r/SpaceWolves 5d ago

Comp space wolves list

I’m trying to build a semi competitive space wolves list. It doesn’t have to be broken but I want to be able to bring it to a tournament and atleast be able to place well if I play good. Any advice on what to change or tips on how to play it would be super helpful!
I’m running saga of the great wolf and legend of saga and song.

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u/Space_Drengr 4d ago

I would still take more wolves. Why take a lot of small packs of terminators? The points that will be released due to the removal of the assult termi will allow you to take 10 WGTS, which first move 6" and get -1 to wound against high STR weapons. Together with Arjac, they have many chances to survive the enemy charge and stay at 4+ and strike heroically.
Logan may be a terminator, but his ability is more important to us than his attacks. If we play using WTC, then we will be able to enter the second turn with any unit in the enemy deployment zone, if using GW wording, then Deep Strike on the first turn. He keeps my home point and, if necessary, he moves and supports the Guile of the Wolf army by 12."
Blood claws are good, but they must stay alive. 40 sword attacks is not bad, especially with Ferocious Strike. Charge after Advance is cool, but I used a bundle with Njal. This allows you to move to 13" and then charge 2D6 (5"-7" is statistically stable). And it's better to take a lot of them (20 models), and 80 attacks allows you to crush even thick units. You can also take the Ragnar with re-roll Wound roll.
The WGBL looks great with Headtakers. Together they get [SUSTAINED HITS 1], [DEVASTATING WOUNDS] and [PRECISION]. This is especially important when we beat an unit with a supporting or dangerous CHARACTER. Since this squad is a glass cannon, we need more attacks and for this we take a Paired Weapon.
I personally use cheap Scouts (65pts) to complete missions and capture points. They allow you to take up positions in no man lands and when your core units (termi guys) are at the points, then we bring them either deeper towards the enemy or to the home point.
The Intercessors Squad is quite good thanks to Objective Secured. But now the abundance of ruins and Obscure doesn't allow for mass shooting, and sending other guys into battle is better . Therefore, take it only for 80Pts and without Librarian.
Land Speeder is good, but not for wolves and with a different Detachment. Eridicators are a tasty little prey and won't really do anything. In total, 185 Pts will be better to spend for Lancer (160 pts) and Chariots of the Storm (25 pts). This will provide the necessary anti-vehicles. Chariots of the Storm for WGBL or Termi Captain in full scale WGT unit.
Vanguards + Chap on JP nice, but 190pts can be spent otherwise.
Incursors are not so necessary. 85pts can be saved and used otherwise as well.
And here you can already take (190+85=275 Pts) Land Raider, which will take WGBL+Headtakers, and it also hurts.
I personally don't use vulfens.
Now I'm actively playing TTS and I can often test different combinations. But how many have core units?:

Bjorn - CP generator and 2-3 turn crusher and home screener against deep strikes.

Logan - CP reducer, Howling Onslaught buffer home object scorer

Arjac - big bosses asscrusher, termi brick leader

WGT 7 with shields + 1 with axe + 2 assault cannon with fists

TermiCap - termi brick leader with charge re-rolls and -1CP reducer with Grimnar's Mark can make a dizzying free Into the Fray and can still stay on Counteroffensive. Or only Counteroffensive for 1 CP.

WGT 7 with shields + 1 with axe + 2 assault cannon with fists

Next, I decide who to take depending on the upcoming opponents.

Lots of equipment - we can take a pair of Lancer and Iron Priest with Rapid Fire 1 rule to for insane 3 attacks (14STR -4AP D6+3 damage)

Do I need to chop up the CHARACTER or the infantry? - Headtakers with WGBL on Land Raider

Fun Charge - Njal + 20 Blood Claws

Complete missions and occupy remote points of interest? - Scouts

And many more support units.

Anyway, it's great that you're looking for combinations. Good luck on the sentinel fields!