGV

However...

Due to a family camping trip and 4th of july festivities I was unable to schedule the match up.

My only free time was Sat/Sun and he was already committed to a real life tournament (his first since COVID I believe)

I apologized and took the forfeit for no availability

would have been epic...sorry everyone

Jorin Helm-splitter · July 11, 2021

No need to apologize, your providing us with a free service with these battle reports. Its much appreciated, and I for one wouldn't want you to view it as an obligation.

TiguriusX · July 16, 2021

Copenhammer Round 5

Opponent forfeit

I think this was the final round

I end at 4-1 and 4/24 overall

Summer Open Round 4

Map-Sweep and Clear

My army

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [50 PL, 8CP, 1,020pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics [-1CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 48pts] +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

+ HQ [15 PL, -2CP, 320pts] +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chapter Master [2 PL, 40pts], Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer [20pts], Warlord, Warrior Born

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator

+ Troops [6 PL, 120pts] +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [15 PL, 287pts] +

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [25pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Lightning Claw [3pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 150pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [30pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. 4x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [120pts]: 4x Wulfen Frost claws [20pts]

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [51 PL, -4CP, 995pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [14 PL, -1CP, 275pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 195pts]: Heavy flamer, Trueclaw, Twin lascannon [20pts]

Primaris Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts]: Forge bolter, Frag & Krak grenades, Grav-pistol, Mechadendrite, Omnissian power axe, Rites of War, Servo-arm, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP]

+ Elites [35 PL, 690pts] +

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [5pts], Redemptor Fist

+ Fast Attack [2 PL, 30pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

++ Total: [101 PL, 4CP, 2,015pts] ++

*MFM reduced wulfen from 25ppm to 22ppm. My list is 2000 total

His army

++ Super-Heavy Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Imperial Knights) [100 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Household Choice: Questor Mechanicus

. House Krast

+ Stratagems +

Exalted Court [-3CP]: Exalted Court: 2 Extra Warlord Traits

+ Lord of War +

Armiger Warglaives [14 PL, 280pts]

. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun

Armiger Warglaives [14 PL, 280pts]

. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun

Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts]: Character (Knight Lance), Heirloom: Armour of the Sainted Ion, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Landstrider

. Hekaton Siege Claw and Twin Rad-Cleanser

Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts]: Character (Exalted Court), Warlord Trait: Ion Bulwark

. Hekaton Siege Claw and Twin Rad-Cleanser

Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts]: Character (Exalted Court), Warlord Trait (Krast): First Knight

. Hekaton Siege Claw and Twin Rad-Cleanser

++ Total: [100 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Pregame & Deployment

Triple Magaera and 4 little friends

Need to play the mission and kill what wonders into my zone of control

My picks

Engage

Bring it down

WWS

-Bjorn

-CM

-Redemptor

His picks

Engage

Assassination

Direct

Reserves

2 redemptors

chapter master

LF-DP

1 cyberwolf

I deploy WG and Wulfen safe behind ruins on the left

Company vets make a bodyguard bubble for all my characters

Infiltrators take a risk and get shoved far forward

I don't like the map...sparse and not much I can use

BATREP

I win roll for first turn

WG advance to claim an objective (highlighted in yellow for the screen shot)

Bjorn puts 2 damage on warglaive

Thats it

His turn

He heals 1 wound back on warglaive

Pushes forward hard with all units

Magaera wipes infiltrators

Turn 2

Time to be aggressive

I bring in LFs and redemptors all with LOS to the closest Magaera

My shooting combo is active

Catechism of fire is placed on LFs after they arrive to wound on 3+

Morkai bolts land giving me reroll wounds of 1 for ALL units firing

He uses rotate ion for a 4++ save

I only push 2 meltas through after he rolls hot for his saves...I get a 6 and a 1 for 11 damage after bonus damage kicks in

Cherub rolls are all 1s and 2s

The rest is chipped away with overcharged plasma (managed 8 plasma shots but he saved most of them) and gatlings but it is not enough

I drop magaera to 4 wounds but fail to kill it...crap

LF charge b/c why not...Magaera overwatch kills 4/5

Morale removes the last one at the end of my turn

I did this so Murderfang + redemptor could charge with 0 fear of overwatch...I knew LF were dead anyways.

After the game he said a knight player usually won't waste overwatch on warglaives. I will take that into account next time

Murderfang fails 7" charge with rerolls

Redemptor fails 9" charge with reroll after spending a CP

WG kill warglaive (had savage strike + assault doctrine buffs in place)

Game probably over at this point...failing to kill a magaera and then absolutely whiffing with melee is going to be hard to come back from

His turn

His shooting and melee are fantastic

WG gone

Wulfen gone

Redemptor up top gone

Murderfang gone

I am down to my final units

Turn 3

I have a slim chance if I can get luck back on my side

I push everything into his middle magaera and fire everything into his 5 wound magaera

Shooting fail and does 0 damage

Melee fail as well

One Redemptor fails 6" rerollable charge

I only drop magaera to 7 wounds with full melee from the redemptor and bjorn

Chapter manager does manage to kill war glaive

With decent luck I could have dropped 2 magaeras and had a chance.

Instead I drop 0 and it is game over now

His turn

Kills everything but Bjorn

Turn 4

I let Bjorn try to finish off a knight...he fails

I concede

Final & Recap

41-97

SW loss

This was a butt kicking and a bad showing

My opponent kept apologizing for the skewed dice. I told him no need.

Sometimes these types of games simply happen. Just take the L and move along.

I failed most of the charges I needed...he rolled very hot for saves and his own shooting. Thems the breaks.

Looking back I have had buzzards luck in this tournament

Round 1 victory turned into loss due to miscommunication about obsec

Round 3 forfeit due to scheduling

Round 4 loss with extremely cold dice

Since I am 1-3 at this point there is really no point playing the final round

With both pending tournaments over I am done experimenting with Bjorn + Redemptors

It was successful overall but I don't like the play style. I found myself conservative and trying to keep the dreads alive. That usually meant hiding or going in reserve.

When you start with 4 CP total it is hard to reserve 2 redemptors and pull off all the tricks you need.

I may experiment with variants later on but I need a change of pace from the list.

Swapping to some aggressive berserker sagas now!!!

Edited July 16, 2021 by TiguriusX

jpwyrm · July 16, 2021

Wow! What a sad end to this Saga. I have never faced Knights but it looks like a very tough matchup for most army, I'm surprised we don't see those so much in tourney.

Let's hope the Wulfen bring more fun to your game. I'm looking forward to the Berserker Saga :thumbsup:

TiguriusX · July 16, 2021

Wow! What a sad end to this Saga. I have never faced Knights but it looks like a very tough matchup for most army, I'm surprised we don't see those so much in tourney.

Let's hope the Wulfen bring more fun to your game. I'm looking forward to the Berserker Saga

half the saga ended poorly

I did finish 4-1 in the other tournament :P

Magaera are tough b/c you NEED to kill them or they just spend a CP to fight at top bracket and get revenge

The hardest part is Magaera have an invulnerable save in melee. All other knights Bjorn and his friends shred with 0 difficulty

A knight with a 4++ bounces just enough damage to survive

TiguriusX · July 17, 2021

Ok fine...the saga continues

I love Bjorn too much to bench him

Season 4 Pod 1

Round 1

SW v SW

Map-Sweep and Clear

My army (Bjorn + Berserkers)

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [106 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-3CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics [-2CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ HQ [22 PL, -2CP, 420pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 180pts]: Heavy flamer, Multi-melta [5pts], Trueclaw

Librarian in Phobos Armour [5 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: 2. Lord of Deceit, 2. Murderous Hurricane, 5. Storm Caller, Bolt pistol, Camo cloak, Force sword, Frag & Krak grenades, Smite, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Armour of Russ

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Benediction of Fury, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], Twin Bolt rifle, Warlord, Wise Orator

+ Troops [16 PL, 350pts] +

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 115pts]: Haywire Mine [10pts]

. 4x Incursor [84pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant [21pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Occulus bolt carbine, Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 115pts]: Haywire Mine [10pts]

. 4x Incursor [84pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant [21pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Occulus bolt carbine, Paired combat blades

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [31 PL, -1CP, 565pts] +

Company Ancient [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], Teeth of Terra

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Wulfen [8 PL, 146pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [27pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [38pts]: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer [16pts]

. 3x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [81pts]: 3x Wulfen Frost claws [15pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 146pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [27pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [38pts]: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer [16pts]

. 3x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [81pts]: 3x Wulfen Frost claws [15pts]

+ Fast Attack [16 PL, 270pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Inceptor Squad [14 PL, 240pts]: Plasma Exterminator x2 [80pts]

. 3x Inceptor [120pts]

. Inceptor Sergeant [40pts]: Master-Crafted Weapon

+ Heavy Support [11 PL, 213pts] +

Long Fangs [11 PL, 213pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [10 PL, 180pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]: Cerberus launcher, Heavy bolter

++ Total: [106 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

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His army

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [104 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Deeds and Sagas [Reference]

Detachment Command Cost

Gametype: Matched

+ Stratagems +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Librarian [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Murderous Hurricane, 4. Instincts Awoken, 5. Storm Caller, 6. Jaws of the World Wolf, Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chief Librarian, Force sword, Jump Pack, Psychic Mastery, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Tome of Malcador

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 1. Litany of Faith (Aura), 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Wulfen Stone, Wise Orator

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf [7 PL, -1CP, 130pts]: Boltgun, Hunter, Rites of War, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer, Warlord

+ Troops +

Blood Claws [6 PL, 90pts]

. 4x Blood Claw: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Blood Claw Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword

Grey Hunters [6 PL, 95pts]: 4x Astartes Chainsword

. Grey Hunter Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword

. 4x Grey Hunter w/Bolt Pistol: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 105pts]

. 4x Incursor: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant

+ Elites +

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 140pts]: Jump Pack

. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Lightning Claw, Storm shield

+ Fast Attack +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Land Speeder Tornadoes [4 PL, 90pts]

. Land Speeder Tornado: Assault cannon, Multi-melta

Thunderwolf Cavalry [14 PL, 245pts]

. Thunderwolf Cavalry: Storm shield, Thunder hammer

. Thunderwolf Cavalry: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield

. Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader: Storm shield, Thunder hammer

+ Heavy Support +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub

. Long Fang: Multi-melta

. Long Fang Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol

Whirlwind [7 PL, 125pts]: Whirlwind castellan launcher

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [104 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Pregame & Deployment

New Bjorn list!!!

I am using the Lord of Deceit redeploy trick and experimenting with a company ancient

I am also testing a smash chaplain and wulfen

As for my opponent...not much pre game...busy IRL and scheduled this quickly

He is a SW and we have played plenty of times...I should know the basics by now

My choices

Oath

Stranglehold

Direct assault

His choices

Engage

Warrior

Assassinate

He wins roll for deployment and decides to drop 1st

Puts incursors on objective 4

I put LF DP and inceptors in reserve

He puts LF in outflank not the DP

I deploy aggressively to take the middle and overload left flank with incursors as close as possible

I am not worried about whirlwind killing company vets b/c I have infiltration units out front as well

Bjorn is on the left

Murderfang is on the right

BATREP

He gets 1st turn

I pull back 2 incursors + RP to safety. Thanks Lord of Deceit!

He moves up aggressively to screen out my DP

Incursors advance with a 2 and push their DS bubble to deny my DP

Redemptor advances with a 5 and goes hard right

Whirlwind puts 1 wound on Wulfen with TH on right

redemptor kills 1 incursor (I used transhuman)

My turn

LF drop to kill his rhino and avoid LOS from redemptors

I want board control...to win the game I need board control and that means he has to be erased from my areas and any OBSEC must go

Murderfang + Wulfen go hard after incursors

Murderfang kills incursors then consolidates behind LOS to hide and wulfen get full 6" movement go and hug DP

Incursors charge the BC but only kill 1/3

Turn 2

He goes hard into middle to kill MF

His LS kills my LS and exposes MF

Both redemptors roll 5 for plasma number of shots and kill MF

LF come into the corner and kill 5/6 of my LF

2 fire on death and kill 2 WG

Whirlwind fires at bottom Wulfen but SS saves all 4 2+

WG charge incursor and kill them

Redemptor and TWC charge wulfen top right

SS saves all 5/5 Redemptor hits...holy crap lucky

TWC kill 3/5 wulfen but in return I kill 2 TWC and DP in return (couldn't move to attack range b/c distance so I killed pod)I fail morale but only lose 1...there is a single wulfen survivor

I'm happy with the trade

In the middle I HI my incursors because his LS is within 6"...use the movement to secure objective and get free movement towards his back lines but I do NOT engage in combat. I want to be free to move next turn.

My turn

Place incursors into assault doctrine and launch them at his RP...they shoot and kill a WG along the way

They kill RP in melee and lose 1 to fight on death

The surviving wulfen falls back to the other side of the wall to avoid redemptor guns

I drop inceptors to try and finish his TWC...only kill 1

Luckily the last TWC HI into my last surviving wulfen and they kill each other

My Chaplain kills BCs and tries to hold onto objective 2

Bjorn and LS kill a few LFs

Turn 3

His LF kill LS

Whirlwind kills 1 Wulfen

His Chaplain kills last LF with shooting...fail to fire on death

Wulfen only lose 2 claws to all redemptor fire....TH/SS still alive

TWC lord kills inceptors and consolidates into the cyber wolf

GH charge my incursors and only do 1 wound

Incursors kill 2 in return

WG charge my chaplain but only do 2 wounds

I kill 1/2 only in return attacks

Chaplain charges wulfen + ancient

I HI with RP and hit him with armor of russ

Redemptor charges wulfen kills them

Wulfen drop redemptor to 6 wounds

Also put 1 wound on chaplain (he made 4/5 4++ saves)

Ancient lands 4 wounds on chaplain but he saves 3/4 and lives

Chaplain easily kills the ancient and he takes center board

I made a HUUUUGE error here

When my ancient got to activate I didn't see the move until after I rolled dice

His redemptor had piled in and was closer to me than chaplain

I could have piled in AROUND the redemptor and left combat with his chaplain...that means rites of war keeps the objective

Stupid move I was pissed about not seeing until too late

I was SOOOO laser focused on getting the ancient to swing first I didn't consider alternate plans until it was too late

My turn

Infiltrators try to delay his TWC Lord as best as possible and stand outside his HI range

Cyberwolf falls back from TWC into middle of the board

Bjorn kills the damaged redemptor with shooting

Company vets advance and make a charge to kill his chaplain

My chaplain kills WG and secures objective 2

Turn 4

His redemptor goes into middle and kills everything there

I need 1 4++ to save my company vets but fail even with CP. I was torn on this b/c I also wanted to save it for transhuman on infiltrators v TWC Lord

LFs put 2 damage rolls onto Bjorn. He rolls 3 and 1...I am very lucky. FNP stops 1 and Bjorn is at 6/8. Could have been much much worse

TWC kills all the infiltrators and steals my home objective

My turn

Bjorn makes long 7" charge to kill redemptor and secure mid field

Chaplain turbo boosts to objective 5 and kills all GHs

He concedes

Final & recap

82-71

SW victory!!!

This is my new "Bjorn" list and it has more fun built in

It is a mix of my berserker and murderfang catapult concepts

I have a sentimental attachment to Bjorn and Murderfang...I couldn't bring myself to ditch them entirely

Edited July 18, 2021 by TiguriusX

Bjorn Firewalker · July 18, 2021

Congratulations on your victory!

TiguriusX · July 30, 2021

Pod 1

Round 2

SW v Necrons

Map-Priority Target

My army (Bjorn + Berserkers)

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [106 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-3CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics [-2CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ HQ [22 PL, -2CP, 420pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 180pts]: Heavy flamer, Multi-melta [5pts], Trueclaw

Librarian in Phobos Armour [5 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: 2. Lord of Deceit, 2. Murderous Hurricane, 5. Storm Caller, Bolt pistol, Camo cloak, Force sword, Frag & Krak grenades, Smite, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Armour of Russ

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Benediction of Fury, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], Twin Bolt rifle, Warlord, Wise Orator

+ Troops [16 PL, 350pts] +

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 115pts]: Haywire Mine [10pts]

. 4x Incursor [84pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant [21pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Occulus bolt carbine, Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 115pts]: Haywire Mine [10pts]

. 4x Incursor [84pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant [21pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Occulus bolt carbine, Paired combat blades

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [31 PL, -1CP, 565pts] +

Company Ancient [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], Teeth of Terra

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Wulfen [8 PL, 146pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [27pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [38pts]: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer [16pts]

. 3x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [81pts]: 3x Wulfen Frost claws [15pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 146pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [27pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [38pts]: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer [16pts]

. 3x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [81pts]: 3x Wulfen Frost claws [15pts]

+ Fast Attack [16 PL, 270pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Inceptor Squad [14 PL, 240pts]: Plasma Exterminator x2 [80pts]

. 3x Inceptor [120pts]

. Inceptor Sergeant [40pts]: Master-Crafted Weapon

+ Heavy Support [11 PL, 213pts] +

Long Fangs [11 PL, 213pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [10 PL, 180pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]: Cerberus launcher, Heavy bolter

++ Total: [106 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

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His army

+++ New Roster (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [105 PL, 8CP, 1,990pts] +++

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [27 PL, 12CP, 520pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Warrior Nobles, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ HQ [9 PL, 165pts] +

Catacomb Command Barge [9 PL, 165pts]: Gauss Cannon [5pts], Relic: Voidreaper, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 6): Honourable Combatant, Warscythe [5pts]

+ Troops [4 PL, 85pts] +

Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: 5x Immortal [85pts], Tesla Carbine

+ Elites [14 PL, 270pts] +

Transcendent C'tan [14 PL, 270pts]: Crackling Tendrils, Fractured Personality: Cosmic Tyrant, Power of the C'tan: Antimatter Meteor, Power of the C'tan: Seismic Assault

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [31 PL, -2CP, 610pts] ++

+ Configuration [-2CP] +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Warrior Nobles, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ HQ [9 PL, 165pts] +

Catacomb Command Barge [9 PL, 165pts]: Gauss Cannon [5pts], Warscythe [5pts]

+ Troops [4 PL, 85pts] +

Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: 5x Immortal [85pts], Tesla Carbine

+ Elites [14 PL, 270pts] +

Transcendent C'tan [14 PL, 270pts]: Crackling Tendrils, Fractured Personality: Cosmic Tyrant, Power of the C'tan: Cosmic Fire, Power of the C'tan: Transdimensional Thunderbolt

+ Fast Attack [4 PL, 90pts] +

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [2 PL, 45pts]

3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm [45pts]: 3x Feeder Mandibles

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [2 PL, 45pts]

3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm [45pts]: 3x Feeder Mandibles

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [47 PL, -2CP, 860pts] ++

+ Configuration [-2CP] +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Warrior Nobles, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ HQ [9 PL, 165pts] +

Catacomb Command Barge [9 PL, 165pts]: Gauss Cannon [5pts], Warscythe [5pts]

+ Troops [4 PL, 85pts] +

Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: 5x Immortal [85pts], Tesla Carbine

+ Elites [14 PL, 270pts] +

Transcendent C'tan [14 PL, 270pts]: Crackling Tendrils, Fractured Personality: Cosmic Tyrant, Power of the C'tan: Sky of Falling Stars, Power of the C'tan: Time's Arrow

+ Heavy Support [20 PL, 340pts] +

Doomsday Ark [10 PL, 170pts]: Doomsday Cannon, 2x Gauss Flayer Array

Pregame & Deployment

Lots of c'tan and mortal wounds...better avoid LOS this game

I also can't kill them in a single turn unless my psyker gets luck and rolls 3 damage for smite

I think I will play to kill everything but the c'tan

If they get close I can try and put wounds on him during his turn

A LF or inceptor firing on death and damaging a ctan will be a big deal this game

My secondaries

Stranglehold

Priority target

Oath

His secondaries

Banners

Priority target

Purge vermin

We are playing ON THE CLOCK (gives me super stress)

I also have HUGE lag spikes

I am struggling to move models

I win the deployment roll and make MASSIVE stupid decision

I move the wrong objective and absolutely blow my battle plan

Why did I do this? No idea...my brain was turned off and it cost me the game

Instead of moving a middle objective close where I could safely score it from behind a wall...I move his into the middle

He does the same to mine

Instead of easily holding 2 and only fighting over the middle I have created a crap map

BATREP

He wins the roll to go first

I pull all my phobos units back into reserve instead of their aggressive placement

Ctan puts 3 MW on wulfen hiding out of LOS

My turn

LF get 0 wounds through

Bjorn hits twice and gets 0 wounds through

Absolute fail in shooting phase

I kill 2/3 scarabs and put 3/4 wounds on the last base

I also charge stupidly with wolf to make him burn a CP forgetting I have oath and the wolf was supposed to earn those points

Playing on a clock is messing me up badly

Turn 2

He kills all LF

nobody fires on death

I fail to kill anything

This game is going downhill real fast

I lost the game with my 1st decision moving the WRONG freaking objective

I think I have done this in the past as well

I needed the automatic guaranteed objective 4 near my wall

Then all I need to do is fight over the middle with focus forces

By being a dumb dumb I didn't have the range or units to contest 2 objectives a turn

Turn 3

He wipes out all my wulfen but they fight on death and kill command barge bottom left

Bjorn landed 3 wounds but he makes all 3 5++ to save his doomsday ark

This is basically game but I play it out

Final & Recap

43-95

SW get obliterated

My mind was not in this game and my dice sucked

That is a bad combination...not much else to say about how this turned out

The clock frazzled me for no reason. I have done plenty of clock training in the past. I think it was the clock + crappy internet connection to the host that really got me. I couldn't move or precisely place anything. Just picking up dice was a chore every time.

But those are all excuses...need to focus and overcome no matter what next time

I recognize my failings and will correct them

Edited July 30, 2021 by TiguriusX

TiguriusX · August 3, 2021

Why do we fall?

So we can learn to pick ourselves back up

Pod 1

Round 3

SW v Astra Militarum

Map-Overrun

My army (Bjorn + berserkers)

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [106 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems [-3CP] +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics [-2CP]

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

+ HQ [22 PL, -2CP, 420pts] +

Bjorn the Fell-handed [10 PL, 180pts]: Heavy flamer, Multi-melta [5pts], Trueclaw

Librarian in Phobos Armour [5 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: 2. Lord of Deceit, 2. Murderous Hurricane, 5. Storm Caller, Bolt pistol, Camo cloak, Force sword, Frag & Krak grenades, Smite, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Armour of Russ

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Benediction of Fury, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], Twin Bolt rifle, Warlord, Wise Orator

+ Troops [16 PL, 350pts] +

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 115pts]: Haywire Mine [10pts]

. 4x Incursor [84pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant [21pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Occulus bolt carbine, Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 115pts]: Haywire Mine [10pts]

. 4x Incursor [84pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades

. Incursor Sergeant [21pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Occulus bolt carbine, Paired combat blades

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]

. 4x Infiltrator [96pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine

. Infiltrator Sergeant [24pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Marksman bolt carbine

+ Elites [31 PL, -1CP, 565pts] +

Company Ancient [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], Teeth of Terra

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts]

. Company Veteran [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

. Company Veteran Sergeant [24pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Storm shield [4pts]

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

Wulfen [8 PL, 146pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [27pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [38pts]: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer [16pts]

. 3x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [81pts]: 3x Wulfen Frost claws [15pts]

Wulfen [8 PL, 146pts]

. Wulfen Pack Leader [27pts]: Wulfen Frost claws [5pts]

. Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [38pts]: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer [16pts]

. 3x Wulfen w/ Wulfen frost claws [81pts]: 3x Wulfen Frost claws [15pts]

+ Fast Attack [16 PL, 270pts] +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

Inceptor Squad [14 PL, 240pts]: Plasma Exterminator x2 [80pts]

. 3x Inceptor [120pts]

. Inceptor Sergeant [40pts]: Master-Crafted Weapon

+ Heavy Support [11 PL, 213pts] +

Long Fangs [11 PL, 213pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Dedicated Transport [10 PL, 180pts] +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]: Cerberus launcher, Heavy bolter

++ Total: [106 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

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His army

++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [104 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Regimental Doctrine: Gunnery Experts, Jury-rigged Repairs

+ Stratagems +

Tank Ace [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Tank Commander [12 PL, 250pts]: Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile, Lascannon, Stat Damage (Leman Russ Commander), Turret-mounted Exterminator Autocannon, Warlord

. 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

Tank Commander [12 PL, 250pts]: Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile, Lascannon, Stat Damage (Leman Russ Commander), Turret-mounted Exterminator Autocannon

. 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

+ Elites +

Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Nightshroud, Telepathica Stave

Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Psychic Barrier, Telepathica Stave

+ Heavy Support +

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [30 PL, 570pts]

. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ)

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ)

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ)

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [30 PL, 570pts]

. Leman Russ Demolisher: Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ), Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

. Leman Russ Demolisher: Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ), Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

. Leman Russ Demolisher: Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ), Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon

. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

Manticore [8 PL, 145pts]: Full Payload, Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (HS), 4x Storm Eagle Rockets

++ Total: [104 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Pregame & Deployment

Tanks...lots and lots of T8 tanks

But I have played him and a version of the list before

Use terrain...play the mission

I pick

Raise the banners

Oath

Bring it down

He picks

Assassination

Engage

To the Last

-Tank group1

-Tank group2

-Tank commander1

I forward deploy incursors to try and reach his manticores if I win the roll

Infiltrators take the middle to score oath every turn

Left flank has wulfen

Right flank has a single wolf hiding in a tiny piece of terrain

Middle has everything else

I make sure to always have 3 character protection layers around Bjorn

2 manticores can expose Bjorn to tank fire if I am not careful

LF and ancient in DP

Plasma inceptors and Murderfang in reserve

BATREP

He wins roll for first turn

I pull incursors back to safety

1 goes on left objective

1 on right objective

I planned for this and left them room. Their new job is to raise banners

He advances his tanks and pops smoke with all of them

Manticore1 gets 11 shots on company vets

I save all but 1 after CP reroll (3+ save thanks to obstacle cover + storm shield)

Manticore2 kills 1 wulfen on the left flank (TH/SS model)

My turn

I decide I may as well bring the DP down and move out aggressively

I burn CP for wisdom of the ancients on Bjorn + Chaplain recitation of focus + keen senses

Bjorn shuffles left and has to stay behind the wall but is able to extend his 6" reroll hit/wound bubble far to the left

Chaplain is also able to turbo boost into position

Incursors and company vets raise 3 banners for me

RP steps forward to the other side of the wall for LOS

Smite tank for 1 damage total

Storm caller works but I perils for 1

LF kill tank commander1 (2 LFs fired here with bonus damage) and demolisher1 (3 LFs fired here at long range)

Cherub shots get 2 damage on a 3rd tank

LS HB gets through too for 2 more

Wulfen fail 9" charge and lose 3/4 to overwatch (he spent CP to hit on 5s and got 4/9 HBs and 1/4 turret hits to wound me)

I pass morale at least and max oath

Turn 2

Manticore1 puts 8 shots into company vet but I make 2/2 3+ saves

Manticore2 puts 7 shots into company vet but I make 2/2 3+ saves thanks to a CP reroll

Fairly good dice there to survive both salvos. Huge game changer

He starts firing at my LF next and kills 3 MM and the packleader

Only 1/3 LF fire on death + packleader fires his bolter too

I get both hits with BS2 rerolling but land 0 wounds (need 4 to wound these big T8 tanks)

I chose to kill the packleader because it removed the unit from LOS for remaining units

I have 2 MM alive for next turn

Tank kills 4/5 incursors right flank

Last one runs to morale

LF pass morale

My turn

Time to bring in the inceptors midfield and Murderfang on the left flank

Wisdom of the ancients on Bjorn again

Chaplain turbo boosts left to help melee forces and auto chants +2 charges

Bjorn shuffles right to get LOS on mid tanks

Bjorn does 4 damage to tank1 (8/12 left)

LF did 2 damage to tank2 (10/12 left)

2 Inceptors do 4 damage to tank2 (6/12 left)

1 Inceptor gets 2 damage on tank1 but dies from plasma explosion on a 1...this is bad b/c I have spread and am now out of coherency 6/12 left

Sgt does 5 damage to tank1 dropping it to 1/12 wounds remaining (have master crafted on 1 gun)

On left flank LS charges in first to tie up the tank and eat overwatch (he declines)

Murderfang makes his 7" charge

Chaplain charges in

Wulfen survivor charges in as well

Murderfang activates and kills tank

Everyone uses free movement to consolidate and hide behind walls

Right flank I send a cyberwolf in first

Wolf dies to overwatch but protects Wulfen in the process

Wulfen make 8" charge safely

Wulfen kill tank and consolidate into nearby middle tank to stop it from shooting next round

The remaining inceptors fail morale on a 6 (I was out of coherency and had to yank the sgt)

1 left alive now

I get 3 for oaths for holding middle + killing vehicles

Turn 3

10 demolisher cannon shots into murderfang...he saves 2/3 on 6+ only eats 3 damage total (PHEW!!!)

Manticore1 puts 7 failed saves on Murderfang and he dies under a massive payload of missiles

Tank commander kills 1/2 LF and the last surviving wulfen nearby

I can't activate on death because all targets are out of LOS or more than 24" away

During combat phase the Chaplain and Wulfen HI

Wulfen put 2 damage on tank

Chaplain puts 0 wounds on tank

He has been joking all game he has no melee units

I joke his tanks just matched the vaunted SW smash chaplain in melee

My turn

Bjorn and my forces in the middle push up to give me attacking options next round

Chaplain falls back then charges back in and kills tank with savage strike and benediction of fury

I had the plasma inceptor survivor advance over and charge from out of LOS to deny overwatch first

I use the pile in and consolidation boost to move the inceptor into his tank commander and hide the chaplain behind the wall

Ancient makes a long charge to assist the wulfen in middle and does 6 damage on tank (got 3 out of 7 wound rolls with 5+...lucky)

Wulfen kill the tank off when they activate. I was just hoping to tie it up...bonus kill baby!

Turn 4

He splits fire with tank commander putting small arms into inceptor and big gun into chaplain

The tank commander fails to kill the inceptor so his big gun shots are wasted

He instead kills chaplain with 2 manticores worth of firing

Wulfen with TH survives shots from the far right tank

Good news is his manticores are OUT OF AMMO now!!!

My turn

Hammer time! The inceptor is still alive so the last surviving wulfen with a TH/SS gets a safe charge into the tank commander

Wulfen gets 5 hits and wounds into tank commander...he saves 4/5 with 6+

Doh...

I also advance bjorn and infiltrators towards his lines

He is low on units now...no way he can shoot Bjorn with guns bc infiltrators will eat up shots

Turn 5

His tank commander shoots wulfen to death and he falls back with all his units to hide from me

Tank commander spends all his CP and finally kills inceptor in melee

My turn

I kill manticore that advanced to objective 6 to hide with Bjorn (6 damage) and keen senses LF (5 damage)

Not much else besides basic scoring to report

Final & Recap

99-68

SW victory!!!

This helps erase the stench of last game

I am now 2-1 and hope to finish this pod with a 3-1 record

I think this is my least favorite list of the ones I am currently testing

I love Bjorn and Murderfang but this list is lacking synergy and feels off to me

4 plasma inceptors is definitely too many points and they don't seem to be carrying their weight

After the game my opponent and I had 30 or so minutes just talking 40K. Different lists to experiment etc.

He has a 200 kroot list he thinks would be hilarious

We also talked blood ravens and different psyker combinations

This was more fun to me than the game.

It is nice to connect over the shared hobby and socialize

Edited August 3, 2021 by TiguriusX

Bjorn Firewalker · August 5, 2021

Congratulations on your victory!

Axilleas · August 5, 2021

Glad to see you bounce back from your off game. Even GOATs have mental lapses sometimes.

Like my old pack leader used to say, "What do you do when you fall off the Thunder Wolf? Pray it doesn't eat you."

I think that's how it goes...

Triszin · August 6, 2021

These are awesome battle reports. :D

NightHowler · August 7, 2021

Congratulations on another victory!

It’s always really nice when you can have fun talking 40k after a game.

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