Dark Angels and the Lion's Blade Task Force

Overview

• Warhammer 40k: Grotmas Advent Calendar introduces new detachments daily.
• Dark Angels Detachment: Focus on the Lion's Blade Task Force.
  • Combines Deathwing and Ravenwing to hunt the Fallen.
  • Ravenwing for tracking and heavy firepower.
  • Deathwing for finishing attacks, breaking defenses.

Current Status

• Dark Angels have a 46% win rate with the Gladius Task Force.
• Current lists often include characters like Azrael, Inner Circle Companions, Deathwing Knights, and Lionel Johnson.
• Codex detachments are less played compared to Gladius.

Lion's Blade Task Force Details

• Aims to integrate Deathwing and Ravenwing effectively.
• Core Rule: Lion's Claws
  • Units in engagement with Ravenwing take desperate escape tests when falling back.
  • Ravenwing units can summon Deathwing for easier charges (+2 to charge rolls).

Key Units and Keywords

• Ravenwing: Includes Black Knights, Ravenwing Command Squad, Outriders, ATVs, Bike Chaplain, and flyers.
• Deathwing: Includes Terminators, Blade Guard, Stern Guard, Vanguard Veterans, heavy firepower units like Land Raiders, Repulsors, and Dreadnaughts.
• Characters like Samael and Lion have specific keyword assignments.

Stratagems

• Armor of Contempt: Worsen AP by 1 in the attack phase.
• Overpowering Exaction: Force enemy Battleshock tests.
• Strength in Unity: -1 to hit if Ravenwing, -1 to wound if Deathwing in engagement.
• Knights of Iron: Ravenwing moves through terrain.
• Illuminating Fire: Ravenwing gives Deathwing +1 to wound.
• Inescapable Wrath: Deathwing charge within 6 inches at end of enemy charge phase.

Enhancements

• Calibur Knight Armaments: +1 damage to melee weapons.
• Lord of the Hunt: Fall back, shoot, and charge with Ravenwing.
• Stalwart Champion: +1 OC if not Battleshocked.
• Fulgus Magna: Deathwing model retreats to Strategic Reserve.

Conclusion

• Interesting synergy between Deathwing and Ravenwing.
• Potentially strong detachment with strategic setup.
• Contends with Gladius Task Force for utility.
• Emphasis on strategic unit positioning and activation.

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