fattdex wrote:
Here's a first army list I was thinking to build/test, can I get some opinions/ideas please?
Always happy to look at other people's list
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Core 1245
500 Beserker retinue Skull Lord, 4 Legionairres, 4 Beserkers, 2 Rhinos, 2 Slaughterfiend, Blood Lord
Be aware that if they start shooting Rhinos, your Legionaiires will be without transports. I normally would recommend making sure that if you lose troops and vehicles, they all have the ability to transport. At present, only the Berzerkers will be able to always hop on a transport. For the cost, you may wish to consider the Bloodpack and save yourself 100 points.
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325 Beserker Retinue Skull Lord, 4 Legionairres, 4 Beserkers, 4 Rhinos
300 Bike Retinue 6 Bikers, Daemon Pact, Keeper of Chains
Pretty standard
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120 Daemon Pool 6 FleshHounds
Remember you do not have to state what 'lesser daemon' you are taking till you place them on a table. Keep the Bloodletters handy.
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Support 775
275 Defiler Engines
250 Assault Engines
250 Support Engines
I think you will really appreciate these units. What Support Engine are you going to go with - Doom Blasters or Cannons of Khorne?
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350 Greater Brass Scorpions 2
I will be interested in how you find these. I am not happy with them at all myself.
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225 Hellblades
One of the best air formations in the game. Nice! Use them for air defence first if you can rather than a ground assault. They are alot better thyan most at the Interception when necessary
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400 Lord of Battle
I like your style. You may find this a little more fragile than you would otherwise like or expect. I would be interested in your thoughts on this as well.
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So only 9 activations, 8 on the table, bts is supreme commander... not sure if this is great so far?
You should give a go at tweaking it a bit. I recommend either the Possessed or Chosen for some cheaper activations. Keep them in cover where possible on the lead up however as you want these in CC, and not in the open getting shot up.
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Also I cannot think of a reason to use bloodletters in an assaulting list, at least if you are assaulting with a rhino rush / bike attack, the infiltrator of flesh hounds will allow them to keep up on the assault. I suppose bloodletters can be used to prop up a formation that you expect to be assaulted, but really won't they just slow things down without infiltrate?
Never underestimate that extra attack when needed. As stated above you do not have to state what 'lesser daemon' you are taking till you place them on a table. So have both types available and summon the ones most needed by the unit summoning them at the time. Bloodletters also assist with getting troops in buildings where bikes would otherwise not be able to go.
I hope this helps
Cheers....
