Fritz’s Tabletop: 40K BIG Modelcount Armies

Here’s some key tactical points for playing large model count Warhammer 40K armies.

Are you ready to unleash your tabletop horde of Tyranids, Orks, or even Space Marines? In this week’s tabletop post we are going to look at a few key tactical points for playing large model count Warhammer 40K armies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sfdc7T9zJ0

As your army grows in size and tactical options it’s important to keep some movement and shooting phase ideas in mind so you not only complete your game, but also so you don’t miss any tactical opportunities created by your opponent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbq1YMXq5zs

With so many model on the table, large model count armies can be very slow not only in movement, but in planning with your deployment zone. Here a a few counters to fast moving armies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Z7TdjGyV0

Lower point models that make up the bulk of many horde armies often lack an armor save vs. bolter weapons, forcing you to rely on cover- but what happens when there is no cover on the table?

~Prepare for glory!.

Author: Fred Hansen

Fred Hansens (aka Fritz) is a long time tabletop game player with over a decade of experience. He specializes in Warhammer 40K, both tactics and hobby. He began writing for BoLS in 2009.