Start Competing: Dark Angels Tactics
The Dark Angels were the first legion of Space Marines, and are heavily inspired by the medieval warriors of the Knights Templar. They march into battle clad in robes, and their chapter is known for having an armory stocked with powerful weapons of the Dark Age of Technology. As a chapter they are insular and highly secretive, as they protect a dark secret: That at the end of the Horus Heresy, fully half of their number turned to the worship of Chaos, siding with the heretic Luthor against their primarch, Lion El’Jonson. In the modern era of Warhammer 40k they scour the galaxy for these traitors, seeking to end them before their secret can be exposed. On the table, the Dark Angels are one of the most varied chapters, with three different schemes for their first, second, and other companies, and their striking green armor and bone-colored robes look great painted up.
Faction Overview
The Dark Angels have several quirks, owing to their unique history and chapter structure. They have their own bespoke Terminator units to represent the Deathwing, while the Ravenwing give them a host of unique bike and vehicle units. This means that the Dark Angels often act as “Space Marines +,” in that you can run them in a standard Space Marine detachment while having access to more unique units and better tools for accomplishing specific tasks. Units like Deathwing Knights and Inner Circle Companions can add a lot of extra melee power to the army while you’re still able to take the best tools in the Codex Chapters’ arsenal.
How to Play Dark Angels in Warhammer 40k
Looking for advice on how to play Dark Angels? From getting started to playing at competitive events, we’ve got you covered with these articles.
- Competitive Faction Focus: Dark Angels
- Detachment Focus: Inner Circle Task Force
- Detachment Focus: Company of Hunters
- Detachment Focus: Unforgiven Task Force
- Detachment Focus: Lion’s Blade Task Force
- Unit Focus: Dark Angels Leaders
- Unit Focus: Dark Angels Vehicles
- Competitive Stats for the Dark Angels
Hobby
Want to know how to paint the Dark Angels? From the different armor colors of the Deathwing and Ravenwing to robes, swords, and parchment, you can find everything you need to paint the First Legion in our How to Paint Everything article on the chapter.
How to Paint Everything: Dark Angels
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