In this Dice Check 40k battle report, this ancient evil takes on the vicious might of the Dark Angels, but who will come out on top?
These two armies clash in an epic battle for 40k supremacy on the Dice Check YouTube Channel. Can the current version of the Space Marines take on the always dangerous Necrons? It’s hard to say, but we’ll see soon enough who can win this live battle report!
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!
Necrons’ List:
+++ Necrons april (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [109 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] +++
++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [69 PL, -4CP, 1,295pts] ++
+ Configuration [-3CP] +
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
. Categories: Configuration
Dynasty Choice: Dynasty: Szarekhan
. Categories: Configuration
+ HQ [10 PL, -1CP, 160pts] +
Chronomancer [5 PL, 80pts]: Aeonstave, Relic: Veil of Darkness
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Infantry, Fly, Character, Cryptek, Chronomancer, HQ
Technomancer [5 PL, -1CP, 80pts]: Canoptek Cloak [5pts], Rarefied Nobility [-1CP], Warlord Trait (Szarekhan): The Triarch’s Will
. Categories: Character, Cryptek, Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Infantry, Technomancer, HQ, Fly
+ Elites [49 PL, 950pts] +
C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer [19 PL, 370pts]: Power of the C’tan: Time’s Arrow
. Categories: C’tan Shard, Faction: Necrons, Character, Fly, Monster, C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer, Elites
Lychguard [14 PL, 280pts]: 10x Lychguard [280pts]
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Infantry, Lychguard, Core, Elites
. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield
Skorpekh Destroyers [8 PL, 150pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade) [30pts]
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Faction: Destroyer Cult, Infantry, Skorpekh Destroyers, Core, Elites
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher) [120pts]: 4x Hyperphase Threshers
Skorpekh Destroyers [8 PL, 150pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade) [30pts]
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Faction: Destroyer Cult, Infantry, Skorpekh Destroyers, Core, Elites
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher) [120pts]: 4x Hyperphase Threshers
+ Fast Attack [4 PL, 75pts] +
Canoptek Scarab Swarms [4 PL, 75pts]
. Categories: Canoptek Scarab Swarms, Faction: Canoptek, Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Fly, Swarm, Fast Attack
. 5x Canoptek Scarab Swarm [75pts]: 5x Feeder Mandibles
+ Heavy Support [6 PL, 110pts] +
Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [3 PL, 55pts]
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Fly, Lokhust Heavy Destroyers, Infantry, Faction: Destroyer Cult, Core, Heavy Support
. Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor) [3 PL, 55pts]
. . Categories: Lokhust Heavy Destroyers
Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [3 PL, 55pts]
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Fly, Lokhust Heavy Destroyers, Infantry, Faction: Destroyer Cult, Core, Heavy Support
. Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor) [3 PL, 55pts]
. . Categories: Lokhust Heavy Destroyers
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [40 PL, 10CP, 705pts] ++
+ Configuration [12CP] +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]
. Categories: Configuration
Detachment Command Cost
. Categories: Configuration
Dynasty Choice: Dynasty: Szarekhan
. Categories: Configuration
+ HQ [6 PL, -2CP, 95pts] +
Overlord [6 PL, -2CP, 95pts]: Hand of the Phaeron [-2CP], Voidblade, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 4): Thrall of the Silent King
. Categories: Character, Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Infantry, Overlord, Noble, HQ, Warlord, Phaeron
+ Troops [4 PL, 85pts] +
Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal [85pts]
. Categories: Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Immortals, Infantry, Core, Troops
+ Elites [18 PL, 350pts] +
C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon [18 PL, 350pts]: Power of the C’tan: Antimatter Meteor
. Categories: C’tan Shard, Faction: Necrons, Character, Fly, Monster, C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon, Elites
+ Fast Attack [12 PL, 175pts] +
Canoptek Wraiths [12 PL, 175pts]
. Categories: Beast, Canoptek Wraiths, Faction: , Faction: Necrons, Faction: Canoptek, Core, Fast Attack
. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws) [175pts]: 5x Vicious Claws
Dark Angels’ List:
++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [58 PL, -5CP, 1,210pts] ++
+ Configuration +
**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics
+ HQ +
Belial [7 PL, 140pts]: 4-6. Inexorable, Warlord
. Sword of Silence & Storm Bolter
Chaplain in Terminator Armour [7 PL, 125pts]: 1. Litany of Faith (Aura), 3. Exhortation of Rage, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Combi-flamer, Litany of Hate
+ Elites +
Deathwing Apothecary [6 PL, -1CP, 135pts]: Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary, Foe-Smiter, Selfless Healer, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter
Deathwing Champion [5 PL, 95pts]: Chapter Command: Chapter Champion, Shroud of Heroes
Deathwing Command Squad [4 PL, 75pts]
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Storm Bolter & Power Sword
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
Deathwing Knights [11 PL, 235pts]: Knight Master
. 4x Deathwing Knight: 4x Mace of Absolution, 4x Storm shield
Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 210pts]
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Storm Bolter & Power Sword
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Storm Bolter, Chainfist: Chainfist, Cyclone missile launcher
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 195pts]
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Storm Bolter & Power Sword
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Assault cannon, Power Fist: Assault cannon, Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [41 PL, 9CP, 790pts] ++
+ Configuration +
**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
+ HQ +
Sammael [8 PL, 150pts]
+ Elites +
Ravenwing Black Knights [12 PL, 210pts]: Ravenwing Black Knight, Ravenwing Black Knight, Ravenwing Black Knight, Ravenwing Black Knight (Grenade Launcher), Ravenwing Black Knight (Grenade Launcher), Ravenwing Huntmaster
+ Fast Attack +
Attack Bike Squad [2 PL, 50pts]
. Attack Bike: Heavy bolter
Bike Squad [5 PL, 100pts]
. Biker Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword
. Space Marine Biker w/Bolt Pistol
. Space Marine Biker w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Bike Squad [5 PL, 105pts]
. Biker Sergeant: Power maul
. Space Marine Biker w/Bolt Pistol
. Space Marine Biker w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun
+ Flyer +
Nephilim Jetfighter [9 PL, 175pts]: Twin lascannon
++ Total: [99 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++
Dark Angels Vs. Necrons: Dice Check 40k Battle Report
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!
Or, use the timestamps below to jump to where you want in the report!
- Intro: 0:00
- Army List: 7:07
- Round 1: 15:49
- Round 2: 39:00
- Round 3: 57:26
- Round 4: 1:11:01
- Round 5: 1:26:11
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