Hey. I am browsing druchii.net for quite a while, but I'm yet to find a competitive and widely accepted idea for the character selection that doesn't include one of the following:
- a black dragon
- hag BSB with CoB
- lvl4 + magic heavy support
I am looking for an alternative to these builds but at the same time I don't really like the idea off mounting characters on coldones, as I hate stupidity overall and would rather see the army as reliable as possible (which is also one of the reasons for not taking the manticore lord).
So what are your experiences with alternative setups to the mainstream dragonlord, is there any other way to make DE competitive? And no - shadestar/double hydra are just awful.
Character choices-getting by without Black Dragon and/or CoB
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Lord on horsie or on foot in a unit of Spears/Black Guard is a common sort of thing if you don't want to go with Knights.
Most of our cheaper magic weapons are good for this sort of role.
Executioners axe isn't bad if you have the standard of Hag Graef.
Then adding in either the Ring, pendant or maybe even Pearl and combined with Armour of Darkness or Armour of Eternal Servitude depending on what you like
This way your lord is nicely central to the army and will keep everyone in check. He is also tough to kill and can still dish out some damage.
For supporting heroes, there are many options.
Hag BSB without Cauldron
Multiple Lv 2 Casters with either the Dagger, Familiar, Cloak or Tome.
Scroll Caddy.
BSB- usually with Pendant
Chariot Master- can also be a BSB
Assassins- technically not characters but close to
Peggy Masters
The list goes on. Its best to have a try at a few different things and find what works best for you.
For support
Most of our cheaper magic weapons are good for this sort of role.
Executioners axe isn't bad if you have the standard of Hag Graef.
Then adding in either the Ring, pendant or maybe even Pearl and combined with Armour of Darkness or Armour of Eternal Servitude depending on what you like
This way your lord is nicely central to the army and will keep everyone in check. He is also tough to kill and can still dish out some damage.
For supporting heroes, there are many options.
Hag BSB without Cauldron
Multiple Lv 2 Casters with either the Dagger, Familiar, Cloak or Tome.
Scroll Caddy.
BSB- usually with Pendant
Chariot Master- can also be a BSB
Assassins- technically not characters but close to
Peggy Masters
The list goes on. Its best to have a try at a few different things and find what works best for you.
For support
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Those are some really nice points. My main idea was to avoid the most cheesy/dull solutions, like BG death star, so would those be some competitive combos :
dreadlord, AoES, soulrender and RoH/some null talismans/ring of darkness(?) -> unit of BG with crimson death
master BSB, PoK, Sword of Might, pony -> unit of 20 SCR spearmen
caddy ->rxb's unit / deep forest
assassin ->spearmen
dreadlord, PoK, AoES/AoD, soulrender -> BG unit
lvl2, scroll, cloak ->rxb's
lvl2, scroll+pearl/scroll/dagger+pearl/scroll+guiding eye ->rxb's/spearmen
assassin ->in shades or BG
Would those prove to be competitive choices? Maybe it'd be wise to swap dreadlord and master (unit-wise)?
I like the idea of a master on DP as well, but would he manage to make a difference on his own (as in : without a dragonlord to hold his hand)? I suppose he'd need at least AoD and dreadlance or so?
thanks a lot in advance;)
dreadlord, AoES, soulrender and RoH/some null talismans/ring of darkness(?) -> unit of BG with crimson death
master BSB, PoK, Sword of Might, pony -> unit of 20 SCR spearmen
caddy ->rxb's unit / deep forest
assassin ->spearmen
dreadlord, PoK, AoES/AoD, soulrender -> BG unit
lvl2, scroll, cloak ->rxb's
lvl2, scroll+pearl/scroll/dagger+pearl/scroll+guiding eye ->rxb's/spearmen
assassin ->in shades or BG
Would those prove to be competitive choices? Maybe it'd be wise to swap dreadlord and master (unit-wise)?
I like the idea of a master on DP as well, but would he manage to make a difference on his own (as in : without a dragonlord to hold his hand)? I suppose he'd need at least AoD and dreadlance or so?
thanks a lot in advance;)
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Group 28- Name: Cananatra; Warrior; Follower of Slaanesh
WS:4 S:4 T:5 D:4 I:3
Equipment: MC Long sword, Throwing Axe, Dagger, Heavy Armour, Slaanesh Amulet, Dalvian Hunting Horn, Rations x 7, Null stone x 1, 525 Gold, Dark Steed, Blackpowder Pistol [18/18]
Skills: Defensive Fighting, Ride, Endurance
WS:4 S:4 T:5 D:4 I:3
Equipment: MC Long sword, Throwing Axe, Dagger, Heavy Armour, Slaanesh Amulet, Dalvian Hunting Horn, Rations x 7, Null stone x 1, 525 Gold, Dark Steed, Blackpowder Pistol [18/18]
Skills: Defensive Fighting, Ride, Endurance
