So I had some advice before about a 2000pt list and at the time I had someone willing to play me at 2000pt for my first game and now that isn’t possible. I do however have the opportunity to play a 1000pt game at a local shop depending on restrictions with COVID. So how is this list for a starting point?

Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Black Templars) [53 PL, 1,000pts, 2CP]

Configuration

Battle Size [6CP]: 2. Incursion (51-100 Total PL / 501-1000 Points)

Detachment CP [-3CP]

Stratagems

Crusader Relics [-1CP]

HQ

Primaris Captain [5 PL, 105pts]

. Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield: Master-crafted power sword, Relic Shield

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, 140pts]: 1. Litany of Divine Protection, Ancient Breviary, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Litany of Hate

Troops

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 105pts]

. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Power fist

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 105pts]

. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Power fist

Elites

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 140pts]

. 3x Bladeguard Veteran: 3x Frag & Krak grenades, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 3x Master-crafted power sword, 3x Storm Shield

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Primaris Apothecary [5 PL, 95pts]: Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary, Selfless Healer, The Aurillian Shroud, Warlord

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Onslaught Gatling Cannon

Dedicated Transport

Impulsor [7 PL, 130pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Shield Dome

Total: [53 PL, 2CP, 1,000pts]

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I’m planning on putting the bladeguard, apothecary and captain in the impulser and potentially devout pushing them based on my opponent. I’m planning to play cagey with the chaplain and use him as a counter punch or as an opportunistic hunter. I’m unsure wether to change one of the intercessors squads for ranged. I’ll admit I’m not really sure what I should be doing with the dreadnaught specifically aside from trying to kill with it and be around objectives?

Any and all input is greatly appreciated thanks guys