40K TACTICA: Space Wolves Thunderwolf Hammer and Anvil 1850 Army List

Unleash Your Inner Beast:

THUNDERWOLF HAMMER & ANVIL

1850 ARMY LIST & TACTICA

By Uktena
South Mississippi Gamers

Forward

Welcome to my first Thunderwolf list, it was a long time coming and the new codex has made it well worth the wait. Thunderwolf armies have come into their own with a points cost drop, cheap Storm Shields and an HQ choice that improves their effectiveness. I have already discussed in detail a Review and Tactica for Thunderwolf Cavalry if you would like to take a look at that.

So why Thunderwolf Cavalry?

Since their introduction the Thunderwolf Cavalry (TWC) have come to symbolize the ideals of the Space Wolves themselves; aggressiveness, individuality, anti-authoritarian and glory in battle. The models themselves look great and touch a sense of nostalgia that harks back to a time when warfare was heavily romanticized. A time when no solider was more revered or more idolized than the stoic cavalryman, proudly sitting up high on his expertly trained mount as he bravely galloped off to war.

Maybe that wasn't the best of comparisons, Thunderwolf Cavalry are a snarling rage of fur, fang and steel - but it works for me. As for play styles I enjoy assault armies, shooting armies just annoy me. If one wishes for a Space Wolves assault list then one should look no further than the Thunderwolf Cavalry.

Enough already, now on to the glory of battle!

THE LIST

THUNDERWOLF HAMMER & ANVIL 1850

Detachment Type: Company of the Great Wolf
(From the Champions of Fenris Supplement)

40K REVIEW: Space Wolves Codex Thunderwolf Cavalry Review & Tactica (updated)

SPACE WOLVES CODEX FAST ATTACK REVIEW

THUNDERWOLF CAVALRY 

Fenris has risen, Wolf Brothers!

Version: 7th Edition, 2014 Space Wolf Codex

Updated: 10/28/2014

First Impressions of a new Codex.

Some things stayed the same, some things changed a little and some things got better. I will give you a no BS impression in one paragraph.

It breaks down to these two things: Shooting has gotten a little better with Hellfrost weapons, some cheaper Long Fang weapons and of course, two great new gunships. Assault has gotten much better. Across the board the fast and aggressive units have gotten cheaper and more killy. Where to begin? Cheaper Battle Leaders, cheaper Blood Claws, better Lone Wolves, Venerable Dreads with Blizzard shields, Murderfang, deep striking Terminators, cheaper Storm Shields, cheaper Thunderwolves, cheaper Sky Claws and more. And lets not forget the new Unleashed Detachment - also good for assault armies.

So, if you like your Wolves shooty with only a dash of assault then you might be disappointed. However, if you like your Wolves charging into glorious combat, like the author does, then this is the Space Wolf codex you have been waiting for Wolf Brothers!

Presenting the new old Rock Stars of the Space Wolf Codex!

SPACE WOLF CODEX LEAKS & HAIL HARALD DEATHWOLF!

LATEST SPACE WOLF CODEX LEAKS 

& HARALD DEATHWOLF, MY CUP OF TEA!

Straight from the Inter-webs comes some interesting Codex leaks. Check them out!

Note: This is translated from Spanish or German so a few strange translations are seen.

Source: Faeit 212 SW Codex Leaks

via an anonymous source who has seen the codex.

Let's start with Björn,, 5+ invul. +1 to steal ini at the start of game. can exchange his assault cannon for the others at no point cost, +5 for laser iirc. Got 4 attacks at WS 6, but is ini 3. Björn is AV13 yes. His warlord sage grants 12" bubble reroll morale and pinning.

Another warlord trait grants outflank + cover improvement skill. I think it was stealth.