Warhammer 40K Meta Hotness: Warp Talons
Warp Talons are fast but lack some of the extra punch some of the newer models have. Thankfully Creations pushes them into the meta hotness Let’s take a closer look at why.
Warp Talons are like the weird little brother for the Daemonkin armies in the current environment of Chaos Space Marines. They are fast but lack some of the extra punch some of the newer models have. Thankfully Creations does add a lot to them with extra movement, fight on death, and the point of strength to let them get an edge when getting locked in.
I think if we see a point update for these models in the next GW change will see a lot more of them on the tabletop. They feel almost there, but obviously they are still usable in nice small skirmishes sizes I would expend to see. These models are fast, do have a lot of attacks, and versus a lot of things, the Reroll to hit can be very useful.
Warp Talons 101
These guys are baby possessed with some Raptor DNA mixed in. They move quickly and throw down a lot of lightning claw-like attacks. They can’t take a Mark or an Icon but their ability to lock an opponent down can be very powerful. This edition of 40K is all about multi-layering your pressure, and these guys could be a very good first wave/sneaky wave to help get you there.
Under Pressure
Speed is the key to 9th edition, and these guys can jump 12 inches over buildings thru walls, and just become a pain in the butt. The roll-off to leave combat will be helpful to turn off a turn or two of shooting as well as just the ability to reroll wounds versus some of the armies out there. Fight on death is just the perfect icing on the cake to let this unit become useful.
Deep Strike to Win
Some of the CSM armies do have trouble finding that 3rd secondary. These guys could help get you there with an Engage option or Behind enemy lines when you are playing someone cagey who won’t feed you models to the spider. Just having the option to land, hide, and be a threat is a very powerful add-on to the close combat monster.
Sample List
Vidente Elthar won the GT de Egara 56-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Barcelona, Catalunya, ES with the following Creations of Bile List using Warp Talons to help lock things down.
++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [88 PL, -7CP, 1,700pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
Legion: Creations of Bile
+ HQ +
Daemon Prince with Wings [11 PL, -2CP, 180pts]: 5.-6. Twisted Regeneration, Aspiring Lord, G’holl’ax, the Decayed, Hellforged sword, Mark of Nurgle, Stratagem: Relic, Warptime, Wings
Dark Apostle [6 PL, 110pts]: Illusory Supplication, Mark of Slaanesh
. 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon
Master of Possession [7 PL, -1CP, 120pts]: Gifts of Chaos, Liber Hereticus, Mark of Slaanesh, Mutated Invigoration, Pact of Flesh
+ Troops +
Cultists Mob [2 PL, 50pts]
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ cultist firearm: 9x Cultist firearm, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Cultist Champion
. . Autopistol and brutal assault weapon
Cultists Mob [2 PL, 50pts]
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ cultist firearm: 9x Cultist firearm, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Cultist Champion
. . Autopistol and brutal assault weapon
Legionaries [6 PL, 90pts]: Chaos Undivided
. Aspiring Champion: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. 4x Marine w/ boltgun: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
+ Elites +
Chaos Terminator Squad [19 PL, -1CP, 400pts]: Mark of Slaanesh
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-melta, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-melta, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-melta, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-bolter, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-bolter, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Chainfist, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Terminator Champion: Black Rune of Damnation, Combi-melta, Power fist, Trophies of the Long War
Possessed [7 PL, 140pts]: Possessed Champion
. 4x Possessed: 4x Hideous mutations
Possessed [7 PL, 140pts]: Possessed Champion
. 4x Possessed: 4x Hideous mutations
+ Fast Attack +
Warp Talons [7 PL, 140pts]: Warp Talon Champion
. 4x Warp Talon: 4x Warp claws
Warp Talons [7 PL, 140pts]: Warp Talon Champion
. 4x Warp Talon: 4x Warp claws
Warp Talons [7 PL, 140pts]: Warp Talon Champion
. 4x Warp Talon: 4x Warp claws
++ Supreme Command Detachment +3CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [15 PL, 8CP, 300pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost [3CP]
Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim
Legion: Black Legion
+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +
Abaddon the Despoiler [15 PL, -1CP, 300pts]: 3. Merciless Overseer, 5. Eternal Vendetta, 6. Paragon of Hatred, Stratagem: Warlord Trait
++ Total: [103 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++
Warp Talons Are CSM Killer Bees!
Warp talons give CSM a fast option that can deep strike, bother opponents, and cascade upon a pile of psychic bonus’s to help get CSM to cross over the finish line. A points drop would prob see them show up more. Plus, they could be a helper unit to work with the upcoming flamer apocalypse. Snicker snack Warp Talons might be coming back!
Let us know what units you think are hot right now, down in the comments!
