Best Codex for Dreadnaught Spam?

[Kuhlbert]

So, I'm waiting to put together a list filled to the brim with dreadnaughts. Why? Because I like them. No other reason

So there are three (sorta four...) options:
1) Space Wolves. 4 dreads. Not exactly to the brim...
2) Codex Marines. 6 dreads with MotF. Can choose between Reg, Ven, and Iron.
3) Blood Angels. _Technically_ could have 11 dreads, but no scoring troops. Meh. But can certainly have 5-9 Furys, Regs, or DC (and Libby!)

4) Chaos - could have 3 dreads and 3 defilers...but not really the same thing.

So, just curious as to what people think might be the "best" codex to choose if I want my opponent to go "My, that's an awful lot of walking boxes of doom" and still be a decent army with a chance to win.

-- Andy

[Archduke]

Well there is blood angels where you can carry them around in planes along with scoring units. Plus you get better dread like the furiouso or the librarian dread to use.

[dannyat2460]

Ive got the 11 dreadnought list ive made it into 2500 pts list its sooooooooooooooo fun

and lead by mephiston so i class it as 12 dreads lol

[proeliator_legio]

I run a 7 dread army with Mephiston and a Librarian at 1500 points, I always have fun with it. I find it more enjoyable to play then my DOA and Mech BA. I don't really care that I have no scoring units I play the list for pure fun and to me a tie is a win in my books, or I set my own personal objectives like say kill the Landraider and something else. I find the game way more enjoyable when its carefree and based around an army that you really have fun modelling and building.

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[lowdog]

I'm gonna agree with the BA guys. The fact that you can take Librarian dreads for the cover saves and psychic defense on top of the dreadnaughty goodness is key. Plus the jump-packing power lets them get where they need to be easier. And this build isn't dependent on taking any particular HQ choice.

[DarkLink]

3++ is the new black has some armylists for Space marines and BA Dreadnought spam [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/04/ba-dread-pods-2k.html"]here[/URL], [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/08/email-in-mass-riflemen-dreads-list-1850.html"]here[/URL], [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/11/motf-list-1-thunderbubble-dreads.html"]here[/URL] and [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/11/motf-list-2-dread-mech.html"]here[/URL].

I'm sure you can get something useful out of one of those articles.

[Kuhlbert]

3++ is the new black has some armylists for Space marines and BA Dreadnought spam [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/04/ba-dread-pods-2k.html"]here[/URL], [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/08/email-in-mass-riflemen-dreads-list-1850.html"]here[/URL], [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/11/motf-list-1-thunderbubble-dreads.html"]here[/URL] and [URL="http://kirbysblog-ic.blogspot.com/2010/11/motf-list-2-dread-mech.html"]here[/URL].

I'm sure you can get something useful out of one of those articles.

Agreed - great articles, and I had already read them I was just asking for more opinions... don't want to get help from just one source

[somerandomdude]

I'm more partial to SM Dread spam. Riflemen and MMs to taste. You could also go with 6 Ironclads (all AV 13/EA) with HKs, and slowly move your wall towards the enemy. Blood Angels are limited to 3 AV 13 Dreads, who don't have range (although they can be jump infantry which is fun).

Also, the support elements of the SM codex are a bit cheaper.

You can go really nuts and do a Vulkan/MotF list with 6 MM Dreads in Droppods and 5 other Droppods, giving you 6 Dreads in front of the opponent first turn. Not the greatest, but very entertaining.

[davel]

is this an imperial thing?

as with 2 big meks

orks can lay down 2 deff dreds and 9 killa kans

dave l

[BuFFo]

If you really want to get obsessive, use the Ork Dread mob list.

2 HQ Dreads (These provide the 4++ cover save for your Dreads)

18 Troop Dreads

9 Fast Attack Dreads

3 Heavy Support Dreads

32 Dreadnought models in a single army list. This list comes out to 3250. If you cut out 9 Troop Dreads, you can make this a 2490 point list.