High Elves for 8th edition, first draft
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:12 am
I'm working on trying to convert my 7th edition list to 8th edition with as few changes as possible so I won't have to paint a ton of new models again.
I have a couple of issues at the moment that I'd like some input on:
1. Is a cheap noble with just DA and a GW viable or will he just die in turn 1?
2. Is a unit of 5 naked DPs still worth it? Everything else in the army is infantry except for a couple of chariots, RBTs and an Eagle. Would the points be used better to boost the size of some of the infantry units instead?
Here is the list that I have so far:
Characters
Archmage (260 pts): Level 4,
Probably Lore of Shadows
Noble (143 pts): Battle Standard, Great Weapon, Armour of Caledor
Noble (99 pts): Great Weapon, Dragon Armour
Core
10 Archers (110 pts)
23 Spearmen (250 pts): Full Command, (some banner)
14 Maiden (Sea) Guards (193 pts): Full Command
Special
14 Swordmasters (295 pts): Full Command, Talisman of Loec, Standard of Balance
14 White Lions (255 pts): Full Command, Standard of Dicipline (+1 Ld)
5 Dragon Princes (150 pts)
Tiranoc Chariot (85 pts)
Tiranoc Chariot (85 pts)
Rare
Repeater Bolt Thrower (100 pts)
Repeater Bolt Thrower (100 pts)
Great Eagle (50 pts)
Points level: 2250 (75 points left unless I miscalculated something)
The basic plan is for the spearmen (with BSB), the Swordmasters, and the White Lions (with noble) to form the main line. One chariot will deploy between each unit to act as support. The Archers will probably deploy on a flank and the Seaguads on the other, or on a hill if one is present. The DPs deploy on one of the flanks.
I have a couple of issues at the moment that I'd like some input on:
1. Is a cheap noble with just DA and a GW viable or will he just die in turn 1?
2. Is a unit of 5 naked DPs still worth it? Everything else in the army is infantry except for a couple of chariots, RBTs and an Eagle. Would the points be used better to boost the size of some of the infantry units instead?
Here is the list that I have so far:
Characters
Archmage (260 pts): Level 4,
Probably Lore of Shadows
Noble (143 pts): Battle Standard, Great Weapon, Armour of Caledor
Noble (99 pts): Great Weapon, Dragon Armour
Core
10 Archers (110 pts)
23 Spearmen (250 pts): Full Command, (some banner)
14 Maiden (Sea) Guards (193 pts): Full Command
Special
14 Swordmasters (295 pts): Full Command, Talisman of Loec, Standard of Balance
14 White Lions (255 pts): Full Command, Standard of Dicipline (+1 Ld)
5 Dragon Princes (150 pts)
Tiranoc Chariot (85 pts)
Tiranoc Chariot (85 pts)
Rare
Repeater Bolt Thrower (100 pts)
Repeater Bolt Thrower (100 pts)
Great Eagle (50 pts)
Points level: 2250 (75 points left unless I miscalculated something)
The basic plan is for the spearmen (with BSB), the Swordmasters, and the White Lions (with noble) to form the main line. One chariot will deploy between each unit to act as support. The Archers will probably deploy on a flank and the Seaguads on the other, or on a hill if one is present. The DPs deploy on one of the flanks.