Adeptus Astartes · Angels of Death
Dark Angels
The First Legion. Secretive, stubborn and forever hunting a ten-thousand-year-old betrayal.
About Dark Angels — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
The First Legion — and the most secretive. Since their monastery-world Caliban tore itself apart in the Heresy's aftermath, the Dark Angels have hunted the Fallen, traitors from their own ranks, behind a wall of monastic ritual, hooded robes and need-to-know silence.
Their inner circle fights in specialist wings: the Terminator-clad Deathwing and the swift, bike-mounted Ravenwing — knights-errant of a Chapter that never forgives and never explains.
On the Tabletop
A flexible control army: a durable, disciplined core anchors the mid-board while the specialist wings pick off the targets that matter. Plasma is the house speciality, and 11th Edition's Dark Age Arsenal detachment leans right into it.
They reward patient play — hold your objectives, force the enemy to commit first, then punish the overextension. Just keep one genuinely mobile element in the list, or the army can turn ponderous.
Dark Angels — the First Legion, a secretive Chapter guarding ancient and terrible secrets. Shop Deathwing Terminators, Ravenwing bikers, Azrael, and the full Dark Angels range at Loaded Dice, Barry, South Wales.
Your Crusade Begins
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Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
The Dark Angels are the First Legion of Space Marines and one of the most secretive Chapters in the Imperium. They hunt the Fallen — traitors from their own ancient history — to protect a dark secret from the Horus Heresy.
Dark Angels have two elite wings: the Deathwing (Terminator veterans) and the Ravenwing (fast biker units). These give them a uniquely flexible army structure not found in other Chapters.
Yes — Dark Angels are a strong and flexible Chapter with excellent elite options. Their Deathwing and Ravenwing Detachment rules offer distinct playstyles to suit different players.
The Combat Patrol: Dark Angels is the recommended starting point. Adding a unit of Deathwing Terminators or Ravenwing Black Knights personalises your force quickly.
Dark Angels use dark green armour with bone robes and black details. Key paints include Caliban Green, Nuln Oil, Zandri Dust, and Abaddon Black. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock Dark Angels in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.