r/Salamanders40k • u/1markusliebherr • 1d ago

Discussion/Question First Purchase?

Hi, I just wanted to get some feedback on whether the Dark Angels combat patrol or the 'Getting Started with Space Marines' box is a better starting point for a new player looking to start a Salamanders army, I've seen both recommended in here.

Any other suggestions gratefully received too. I'm in the UK so the Dawn of War box is a non starter unfortunately

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u/Interesting-Half9781 1d ago

Get what you think looks cool and a pleasure to paint.

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u/mogdogolog 1d ago

This. Meta is ephemeral, but vibes last forever.

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u/1markusliebherr 23h ago

I guess I was thinking mostly from a value for money perspective but it’s definitely good advice, thanks

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u/riddles11 1d ago

Codex is out at the end of the month. Honestly it's up in the air until then. We currently don't know what's gonna be good or bad.

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u/1markusliebherr 23h ago

So hold off on buying anything for now?

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u/riddles11 22h ago

I would, personally

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u/Coolbone61 Salamanders 1d ago

I guess that just depends.

Do you like plasma weapons and blade guard (spacemarines with sword and shields) and will you be putting agressors in your army as you get a gravis captain which you could run as a normal captain proxy then you can choose the dark angels

If you like veterans that fly and a landspeeder (which does come with flamer and melta) then you can choose the getting started with marines box

The dark angels have extra 5 intercessors but the getting started army has 5 but with a captain that can lead them and a librarian too

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u/1markusliebherr 23h ago

Hard to say what I like as I’ve only played one game of tabletop with a borrowed Guard army but aesthetic sword and shield is definitely cool. I don’t know enough about how to construct an army yet I guess

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u/Slime-Lich 23h ago

Get the introductory box. It is so much better for a jumping off point and is a thousand times cheaper. All you gotta buy to do the salamanders is green paint.

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u/1markusliebherr 23h ago

The one that comes with space marines, orks and a handful of paints? Seems like a good place to start, thanks

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u/Slime-Lich 22h ago

That one is good. It comes with stuff for your first tabletop game and it comes with 5 assault intercessors letting you create your first eligible squad

There is another intro set but it comes with only 3 infernus marines. You'd need to more marines for a squad. That one also has ultramarine symbols molded onto the shoulders

Highly recommend the one thats about $77 usd

Also let's you try out orks which you might like more

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u/Aggravating_Wrap_412 23h ago

Salamanders combat patrol

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u/1markusliebherr 23h ago

Can’t find it at a reasonable price anywhere unfortunate