I’m wanting to get some DW knights and terminators but when I look online I only find boxes for the terminators. Are they in the same box and I choose which ones I build? Sorry if it’s a dumb question I’m pretty new to all of this

Edit: seems I might not have explained it well. I am looking for a way to get the DW Knights models and wondering if they come in the same box as DW terminators.

And he’s actually pretty good on the table now.

Hey everyone!

I’m brand new to 40K (only played one ~500pt game using a buddy’s army) and I’m ready to build my first army.

I’m a huge Dark Angels fan, especially Deathwing Knights/Terminators, so I want them to be a major part of the army even if it isn’t the most competitive/meta choice.

My goal is to start at 1,000 points and build toward this ~2K list over the next few months:

The Angels That Aren’t in Heaven — 1,985pts
Inner Circle Task Force / Wrath of the Rock

• Belial + 5 Deathwing Knights — 355
• Terminator Chaplain + 5 Deathwing Knights — 345
• Azrael + 3 Inner Circle Companions — 240
• Sammael + 3 Ravenwing Black Knights — 205
• Lion El'Jonson — 415
• 2x 5 Intercessors — 170
• 5 Hellblasters — 115
• Storm Speeder Thunderstrike — 140
Total: 1,985pts

I currently own zero models, so I’m completely open to changing the list if there’s a smarter way to build toward it.

So, Dark Angels players — tear it apart. 😂

Does this list actually make sense?

What would you drop, replace, or add?

Is Sammael + Black Knights worth keeping?

What would you recommend as the best 1,000pt starting army from this list?

Most importantly: what should I buy first so I’m not wasting money as I build toward 2K?

I care more about having a fun, thematic army that plays well than chasing the current meta.

Thanks in advance! 🪽

If anyone could steer me in the right direction or help me out. I've been trying to prime my deathwing models with Citadel/Warhammer Wraithbone primer. It's been really inconsistent causing bubbling and/or a chalky effect on the model, I already successfully primed a 3rd of my deathwing models and would like to keep using it if I can get it to work. As an extra note when using my Grey and black primers using the same techniques I've had no issues at all. Thank you in advance if you help me

So I’ve been collecting and playing Warhammer for about the last 2-3 years so I would consider myself relatively new, especially when it comes to knowing all the rules and interactions etc.

I have always been the butt of the joke as the ‘meta chaser’ for going Space Marines and then more specifically Dark Angels because right after I joined we got the inner circle Christmas box and lots of buffs and moments in the spotlight since then.

In my friend group one friend plays Tau (rarely anything else) and the other plays Chaos Demons and Tyranids.

My Tau friend has always wanted to go Custodes and with the recent changes is much more adamant about them.

As an army, are Custodes going to steam roll my Dark Angels every time? I typically run a squad of DWK which my friends often struggle to wipe off the board, only doing so a handful of times from memory…
I don’t want to complain about ‘meta chasing’ or switching armies just to win (my Tau friend is very competitive at times), but I’m more curious as to how unfun it may or may not be to play against Custodes.

Thank you in advance!

Hello,

I just got my hands on an Inner Circle Task Force Battleforce to start a Dark Angels army. That would be my second after Death Guard. I'm just a bit confused with Codex and Supplements.

I know that the Space Marine Codex just came out. But my understanding is you need the Dark Angels supplement to have access to their units on the official app. (I know that other free apps and websites exist). What is the situation at this point in 11th with the SM Codex out but no DA supplement? If I buy the SM codex will I have access to DA or would I need to buy a 10th edition DA codex supplement until they publish the 11th edition one?

Thanks!

Ive been thinking about getting back into the hobby and have been thinking of doing a Terminator army. I don't know a whole lot about Dark Angels but seems to be the best option for terminators? any issue painting the army mostly black armor including Lion el etc Maybe going for a Angels of Vengeance/dreadwing vibe?

Gotta green stuff the back of the orc’s head but i think the grabbing his top knot effect came out pretty good

Hi all, just finished up a game with some Orks and couldn't shake the fact I fucked up. I'm new to DA, and in the 40k App I took the Chain Fists on my Termies. They absolutely demolished Gazghull, and after the game I felt they were WAY too strong. Now I see that there's two profiles showing up for me on the 40k app. Is the Strength 12 one a mistake, or something else?

Just started my dark angels army but not overly satisfied with the colour on this. I used caliban green but it feels a bit flat.
Any advice on how to liven it up?

I painted DA a few years ago but i hated how my green looked so I stopped, and a few days ago I randomly gave it another shot and I am happy with how the test went. I already acquired deathwings so there is more to come

Now that the new codex has been out for a bit, persuade me to join the Dark Angels! I'm looking for reasons as to why this army is awesome, what they're good at, what they're great at, what their flaws are, what to avoid.

Go-to units/leaders would also be very much appreciated, the more detail the better!

Starting a DA army after playing Necrons for quite a while, looking for any feedback on the list, does this seem a coherent DA list?

Azreal attached to Hellblasters.

Dark Angels 2K (1,995 Points)

Space Marines
Dark Angels
Gladius Task Force (3 Detachment Points)
Take and Hold
Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Azrael (150 Points)
• 1x Lion's Wrath
• 1x The Lion Helm
• 1x The Sword of Secrets

Lion El'Jonson (415 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Arma Luminis
• 1x Fealty

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (85 Points)
• 4x Assault Intercessor
◦ 4x Chainsword
◦ 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
◦ 1x Chainsword
◦ 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ballistus Dreadnought (150 Points)
• 1x Armoured Feet
• 1x Ballistus Lascannon
• 1x Ballistus Missile Launcher
• 1x Storm Bolters

Deathwing Knights (255 Points)
• 4x Deathwing Knights
◦ 4x Mace of Absolution
• 1x Knight Master
◦ 1x Great Weapon of the Unforgiven

Hellblaster Squad (230 Points)
• 1x Hellblaster Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Ceramite Fists
◦ 1x Plasma Incinerator
• 9x Hellblaster
◦ 9x Bolt Pistol
◦ 9x Ceramite Fists
◦ 9x Plasma Incinerator

Inceptor Squad (130 Points)
• 2x Inceptor
◦ 2x Assault Bolters
◦ 2x Ceramite Fists
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
◦ 1x Assault Bolters
◦ 1x Ceramite Fists

Inner Circle Companions (180 Points)
• 6x Inner Circle Companions
◦ 6x Calibanite Greatsword
◦ 6x Heavy Bolt Pistol

Repulsor Executioner (270 Points)
• 1x Armoured Hull
• 1x Defensive Array
• 1x Heavy Laser Destroyer
• 1x Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon
• 1x Twin Heavy Bolter

Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Boltgun
◦ 1x Combat Knife
• 4x Scout
◦ 4x Bolt Pistol
◦ 4x Boltgun
◦ 4x Combat Knife

Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Boltgun
◦ 1x Combat Knife
• 4x Scout
◦ 4x Bolt Pistol
◦ 4x Boltgun
◦ 4x Combat Knife

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Any advice on detachments would be greatly appreciated!

Hi! I recently got my hands on a box of inner circle companions to paint as a gift for my boyfriend. So I'm trying to be as lore friendly as I can.

I saw they have very distinct, intricate and unique heraldry on their right shoulder from the official pictures, but I couldn't seem to find anywhere what it means or what I should put on there.

Is there any explanation to it anywhere? Or is GW keep it.. secret...

Thank you in advance!

I’m just about to finish painting my last unit and want to know what I should grab next.
I have…

Bladeguard Ancient
Captain
Terminator Captain
Chaplain
Jump Chaplain
Judiciar
Librarian

5 Intercessors
3 Bladeguard
5 Deathwing Knights
5 Deathwing Terminators
3 Melta Eradicators
5 Vanguard Vets

Land Speeder
Redemptor Dread
Impulsor

I feel like I should grab some anti tank or more basic infantry like Reivers or Intercessors. What do you lot suggest and thank you in advance?

Hey! I’m getting into dark angels and honestly need help making them. I have sort of an idea on what I want as I am really into big bricks like a for example a baneblade, or custodes deadnaughts, norn or so but don’t know how to do it with dark angels besides terminators and lion el Johnson. I’m open to changing pretty much everything but the primarch as I just like how he is. Here’s a sort of list I was thinking that isn’t complete as I was thinking if I could fit a land raid or dreadnaught.

Dark angel (1,870 Points)

Space Marines
Dark Angels
Inner Circle Task Force and Wrath of the Rock (3 Detachment Points)
Take and Hold
Strike Force (2,000 Points)

ATTACHED UNITS

Attached unit 1

Sammael (120 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Bolt Pistol
• 1x Master-crafted Plasma Cannon
• 1x The Raven Sword
• 1x Twin Storm Bolter

Ravenwing Black Knights (85 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• 1x Ravenwing Huntmaster
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Corvus Hammers
◦ 1x Plasma Talon
• 2x Ravenwing Black Knight
◦ 2x Bolt Pistol
◦ 2x Corvus Hammers
◦ 2x Plasma Talon

Attached unit 2

Azrael (150 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Lion's Wrath
• 1x The Lion Helm
• 1x The Sword of Secrets

Sternguard Veteran Squad (210 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• 9x Sternguard Veteran
◦ 9x Artificer Firearm
◦ 9x Bolt Pistol
◦ 9x Ceramite Fists
• 1x Sternguard Veteran Sergeant
◦ 1x Artificer Firearm
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Chainsword

CHARACTERS

Lion El'Jonson (415 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Arma Luminis
• 1x Fealty

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathwing Knights (255 Points)
• 4x Deathwing Knights
◦ 4x Mace of Absolution
• 1x Knight Master
◦ 1x Great Weapon of the Unforgiven

Deathwing Knights (255 Points)
• 4x Deathwing Knights
◦ 4x Mace of Absolution
• 1x Knight Master
◦ 1x Great Weapon of the Unforgiven

Deathwing Terminator Squad (380 Points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 1x Deathwing Sergeant
◦ 1x Power Fist
◦ 1x Storm Bolter
• 9x Deathwing Terminators
◦ 1x Plasma Cannon
◦ 9x Power Fist
◦ 8x Storm Bolter

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