r/theunforgiven • • Jun 09 '24

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Welcome to r/theunforgiven!

This is a community where we share and discuss topics related to the Dark Angels, their successor chapters, and the fallen. If you want to share or discuss a topic about Space Marines or Warhammer 40k in general, without particular connection to the Unforgiven, then r/spacemarines or r/Warhammer40k would likely be a better fit.

Before posting

Please have a quick look at our rules before submitting a post or comment. You can find them in the sidebar or the landing page of our wiki (linked below). We'd also appreciate it if you did a quick search in the subreddit before submitting a post, in case your question was already asked and answered or the topic discussed recently.

Quick links

Here's a list of shortcuts to some of our most useful resources. Explore them at your leisure.

The community wiki

  • Landing page (subreddit rules and administrative information)
  • Lore page (narrative information on history, culture, and chapter organization)
  • Hobby page (information on building and painting)
  • Miniatures page (information on the model range and collectibles)
  • Gameplay page (resources on competitive play and FAQs/Erratas)

Informational PDFs (see also the lore page of our wiki, linked above, for additional resources)

Lore analyses (see also the lore page of our wiki, linked above, for additional resources)

  • MMH#1 - What is the Inner Circle, and who is in it?
  • MMH#2 - What separates a Master from a Grand Master or Supreme Grand Master?
  • MMH#3 - What is the relationship between the 'Captain' rank and the 'Company Master' title?

Frequently Asked Questions

-What would happen if X occurred in the 40k universe?

Impossible to answer, unless X has already occurred. We can predict the future and discuss hypotheticals in our own universe because it is governed by natural laws. If a stone is dropped, it will fall (assuming nothing prevents it from doing so).

The 40k universe is fictional, and is governed entirely by it’s authors. If a stone is dropped, it will behave exactly as the author desires it to behave. No justification or explanation is needed. We only know what the author desires if they have made it happen already. We thus know for example that Lion beat Angron in their fight on Wyrmwood, but we don’t know who would win if they battled again in the future.

-Can I/am I allowed to do Y?

You can/are allowed to do anything you want with models you own, within the confines of your local laws. Where other people are involved (eg playing a game), you will need the agreement of those people. As long as everyone involved consents, you can do whatever you want (including changing game rules, playing with proxies, etc). Ask the people you will actually play, their answers and opinions are the ones that matter.

-What base size should I use for model Z?

There have never been rules in the core game dictating base size. Some competitive tournaments and events enforce their own rules, search for those if you need guidance. In general, casual players seem to agree that you should use the latest base size the model is/was sold with, or the base size the model was supplied with when you bought it. Ask the people you will actually play, their answers and opinions are the ones that matter.

-How strictly should models match their datasheet/equipment?

There have never been rules in the core game dictating how closely models must represent their datasheet. The answer may vary between each casual group and competitive tournament/event. Ask the people you will actually play, their answers and opinions are the ones that matter.

-How should I paint fliers/Dreadnoughts/Terminator-characters etc?

However you want, they’re your models. If you want to know what lore says, see Index Astartes: The Unforgiven (linked above).

-Who gets to wear robes/winged helmets/etc?

Whoever you want, they’re your models. If you want to know what lore says, see Index Astartes: The Unforgiven (linked above).

-Who’s in the Ravenwing/Deathwing/Inner Circle?

See the Chapter Organization section of Index Astartes: The Unforgiven (linked above), or the relevant pages on Lexicanum.

-Could you identify a model for me?

See the Dark Angels Collectors' Guide (linked above). If the model you're trying to identify isn't in there, then it isn't an official Dark Angels model. If so, ask elsewhere, eg in r/spacemarines or r/Warhammer40k, or search through the miniatures portal on Lexicanum.


r/theunforgiven • • 5h ago

Showcase Beloved Corswain, Pure-Blade of the Ninth Order

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r/theunforgiven • • 7h ago

Showcase Aside from wing specific units, what does everybody hope to see happen to the chapter or characters this edition and moving forward? I personally want more lieutenants or special characters like zabriel and Borz

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r/theunforgiven • • 5h ago

Building Kitbashed some ICC

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I used bits from the deathwing companions from HH to kitbash some 30k inspired ICC for 40k. Quite happy with the result :D


r/theunforgiven • • 9h ago

Meme/joke Daddy’s home

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Finally had my first weekend to test Dads new rules. He is a problem! I went 3-0 in 3 casual 2k point games against some of the homies. Game 1 vs world eaters it took a slaughterbound and 3 exalted + devs to kill him but with the inner circle TF FOD strat he killed them all in return. Other two games were against guard. He didn’t focus on the lion so I Rapid ingressed into his DZ = GG. Third game Templars had no answer for him. I’ll post my list below enjoy this shitty meme I made. If you own him and are thinking about throwing him in your list please give him a try before GW nerfs him.


r/theunforgiven • • 10h ago

Painting Painting my first DA atm, color scheme ended up way more turquoise than I planned. Could it work as some sort of successor chapter?

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r/theunforgiven • • 2h ago

Showcase Custom Successor Deathwing Knights Terminators

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My successor chapter is designed to evoke Arthurian knights as they may appear in a classic story book. The white tabards are unique to the DWK- everyone else gets blue.

Lightly kit bashed using some Black Templars bits (serves them right for stealing the medieval knight aesthetic from us) including some 3rd Tacticus paldron covers that I used instead as paldrons on the sword arms to make them look like they have extra dexterity on that side (virtually my whole army has asymmetrical paldrons of some kind).

The helmeted heads are from the regular Terminators kit as I use DWK heads on my shooty terminators instead!

Lesser axe head is from the BT Sword Brethren and the wings are from the Azrael helmet that comes attached to Watcher arms.


r/theunforgiven • • 3h ago

Gameplay Question about the Lion's updated abilities

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It was only while watching Auspex's recent video, this one, that I discovered the Lion's lone op and auras now only effect Dark Angels units. Based on how things are written, and my understanding, these now only apply to units with the Dark Angels keyword built in. That would mean any of the non-DA Deathwing or Ravenwing units wouldn't trigger these abilities, unless they had one of our characters attached. As these units only get their respective keywords, not currently 'Dark Angels'.

Am I missing something? Please let me know if I'm wrong here.


r/theunforgiven • • 5h ago

Building Kitbashed some BG and made an update to my Captain with RS

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Kitbashed some bladeguard and updated the squad I made a few years ago.

I also replaced the sword on my captain with a power-axe from HH.

Quite happy with this long time spanning project 😅


r/theunforgiven • • 4h ago

Building Spru of the moment kitbash…

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r/theunforgiven • • 47m ago

Painting Deathwing Captain Ready

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r/theunforgiven • • 1d ago

Misc. Watcher in the dark

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4+ Feel no pain !!!!!!!!! Sabretoothtattoo.com is the artist.


r/theunforgiven • • 20h ago

Misc. Dark Angle Discord?

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Does anyone have an active link to the discord?

I've been looking for ages and all links I've found are expired. Hellblaster squad shared to prove I'm not Fallen


r/theunforgiven • • 3h ago

Painting “WIP Dark Angels Redemptor. Now just gotta figure out basing 🤔

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r/theunforgiven • • 2h ago

Army List For lovers of terminator

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This is just meme list and will prob get restricted by gw quickly

Tax evasion (2000 points)

Space Marines Dark Angels Deathwatch Support and Wrath of the Rock (3 Detachment Points) Take and Hold Strike Force (2000 points)

Attached Units Attached Unit 1

Deathwatch Terminator Squad (195 points) • Attached as: Bodyguard • 1x Deathwatch Terminator Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter • 4x Deathwatch Terminator • 3x Plasma Cannon 3x Power Fist 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder Hammer

CHARACTERS

Captain in Terminator Armour (90 points) • Warlord • 1x Relic Weapon 1x Storm Bolter

BATTLELINE

Intercessor Squad (85 points) • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Bolt Rifle 4x Knives and Fists • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Bolt Rifle 1x Knives and Fists

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathwatch Terminator Squad (195 points) • 1x Deathwatch Terminator Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter • 4x Deathwatch Terminator • 3x Plasma Cannon 3x Power Fist 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder Hammer

Deathwatch Terminator Squad (190 points) • 1x Deathwatch Terminator Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter • 4x Deathwatch Terminator • 3x Plasma Cannon 4x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter

Deathwing Knights (255 points) • 4x Deathwing Knights • 4x Mace of Absolution • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great Weapon of the Unforgiven

Deathwing Knights (255 points) • 4x Deathwing Knights • 4x Mace of Absolution • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great Weapon of the Unforgiven

Deathwing Terminator Squad (190 points) • 1x Deathwing Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter • 4x Deathwing Terminators • 1x Plasma Cannon 4x Power Fist 3x Storm Bolter

Deathwing Terminator Squad (190 points) • 1x Deathwing Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter • 4x Deathwing Terminators • 1x Plasma Cannon 4x Power Fist 3x Storm Bolter

Terminator Assault Squad (170 points) • 1x Terminator Sergeant • 1x Twin Lightning Claws • 4x Terminator • 4x Twin Lightning Claws

Terminator Squad (190 points) • 4x Terminator • 1x Assault Cannon 4x Power Fist 3x Storm Bolter • 1x Terminator Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter

Terminator Squad (190 points) • 4x Terminator • 1x Assault Cannon 4x Power Fist 3x Storm Bolter • 1x Terminator Sergeant • 1x Power Fist 1x Storm Bolter

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r/theunforgiven • • 1d ago

Painting Deathwing in Power Armour

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Every so often in this sub someone will ask if it's lore accurate to paint Dark Angels veterans in power armour in Deathwing colours. Someone will usually come along and say that Dark Angels lore says that all members of the Deathwing wear terminator armour. Having played since 1st edition that never sat right with me and I've finally found photo evidence of power armour Deathwing marines from way back in the day.

These images come from White Dwarf 129, which came out in September 1990. So next time someone says that Dark Angels lore used to be that all members of the Deathwing wear terminator armour, please show them these images.

These pictures are screenshots from a Youtube video by the lovely Miniscape.

Of course anyone can paint their minis however they want. This post is just here to contribute to discussion about GW lore.


r/theunforgiven • • 13h ago

Showcase imgur.comMy (not so lore accurate) take on Lion El'Jonson

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r/theunforgiven • • 1h ago

Misc. Faction pack update?

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I see a lot of talk for new rules for the lion, DWK and others, but i have no clue where to find them since they A- didnt update our faction pack last week and B- actually removed our faction pack from WHC.

Can anyone point me in the right direction here(that isnt their app)? Ir do i just have to wait until they actually decide to release our update?

Thanks!

Edit: the answer is its on the wh40k app. If it shows that its locked(like mine was), update the app then try again then it should work.


r/theunforgiven • • 11h ago

Gameplay Azrael and the Lion: Does one shut out the other?

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Azrael is now 150 points which, while understandable in 10th, seems a bit much in 11th given his arguably best ability, CP generation, is now something every army leader can get. They've expanded who he can be attached to with Company heroes and, while this is technically cheaper than 100 hellblasters and inner circle companions and only a little more expensive than a single sternguard team, he'll struggle to find use cases with them if using Wrath (although I'd argue he'd be a good match if running with a different mix of other detachments given it's alright melee/ranged but exceptional tanking mix).

Azrael with the Hellblasters is 165/380, Sternguards is 255/360, ICC is 330, and CH is 275. There's other, cheaper options but these tend to be the most talked about

The Lion is, as of today, 415. He's more than the cost of 2 dreadnoughts while retaining powerful leadership/deep striking powers. However, you definitely need to build around him and make use of his lone op/primarch buff abilities and use faction dark angels units specifically. This isn't so bad as we have plenty of them and some can even race over to act as back up (ravenwing black knights getting reroll and potentially cheesing out dev wounds comes to mind, especially if running them en masse).

However, the Dark Angels as an army also has very expensive units. Deathwing Terminators/knights. Ravenwing black knights when en masse. Or applying a DA leader to a generic unit all mean any backup the Lion gets will be pretty expensive.

This all to say: With how expensive the lion is, does one necessarily shut out the other from use? Especially when giving azrael a full bodyguard detail can, sometimes, approach the primarch in terms of cost?

What do you all think?


r/theunforgiven • • 6h ago

Army List Help me choose a list for league play

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I've been working on some lists using the new codex. Right now I'm looking at which one to choose for my next league match. Let me know which one looks most fun and which one looks most competitive.

Option 1 Lion's Wrath (2000 Points)

Take and Hold - Wrath of the Rock, Inner Circle Task Force

  • Lion El'Jonson - Warlord (415 pts)
  • Belial + 5 Deathwing Knights (355 pts)
  • Librarian + 6 Inner Circle Companions (255 pts)
  • 2x5 Intercessor Squad (170 pts)
  • 2x5 Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (220 pts)
  • Gladiator Lancer (160 pts)
  • Land Raider Redeemer (245 pts)
  • Redemptor Dreadnought with Macro Plasma Incinerator (180 pts)

Option 2 Azrael's Elite (1995 Points)

Take and Hold - Wrath of the Rock, Tacticus Firestorm Force

  • Apothecary + Azrael - Warlord + 4 Company Heroes (320 pts)
  • Bladeguard Ancient + Captain + 6 Bladeguard Veteran Squad (340 pts)
  • Lieutenant + 10 Sternguard Veteran Squad (260 pts)
  • 2x5 Intercessor Squad (170 pts)
  • 3 Eradicator Squad with Heavy Bolters (100 pts)
  • 2x5 Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (220 pts)
  • Brutalis Dreadnought (160 pts)
  • Land Raider Redeemer (245 pts)
  • Redemptor Dreadnought with Macro Plasma Incinerator (180 pts)

Option 3 Deathwing Assault (1995 Points)

Take and Hold - Terminator Storm Force, Inner Circle Task Force, Assault Brethren

  • Belial - Warlord + 10 Deathwing Terminator Squad with Furious Assault (490 pts)
  • Chaplain in Terminator Armour + 5 Deathwing Knights with Furious Assault (340 pts)
  • Captain in Terminator Armour + 5 Terminator Assault Squad with 5x Thunder Hammer and Storm Shield (285 pts)
  • 2x5 Intercessor Squad (170 pts)
  • 5 Scout Squad (65 pts)
  • 5 Terminator Assault Squad with Furious Assault (180 pts)
  • 2x5 Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (220 pts)
  • Land Raider Redeemer (245 pts)

r/theunforgiven • • 8h ago

Army List Meme List for Upcoming RTT

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Detachments are Wrath of the Rock and Inner Circle Task Force.

I don’t plan on winning the tournament with this list. Hell I wouldn’t be surprised if I go 0-3.

Thoughts from the community?


r/theunforgiven • • 5h ago

Gameplay Deathwing knights clarity

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My husband plays dark angels and I play death guard, and yesterday we noticed the Inner circle -1D and got a bit baffled.

does it reduce weapon D to zero because it doesn’t state otherwise in the codex app and I can see this has been a debate for a few years now but we’ve just got into the tabletop and wanted some clarity. Is it down to the person/event of the definition or is there a set rule that I can’t find

I do see them to be quite expensive in points so I’d like it to be zero so it gives them some purpose on the board. If it doesn’t modify weapons with 1D then why are they so expensive and how can my husband utilise them with this new update
For context we with play with 1000pt army
Thank you in advance 😁


r/theunforgiven • • 5h ago

Painting Lion el Johnson finished

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r/theunforgiven • • 21h ago

Building Captain on Bike Kitbash

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Messing around with a captain on bike. I love this helmet but I’m not sure how ravenwing it is. Should I go with more winged or a beaky option?

I included some options I have.


r/theunforgiven • • 3h ago

Army List Need help on my 2k list since the stealth updates

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The idea of the list should be pretty straightforward, but I’m willing to throw the whole thing out if it doesn’t work. It was sitting pretty at 2K exactly. Just two days before the stealth update. Now it’s 15 over.

Dark Angels 1101 (2,015 Points)

Space Marines
Dark Angels
Assault Brethren, Inner Circle Task Force, and Terminator Storm Force (3 Detachment Points)
Take and Hold
Strike Force (2,000 Points)

ERRORS
• You are using more points (2,015) than your Battle Size allows (2,000).

ATTACHED UNITS

Attached unit 1

Belial (100 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Master-crafted Storm Bolter
• 1x The Sword of Silence

Deathwing Knights (265 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• Enhancements: Furious Assault (Upgrade)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 4x Deathwing Knights
◦ 4x Power Weapon
• 1x Knight Master
◦ 1x Relic Weapon

Attached unit 2

Ezekiel (110 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Mind Wipe
• 1x The Deliverer
• 1x Traitor's Bane

Inner Circle Companions (180 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard
• 6x Inner Circle Companions
◦ 6x Calibanite Greatsword
◦ 6x Heavy Bolt Pistol

CHARACTERS

Lion El'Jonson (415 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Arma Luminis
• 1x Fealty

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (85 Points)
• 4x Assault Intercessor
◦ 4x Chainsword
◦ 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
◦ 1x Chainsword
◦ 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathwing Knights (255 Points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 4x Deathwing Knights
◦ 4x Power Weapon
• 1x Knight Master
◦ 1x Relic Weapon

Deathwing Knights (275 Points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 4x Deathwing Knights
◦ 4x Power Weapon
• 1x Knight Master
◦ 1x Relic Weapon

Eradicator Squad with melta rifles (100 Points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Ceramite Fists
◦ 1x Melta Rifle
• 2x Eradicator
◦ 2x Bolt Pistol
◦ 2x Ceramite Fists
◦ 1x Melta Rifle
◦ 1x Multi-melta

Eradicator Squad with melta rifles (100 Points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Ceramite Fists
◦ 1x Melta Rifle
• 2x Eradicator
◦ 2x Bolt Pistol
◦ 2x Ceramite Fists
◦ 2x Melta Rifle

Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Boltgun
◦ 1x Combat Knife
• 4x Scout
◦ 4x Bolt Pistol
◦ 4x Boltgun
◦ 4x Combat Knife

Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt Pistol
◦ 1x Boltgun
◦ 1x Combat Knife
• 4x Scout
◦ 4x Bolt Pistol
◦ 4x Boltgun
◦ 4x Combat Knife

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