1500pt GW Manchester "Saturday Tournament"

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1500pt GW Manchester "Saturday Tournament"

#1 Post by bismarck »

Hey guys, here is my 1500pt army list Mike, Mike and .. Dave were helping me with today. I've fiddled with it and added some of my favourite units, namely White Lions and Ellyrion Reavers.


Noble, BSB, Great Weapon, Dragon Armour, Reaver Bow (164) *Joins one of the Tiranoc Chariots

Mage, Level 2, Ring of Fury, Silver Wand (185) *

Mage, Level 2, Dispel Scroll, Seerstaff of Saphery (185) *

10x Archers, (110)

13x Spearmen, Full Command, War Banner (167) *Both Mages accompany this unit.

10x White Lions, Full Command, Standard of Balance (225)

5x Ellyrion Reavers, Bows, Musician (112) *They are equipped with both spears and bows.

Tiranoc Chariot (85)*

Tiranoc Chariot (85)

Repeater Bolt Thrower (100)

Repeater Bolt Thrower (100)

=1498pts.
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#2 Post by Musashi »

Yes, two level 2 Mages usually calls for the BoS.
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#3 Post by Keith »

I disagree, 6pd and one bound is solid for 1500. More is cheesy. Also he obviously really wants to use white lions, and they are the worst choice for the BoS.

On to your list.

Your second Mage is too expensive, unless you have two scrolls on him. So you have 25 points back. Also you could change standard of balance to lion standard for another 20 points back. Also with 10 archers and 4 shots from chariots, I don't think your reavers need bows. I do think your spears are a little small.

Also consider dropping the bsb of your noble. Possibly give him a lance, reader bow, talisman of loec and put him on one of the chariots.
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I have made some changes, what do you guys think?
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bismarck wrote:113x Spearmen, Full Command, War Banner (167)
Our spears have certainly come down in points. Now we need never field anything else!
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#7 Post by bismarck »

Would you like to look at the list now please?
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#8 Post by yellowcommissar »

BSB cost is off. When you get points correct, I think you have an awful high percentage of your points in characters.
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#9 Post by Musashi »

At this point, there are usually only two ways to play magic, overwhelmingly or defensive; you'd get the same percentage if you used a Dragon Mage, but if you invest that much in Magic you would want to dominate the exchange. If it's defensive, you need only one Mage.

Tiranoc Chariots are mounts, so the BSB doesn't join them, it's part of his model. Your list doesn't look like Shock and Awe, but a build up to assault; my feeling is that your opponent will try to destroy your chariots, distract them or delay them and eat up your infantry.
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#10 Post by Chracian »

This is close to a gunline/magic list. I'd be tempted to make it even closer by dropping the spears and adding shadow warriors for marchblocking and more shooting. I think the BSB would be a prime target on his chariot and would likely be walking for a lot of the game. Maybe make him a normal noble and put him on an eagle (dragon armour, enchanted shield, lance, reaver bow, eagle = 195 points)?
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#11 Post by bismarck »

thanks for the comments
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