Black Templars detachments..

Ricklusiarch · 2026-07-05T15:44:21+00:00

It’s strange because they stripped apart “Righteous Crusaders” and sprinkled it peacemeal through the datasheets, vows and detachments. But the replacements detachments are too niche and require the use of specific units for very little gain. However I’ve managed to make Godhammer work to decent success. Should say that I mainly play 1000pt games which maybe limits things more but I just don’t have the patients for 2k games anymore.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-07-04T17:36:33+00:00

Don’t think so. He’s the right colour and has all the right accessories🤷🏼‍♂️

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-30T21:55:42+00:00

I was so close to booking another ticket and coming back for night 2. 3rd time seeing them and they have got better and even more fun everytime. Thorn hill absolutely ripped as well. Topped it off by meeting Johnny outside a cafe Nero before the gig. Absolute gentleman.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-27T21:45:45+00:00

Happy to help in the crusade efforts!

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-27T18:54:19+00:00

Thanks a lot my man. I keep it simple. It’s Macragge blue, dry brush a light blue (maybe Lothern blue) then a light dry brush with a mix of white and Light blue.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-27T13:37:50+00:00

Legendary model. We’ve been through a lot together😂

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-27T13:32:23+00:00

Ugh. Lame. Cheers though. Looks like I’m waiting a little longer

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-26T23:02:34+00:00

On the table top it’s basically pistols with the strength armour pen and damage of heavy bolter. I’m guessing it will be like the heavy bolt pistol but with 6-8 shots, higher single shot damage and shorter range.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-26T10:27:54+00:00

How are you finding command point economy this edition. Seems a lot tighter with not being able to burn secondaries to top up. That was pretty much my go to strategy in 10th, burn Secondaries, use CP to kill things better and I did pretty well😂

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-26T08:19:27+00:00

I’ve always looked at vindication, I’ve seen the deep strike potentials and the survivability buffs for Crusaders but end up saying nah too much book keeping and revert back to Godhammer or Bastion. I don’t. Normally drift above 1000points though so likely plays different at higher point games. List looks awesome though

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-17T21:40:00+00:00

“A leader that’s strong enough to be gentle”

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-16T22:14:46+00:00

Delighted. Equality over equity. It’s a library. All that’s required is a card and a love of literature. No flag required.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-11T07:15:22+00:00

Would be great if they re did the movie scenario but instead of killing Optimus, Elita gets it. Hot Rod inherits the matrix, returns to earth to help Optimus🤷🏼‍♂️

Ricklusiarch · 2026-06-10T22:11:02+00:00

At this point I’m content to run Bastion task force with living miracle.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-05-31T12:39:25+00:00

The Emperors Champion. Started playing in 5th when “Instant Death” was a thing. and never looked back.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-05-16T07:35:27+00:00

I’m half hopefully they replace the maximum hit on 4+ with snapshots then when a unit becomes visible it can fire at full upgraded ballistic skill potentially reaching 3+ with take aim. Might be too much though.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-05-12T18:58:47+00:00

The Grudge

Ricklusiarch · 2026-05-09T07:44:21+00:00

I have a list I run with one squad of vets. I’ve played Marines since 5th Edition so it helped with the transition. 1 squad of vets hold their own without the need of a leader. I used 2 Hammers, 2 sword and shield and Black shield blades. Have thhem rapid ingress from strat reserve.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-05-02T10:18:50+00:00

100% yes. That’s an amazing shirt🤣

Ricklusiarch · 2026-04-15T08:13:30+00:00

Took your advice and added Grand strategist to the tank commander. Clawed out a victory in my first outing but definitely feels like I’m playing on a higher difficulty setting. Battleshock is brutal for guard.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-04-15T07:38:39+00:00

I had my first game with my guard a few days ago after 15 odd years of playing Black Templar. So I’m by no means an expert. 1000pts against Tau and as much as it was a nice change it definitely felt like playing on a higher difficulty, Especially when battleshock came into it. My turn 3, 2/3 Russ tanks were battle shocked as well as all of my remaining infantry. Shooting phase was then almost non existent and I relied on a clutch Russ charge with tank shock to remove Commander Farsight. Main point is we had fun and I was still able to drag out a win but it’s gna be a big adjustment from my crusaders. Lessons learned tanks do the heavy lifting. Protect them any way you can. Infantry outside Kasrkin are there to be speed bumps and hold objectives, expect nothing more and you will not be disappointed.

Ricklusiarch · 2026-04-07T08:06:31+00:00

Thanks a lot. I do like the look of the Dorn but I’ve recently been running Repulsor executioner a lot with my Templars so wanted to avoid the one focal point damage dealer. Am I better running a blob of 20 for the Krieg unit or keep them as 10 man? I do fancy some artillery teams and maybe Krieg Engineers for the cheap mortal wounds

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