Dread Talons Tactics, Army Lists & Review | Chaos Space Marines Tactica

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Today we'll be taking a look at one of the new kids on the block, the Dread Talons (aka Night Lords!). While at first glance this detachment might have come off as a bit of a stinker, after taking a closer look you might be surprised to see some of the nasty combos these guys are capable of using the new Chaos Space Marines codex for 10th edition 40k.

With the extra power they're able to include by tossing in some Chaos Daemon allies, or even Chaos Knights, they're poised to take advantage of their own unique strengths meaning no one can ever feel completely safe - whether it's a lowly cultist standing on an objective, or an elite Custodian Guard with the smug look that's about to be wiped off his face, Dread Talons (aka Night Lords :P) are more than capable of striking fear into their opponents heart no matter the situation.

In this detachment review we'll be taking a closer look at their rules, enhancements & strategems, as well as some of the units that should mesh best with them. Lastly we'll go over a few example lists that should hopefully give you some ideas to try on your end!

With the new CSM codex ready to take the field by storm, I'm excited to take a closer look at some of the options we're now getting access to for this point of 10th edition. I'm hopeful to go over each & every detachment as time goes on, from the Renegade Raiders, Chaos Cults, Soulforged Warpack & everything in-between! While mainly focused on tournament & competitive play, all of these tips should be applicable to casual/garagehammer as well. I'm working on getting some battle reports & hopefully even some 40k lore videos going in the near future though hit me up if you have any suggestions!

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*EXAMPLE LIST 1 (Pure Night Lords)*
Please note points are using the current MFM values + Firebrand is assumed to be 40pt. THESE LISTS HAVE YET TO BE OPTIMIZED!!

Jump Lord w/plasma + fist & Warp-Fuelled Thrusters (115pt)
Jump Lord w/plasma + fist & Eater of Dread (110pt)
Jump Lord w/plasma + fist (95pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)

Cultist Mob (50pt)
Legionaries w/LC (80pt)
Legionaries w/LC (80pt)

Havocs w/Lascannon (120pt)
Havocs w/Reaper Chaincannon (120pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Raptors x5 (85pt)
Raptors x5 (85pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)

Predator Destructor w/LC (130pt)
Predator Destructor w/LC (130pt)

Chaos Rhino (75pt)
Chaos Rhino (75pt)

*EXAMPLE LIST 2 (Nurgle Allies)*

Haarken Worldclaimer (90pt)
Jump Lord w/plasma + fist & Warp-Fuelled Thrusters (115pt)
Jump Lord w/plasma + fist & Eater of Dread (110pt)
Daemon Prince w/Wings (180pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)

Obliterators (180pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)

Plaguebearers (110pt)
Plaguebearers (110pt)
Poxbringer (55pt)
Sloppity Bilepiper (55pt)

*EXAMPLE LIST 3 (Tzeentch Allies)*

Haarken Worldclaimer (90pt)
Jump Lord w/plasma + fist & Warp-Fuelled Thrusters (115pt)
Jump Lord w/plasma + fist & Eater of Dread (110pt)
Daemon Prince w/Wings (180pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)
Cultist Firebrand (40pt)

Havocs w/LC (120pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Raptors x10 (170pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)
Warp Talons (110pt)

Blue Horrors (125pt)
Blue Horrors (125pt)
Changecaster (60pt)
Changeling (90pt)

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
01:33 Do they suck?
04:27 Elephant in the Room (Battleshock)
07:43 Detachment Rule
09:51 Enhancements
14:09 Strategems
23:18 Best Units
24:07 Chaos Lord w/Jump Pack
25:48 Cultist Firebrand
27:11 Daemon Prince w/Wings
28:28 Raptors
29:35 Warp Talons
31:45 Havocs / Obliterators
33:37 Daemonic Allies
34:03 Blue Horrors
35:17 Changecaster
36:06 The Changeling
38:00 Poxbringer
38:44 Sloppity Bilepiper
39:45 Skull Cannon
41:36 Example Lists
42:25 List 1 (Pure Night Lords)
45:37 List 2 (Nurgle Allies)
47:39 List 3 (Tzeentch Allies)
48:47 Quick Tips
50:18 Outro

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