Balanced list at 2250

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Angel
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Balanced list at 2250

#1 Post by Angel »

This is my attempt to make a balanced high elf army at 2250 points. By balanced I mean an army that can compete and be effective in every phase and be able to deal with many different things on the table top.

The list I've made looks like the following

Archmage (330 points)
Level 4
Silver Wand
Dispel Scroll
Ring of Fury

Mage (185 points)
Level 2
Seerstaff
Dispel Scroll

Noble (176 points)
Battle Standard
Great Weapon
Dragon Armour
Shield
Reaver Bow
Talisman of Loec

24 Spearmen (266 points)
Full Command
Lion Standard

10 Archers (110 points)

14 Swordmasters (300 points)
Full Command
Banner of Sorcery
Gem of Courage

14 White Lions (285 points)
Full Command
Standard of Balance

5 Dragon Princes
(150 points)

5 Ellyrian Reavers (112 points)
Musician
Bows

1 Tiranoc Chariot (85 points)

2 Repeater Bolt Throwers (200 points)

1 Great Eagle (50 points)
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Total: 2249 points


The BSB joins either the spears or the white lions and the other characters placements depends on terrain and the enemy army.

So the list has good magic, 3 close combat infantry units, some cavalry for fast response and hitting power as well as disruption. A chariot that can help out the other units where it's needed and a good shooting phase with 2 RBTs, 10 archers, reavers, chariot and the reaver bow.

My biggest concern is that the BSB is a bit vulnerable since he only has a 5+ save (or 3+ with hw&s). But if I change him to the more defensive 2+/5+ build (same points cost) I loose the reaver bow which decreases the power of my shooting phase.
Last edited by Angel on Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Balanced list at 2250

#2 Post by Fwum »

Looks like a good list. I would mount your bsb and give him the enchanted shield for a 1+ save. As his main reason is shooting I think the greatly improved save and extra mobility is worth S6. To pay for this you could drop two of the elites.
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Re: Balanced list at 2250

#3 Post by SpellArcher »

Top list, much like Seredain's.
Angel wrote:My biggest concern is that the BSB is a bit vulnerable since he only has a 5+ save (or 3+ with hw&s).
Talisman of Loec is yer man.
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Re: Balanced list at 2250

#4 Post by geoguswrek »

question: what list does not benefit from the talisman of loec.
answer: none.
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Re: Balanced list at 2250

#5 Post by Angel »

To get the talisman I'll have to drop something, probably the Gem of Courage, or a White Lion which means that I get both the talisman and a spearman. I think I'll go with the 2nd option. 24 spears + mage makes them 25 for a 5x5 formation and the BSB joins the WLs for a 5x3 formation. Sounds good to me.

Edited the list in the first post.
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