2000 points Deathwing with FW predators support

[Chosen]

Hi all,
So after checking this (http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/downloads/product/pdf/p/Predator_Executioner.pdf), I thought of coming with a list with Deathwing terminators.

HQ

- Belial (130)**
+ thunder hammer, storm shield

Troops

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (265)**
+ sergeant with chain fist, storm bolter
+ 2 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, deathwing company banner
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ 3 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ 3 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ 3 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with power weapon, storm bolter
+ 3 terminators with power fists, storm bolters
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with power weapon, storm bolter
+ 3 terminators with power fists, storm bolters
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

Fast Attack

- Raven Wing Support Squadron (75)
+ land speeder with multi-melta, typhoon missile launcher

- Raven Wing Support Squadron (75)
+ land speeder with multi-melta, typhoon missile launcher

Heavy Support

- Predator Executioner (140)*
+ turret mounted heavy conversion beamer

- Predator Executioner (140)*
+ turret mounted heavy conversion beamer

= 2000 points

* Forge World models
** Belial goes there

Each Predators sit at the corners and have Land Speeders protect its' side armors. Every single terminators go out there (Belial and his squad first) and contest everything.

Feedback would be appreciated.

[thelion]

nice, nice althouth i wonder did you concider using stormeagels and presicion strking your death wing in?

[Kaika87]

First up, you need more TH/SS in your squads. I consider 2 to be the bare minimum, 3 is ideal. Your storm bolters just aren't menacing. On that note, I've found giving my Sergeants LCs instead of the power sword to be effective. It lets you play with wound allocation still while actually helping in assault.

Secondly, I say stick with the Plasma Destroyers on the Preds. Use the points saved to get Belial's squad an Apothecary.

[Chosen]

@ thelion, I did, but it's just that Stormeagles are very expensive. I prefer to keep a Deathwing squad over a Stormeagle. My terminators should be fine on their foot.

@ Kaika87, I prefer to keep storm bolters on two of my Deathwing squads, because those two are there to sit back at objective and/or provide firing support. If I want to smack something, I should have four TH/SS Terminator Squads with Belial for the job. For the predator executioners, I like large blast Str.10 Ap1 shots being pummeled into something like Tyranid warriros, battle suits, land raiders, and/or paladins. Even large blast Str.8 Ap4 is overwhelming. But if you say so, I think a little tweak will work out.

Here's another one:

HQ

- Belial (130)**
+ thunder hammer, storm shield

Troops

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (290)**
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ apothecary with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, deathwing company banner
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ 3 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ 3 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with thunder hammer, storm shield
+ 3 terminators with thunder hammers, storm shields
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with power weapon, storm bolter
+ 3 terminators with power fists, storm bolters
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

- Deathwing Terminator Squad (235)
+ sergeant with power weapon, storm bolter
+ 3 terminators with power fists, storm bolters
+ terminator with thunder hammer, storm shield, cyclone missile launcher

Heavy Support

- Predator Executioner (125)

- Predator Executioner (140)
+ turret mounted heavy conversion beamer

- Predator Executioner (140)
+ turret mounted heavy conversion beamer

= 2000 points

** Belial still goes into this huge deathstar squad.

So, the two predators with conversion beamers still sit at each of the corner. Four TH/SS terminator squads (one is Belial's deathstar) go out there to contest everything. Two terminator squads sit back and go pew pew. The predator with plasma cannon advance behind the TH/SS terminators and blast plasmas.

I appreciate the feedback, although more would be great.;)

[thelion]

you are right of corse i was just saying b/c i have had very good luck with my reg DA list since i added the storm eagels you could drop 2 of the preds (i know i know the preds are great and i hate giveing that plasma cannon up too) but that gives you the ability to drop 2 sqds of deathwing right ontop of an obj plus it flys around with a good bit of fire power itself and will sweep another obj for you so you can walk another groop of deathwing right into it all for 25pts less than a land raider but again up to you if this works with your play stile then by all means go for it

[Kaika87]

My apologies, I actually somehow missed that most of your squads were TH/SS-focused. Carry on with that, your squad composition is fine.

However, the Predators issue I have to contend with. I honestly think that you'll get a lot more out of these guys with the 3 plasma templates, and again, points free for the Apothecary.

I also like Lion's suggestion for the Storm Eagle.