Conquering Gaelcon.

So I have been prepping for Gaelcon for the last few weeks, getting my Space Wolf List ready.
Over the course of my playtest, I have discovered a few things that I thought I'd share.



Firstly, Fenrisian Wolfs are bad. They really can't kill very much. They don't actually absorb that much fire because all your opponent's small arms will shred them in seconds. Their biggest flaw is they get pummeled in close combat and you're forced to take a ton of fearless wounds on your Lords. Overall, they are more of hindrance than help.

Secondly, I see lots of guys taking frost blades over wolf claws. I'm not sure why you are doing this. The wolf claws are better in nearly every situation AND they are cheaper. Those re-rolls are golden when you fail at rolling (which does happen).

Taking power weapons on Wolf Guard is a mega bad idea. Really, Joe told me it was but I'm an arrogant sod so I didn't listen. Just don't do it. Thanks.

Wolf standards are better than MOTW. In my opinion, if you have the points, take both. If it's either/or, I would certainly advise the banner. It turns a close fight (even vs MEQ) into a win.

On to my amended list:

Player Name : David O Leary Army : Space Wolfs

Wolf Lord : 275
Saga of the Bear ,T-wolf, Thammer, SS, WTN, WTT, Runic Armor

Wolf Lord : 235
Saga of Majesty ,T-wolf, Wolf Claw, SS, WTT, Runic Armor

Rune Priest : 100
Murderous Hurricane , Jotww

8 Grey Hunters : 170
w/ Melta, Wolf Standard, Rhino

8 Grey Hunters : 170
w/ Melta, Wolf Standard, Rhino

6 Grey Hunters : 140
w/ Melta, Wolf Standard, Rhino

3 Wolf Guard : 129
w/ 3x Combi Melta, 3x Power Fist

3 Thunderwolf Cav : 210
1 TH , 1 SS, 1 normal

5 Long Fangs : 115
4ML

5 Long Fangs : 115
4ML

4 Longfangs : 90
w/ 3 Missile Launchers

Total : 1749

Will hopefully get some games in with the WAC guys and girls in the build -up to Gaelcon..

Farseer Dave.

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