Blood Angels — Beginner's Army Guide

The Blood Angels are Space Marines with a dark secret—a genetic flaw called the Black Rage that drives their warriors into glorious, berserker fury in the heat of battle. On the tabletop, this translates into one of the most aggressive, fast-moving, and deeply satisfying armies in all of Warhammer 40K.

Sons of the Primarch Sanguinius, the Blood Angels combine the discipline of a Space Marine army with the raw, explosive charge of a melee faction. They are faster than standard Marines, hit harder in close combat, and have access to unique units like the Death Company — warriors consumed by the Black Rage who charge into enemy lines with unmatched ferocity.

If you watched Warhammer lore videos and thought, 'I want the vampire angel space marines who go insane and charge everything,' this is your army. They look incredible on the tabletop, reward aggressive play, and have some of the most dramatic model sculpts in the entire range.

Is This Army Right for You?

• You want to play aggressively—getting into melee and staying there
• You love the aesthetic of angelic warriors consumed by righteous fury
• You want a fast-moving army that can cross the battlefield in two turns
• You enjoy rich lore and one of the most beloved chapters in all of 40K.

Playstyle & Strengths

Melee Supremacy: Blood Angels hit harder in melee than almost any other Space Marine chapter. The Death Company and Sanguinary Guard are among the most feared close-combat units in the game.

Speed: Jump pack infantry and fast vehicles mean Blood Angels are in your opponent's face faster than they expect. Great for disrupting shooting-heavy armies.

Dramatic Play Style: Blood Angels rewards players who take risks. Charging across the board, triggering rage abilities, smashing into melee—every game feels like a cinematic battle.

Beautiful Models: The Blood Angels range features angelic iconography, detailed death masks, and some of the most iconic miniatures Games Workshop has ever produced.

How to Build Your First Blood Angels Army

Every good army is built in the same order: a leader to command it, core troops to hold objectives, then specialists and heavy hitters to deal with whatever your opponent brings. Build in that order and every purchase makes your army better on the table. Every product below is in stock at Saga right now.

Blood Angels field most core Space Marine kits too, so you can mix chapter-specific heroes with the standard range.

Step 1: Start Here

A jump-pack leader, a core squad and a frenzied hero to get you charging from game one.

Step 2: Grow Your Force

More speed and more hitting power: the chapter's elite guard plus fast-moving support.

Step 3: Go Big

The legendary heroes of the chapter. Every Blood Angels army wants at least one.

All three steps: $506.61. You don't have to buy it all at once. Start with Step 1, get some games in, and grow from there.

Death Company Marines and the Blood Angels Combat Patrol aren't in stock right now. Prices and stock as of October 20, 2026, and stock moves fast. If something has sold out, email store@sagaconcepts.com and we'll help you find the best swap.

A Quick Note on Rules

Warhammer 40,000 is now in its 11th Edition. Unit rules and points get updated regularly, so this guide focuses on how to build a well-rounded army rather than exact points. Check the latest official rules before you build a list for a tournament.