Azrael and IG Blobs...

[Houghten]

Blast templates are the best sniping weapon for HQs hiding in blobs like this, since you allocate wounds from the center hole of the template outwards and not from models closest to the shooter.

Only Barrage and Apocalyptic Mega-Blast weapons have that rule.

[Jedifish]

I hate that rule for blast templates, but its true you have to pull from the closes models to the firing model.

[Lord Krungharr]

If I didn't hate the Dark Angels so much I'd get an Azrael for my guard blob. Wouldn't a Skyshield perform a similar function? They could still have the firepower and be armed for combat in case enemies get close to the back field.

[Gir]

I fought the guard blob with Azrael that was under a skyshield with a Shadowsword sitting on. Won the game effortless (lost a single Stormtalon and 3 scouts) because I just ignored it all game. He basically towered up in the corner and couldn't do anything.

Tough slow threats can be extremely easy to just ignore.