In this Black Templars 40k Battle Report they take on the Imperial Guard to see which Imperial faction is best- check it out!
Bricky joins Raf in an epic battle for 40k supremacy on the Dice Check YouTube Channel. Bricky is bringing the backbone of the Imperium in the form of an awesome Imperial Gard army. Whereas Raf is playing the new hotness, the great Black Templars. We’ll have to see if the crusaders are strong enough to break the Guard. Either way, we’ll see soon enough who takes the day!
The Dice Check studio is quite the cool place for a game, so we’re excited to see who comes out on top. Let’s first look at the lists, then dive into the battle!
Raf’s Black Templars:
++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Black Templars) [96 PL, 9CP, 1,998pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Chapter Selection: Black Templars
Detachment Command Cost
Gametype: Matched
+ Stratagems +
Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics
+ No Force Org Slot +
Cenobyte Servitors [1 PL, 18pts]
. 3x Cenobyte Servitor: 3x Close Combat Weapon
+ HQ +
Chaplain Grimaldus [5 PL, 95pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Artificer Crozius, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Plasma pistol
Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 1. Litany of Divine Protection, 4. Fires of Devotion, Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Crusader’s Helm, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator
Primaris Chapter Master [7 PL, 145pts]: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Frag & Krak grenades, Frontline Commander, The Aurillian Shroud, Warlord
. Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Master-crafted power sword, Relic Shield
+ Troops +
Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts]
. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol
Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts]
. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol
Crusader Squad [5 PL, 75pts]
. 4x Initiate w/ Chainsword: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sword Brother: Astartes Chainsword, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades
+ Elites +
Primaris Apothecary [5 PL, 115pts]: Absolver Bolt pistol, Acquittal, Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary, Frag & Krak grenades, Reductor Pistol
Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Icarus Rocket Pod, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist
Vanguard Veteran Squad [7 PL, 150pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
Vanguard Veteran Squad [7 PL, 150pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
Vanguard Veteran Squad [7 PL, 150pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
Vanguard Veteran Squad [7 PL, 150pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw, Storm shield
+ Fast Attack +
Outrider Squad [6 PL, 150pts]
. 2x Outrider: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Twin Bolt rifle
. Outrider Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Twin Bolt rifle
Outrider Squad [6 PL, 150pts]
. 2x Outrider: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Twin Bolt rifle
. Outrider Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Twin Bolt rifle
+ Heavy Support +
Eradicator Squad [7 PL, 135pts]: Melta rifle
. 2x Eradicator: 2x Bolt pistol
. Eradicator Sgt: Bolt pistol
++ Total: [96 PL, 9CP, 1,998pts] ++
Bricky’s Imperial Guard:
++ Brigade Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [117 PL, 11CP, 2,000pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost
Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Catachan
+ Stratagems +
Tank Ace [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Colonel ‘Iron Hand’ Straken [4 PL, 80pts]: Bionic Arm with Devil’s Claw, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol, Shotgun
Company Commander [2 PL, 35pts]: Frag grenades, Laspistol, Warlord, WT: Old Grudges
Company Commander [2 PL, 35pts]: Frag grenades, Laspistol, Relic: The Laurels of Command
+ Troops +
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol
+ Elites +
Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Telepathica Stave
Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Telepathica Stave
Bullgryns [10 PL, 140pts]
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Frag Bombs, Slabshield
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Frag Bombs, Slabshield
. Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul, Frag Bombs
. Bullgryn Bone ‘ead: Bullgryn Maul, Frag Bombs, Slabshield
Ministorum Priest [2 PL, 40pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Laspistol
Nork Deddog [3 PL, 60pts]: Frag Bombs, Huge knife, Ripper Gun, Thunderous headbutt
Sergeant Harker [3 PL, 55pts]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Payback
Veterans [5 PL, 85pts]: Frag Grenades
. Veteran Sergeant: Laspistol
. Veteran w/ Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer
. 6x Veteran w/ Shotgun: 6x Shotgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Flamer
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Flamer
Veterans [5 PL, 85pts]: Frag Grenades
. Veteran Sergeant: Laspistol
. Veteran w/ Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer
. 6x Veteran w/ Shotgun: 6x Shotgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Flamer
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Flamer
+ Fast Attack +
Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 45pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Heavy Flamer
Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 45pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Heavy Flamer
Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 45pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Heavy Flamer
+ Heavy Support +
Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar
Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 50pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lasgun, Mortar
Leman Russ Battle Tanks [20 PL, 325pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Stubber, Stat Damage (Leman Russ)
. Leman Russ Demolisher: Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (Leman Russ), Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
Manticore [8 PL, 145pts]: Full Payload, Heavy Bolter, Stat Damage (HS), 4x Storm Eagle Rockets
+ Dedicated Transport +
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Heavy Flamer, Heavy Flamer, 2x Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera)
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Heavy Flamer, Heavy Flamer, 2x Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera)
++ Total: [117 PL, 11CP, 2,000pts] ++
Black Templars 40k Battle Report: Dice Check
After seeing the lists, who do you think will win? Well, no need to wonder too long at it, just watch the video and find out! The game is action-packed and full of great details for anyone looking to play the armies involved!
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