Blood Angels — Warhammer 40,000

Sons of Sanguinius. Death Company, Sanguinary Guard, and classic jump-pack assault squads from collectors and traders.

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Blood Angels faction overview

The Blood Angels are the noble, doomed sons of Sanguinius — Space Marines beset by the Black Rage and the Red Thirst. Their army identity centres on close combat: Death Company, Sanguinary Guard, jump-pack Assault Squads, and the Primarch's heir Commander Dante.

Buying advice for second-hand collectors

Sanguinary Guard, Death Company and the Sanguinor are the most-sought Blood Angels kits second-hand. Combat Patrol: Blood Angels regularly resells for 30–50% below RRP. Watch for missing Blood Angels upgrade sprues — many Marines kits ship the BA-specific sprue separately.

Collecting & army-building advice

Blood Angels reward heavy reds. Most painters build the scheme with a black or oxide red basecoat, layered Mephiston Red, then Evil Sunz Scarlet edge highlights — or use Blood Angels Red contrast over zenithal grey for tabletop speed. Theme an army around Death Company (black) or Sanguinary Guard (gold) for contrast.

Popular units & kits

  • Combat Patrol: Blood Angels
  • Sanguinary Guard
  • Death Company Marines and Intercessors
  • Commander Dante
  • The Sanguinor
  • Mephiston, Lord of Death

Frequently asked questions

Can I run an all-jump-pack Blood Angels army?
Yes — the current codex's Sons of Sanguinius detachment supports themed Assault Intercessor and Death Company jump-pack forces.
Are Blood Angels harder to paint than other Marines?
Reds need careful basecoat layering, but contrast paints (Blood Angels Red) and slapchop techniques make tabletop schemes very fast.
What's the best Blood Angels second-hand starter?
A used Combat Patrol: Blood Angels plus a Sanguinary Guard squad gives a 1,000-point themed force at significantly under retail.