Get the full rundown on the new 40k Blood Angels Rage-Cursed Onslaught Grotmas detachment rules, melee buffs, and brutal combos!
Ready to field a Blood Angels force that finally fights like it has been chugging Red Thirst smoothies for breakfast? The Rage Cursed Onslaught detachment brings raw aggression, wild ramping attacks, and enough extra swings to make your opponent think twice about touching an objective.
From vicious stratagems to enhancements that crank your heroes into full blender mode, this Grotmas detachment does not just help you win. It makes your opponent sweat every time a red helmet leans forward like it smells blood in the air.
Here’s why this twisted tribute to the Red Thirst might be the most Blood Angels detachment we’ve seen in 10th Edition.
A Tactical Guide to the Rage Cursed Onslaught Detachment
The new 40k Rage Cursed Onslaught hits the table like a squad that skipped meditation class and went straight to rage management. Everything in this detachment wants to move fast, hit harder, and stay mad the entire game.
Mix in attack buffs, charge incentives, Battle shock trickery, and some spicy Death Company nonsense, and you get a detachment that thrives on relentless pressure and gleeful violence.
And since the rules dropped in December’s Grotmas Calendar, you can download the full package right now from GW.
Maddened Ferocity: Rage Cursed Onslaught Detachment Rule
This rule is simple, strong, and mildly alarming. Every Adeptus Astartes model gets to re-roll Wound rolls of 1 in melee, which is already a great start.
If your unit charges, it gets +1 Attack. If your unit decides to fully lean into the madness and becomes Battle shocked, that bonus becomes +2 Attacks instead. Yes, the detachment gives you a reason to stop caring about morale and start caring about body counts.
You are basically rewarded for doing what Blood Angels want to do anyway, which is run across the board and punch things until they stop being a problem.
Rage Cursed Onslaught Detachment Enhancements
Every crimson lunatic needs a leader who can keep team murder productive, and these enhancements bring exactly that. You get tools for scouting movement, Fights First tricks, Strength buffs for Death Company, and a relic that turns your hero into a can opener for anything big on the table.
Carmine Reliquary gives your Chaplain Scouts and Battle shock control. Master of the Red Thirst hands out a once-per-game Fights First spike.
Sanguinary Tear turns nearby Death Company into Strength boosted monsters. Angel’s Fang gives Sustained Hits 2 against Characters, Monsters, and Vehicles, which is just mean.
Rage Cursed Onslaught Detachment Stratagems
The stratagem spread here is pure violence; everyone fuels speed, pressure, and raw burst damage.
A Grim Warning Stratagem
This one keeps your objectives locked down through pure spite. When a Blood Angels unit dies near an objective, you can keep that marker under your control until your opponent actually outnumbers you on it.
Armour of Contempt Stratagem
A classic durability spike. When your unit gets targeted, all incoming attacks suffer an extra point of AP reduction for the rest of the phase. It makes melee weapons bounce harder than your opponent expects.
Insensate Rampage Stratagem
Death Company gets to flip the panic switch and shrug off more damage. When selected as a target, they gain Feel No Pain 5 plus for the rest of the phase.
Limb From Limb Stratagem
If you charge, you get to pick a melee weapon type in your unit and give it either +1 Strength or +1 AP. If you are feeling extra spicy, you can choose to go Battle shocked instead and get +1 Strength and +1 AP at the same time.
Deathless Duty Stratagem
Death Company becomes immortal for a moment. Each time a model in the unit dies, it still fights before being removed. They swing until every last drop of fury is spent, which is great for trades and clearing enemy melee bricks.
Red Wrath Stratagem
Pop this right after Advancing, and your unit can shoot or still declare a charge. If you choose to get Battle Shocked, you gain +1 Attack when charging. It turns a simple Advance into a full-on launch sequence.
Rage-Cursed Onslaught 40k Detachment Tactical Notes
Death Company is absolutely wild in this detachment. They stack Strength, stack attacks, fight on death, and shrug off wounds. Big threats like Sanguinary Guard, Vanguard Vets, and Bladeguard turn into repeat offenders with these rules.
The Battle shock bonuses matter a lot more than they look. You can intentionally become Battle shocked for huge ramping value, and several rules still function while shocked.
If you like aggressive melee, this detachment does not just support that plan; it shoves you down the field with both hands.
Final Thoughts on the New 40k Blood Angels Rage-Cursed Onslaught Detachment
The Rage Cursed Onslaught detachment is everything Blood Angels players love. It hands out attack boosts, melee reliability, and tricks that make your units feel like they are two seconds from losing control.
Stack the rerolls, stack the attacks, juice your Death Company, and enjoy an army that finally plays like the Red Thirst hype we have been reading about for decades.
Just don’t forget to grab these new 40k rules for free here!
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