Items for the CoK Champion
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:18 am
Which magic items do you prefer for the dreadknight champion? With the addition of the large amount of common magic items, we really have quite a few very valid items within the points limit to choose from. Here are my considerations:
Potion of Foolhardiness
This item is possibly the most costeffective. The dreadknight gets +1A in a charge for only 5 points. If you are investing in a dreadknight to provide extra kills, you really should include this item! 4 S6 attacks with a cauldron blessing is pretty good for a champion :-).
Whip of Agony
I would say that a big unit of CoKs is at its best with a Whip of Agony champion and Standard of Hag Graef. The unit is amazing on the charge with a cauldron blessing, but will also continoue to deal serious punishment the following rounds if you keep them blessed. If joined by a dreadlord or BSB with hydra banner, the unit gets sinply terrifying, however expensive...
Potion of Strength
With a cauldron blessing, your puny champion is going to hit with 3 S9 attacks when he charges. That dwarf BSB never died any faster...
Ironcurse Icon
Warmachines rule 8th edition. A 6+ ward against them for 5 poiints is more than well worth it! One saved Knight earns you back 5 times the points.
Luckstone
2+ AS will fail eventually if the enemies start picking on the champion. A single reroll for 5 points is a good deal.
Dragon Helm
1+ AS is even better, and with all the flaming weapons around it could easily include a 2+ ward.
Ring of Hotek
Even in its downgraded form, RoH is to be feared. If played right this item can change the game.
Null Talisman/Obsidian Trinket
Magic resistance is helpful against magic heavy armies.
Potion of Foolhardiness
This item is possibly the most costeffective. The dreadknight gets +1A in a charge for only 5 points. If you are investing in a dreadknight to provide extra kills, you really should include this item! 4 S6 attacks with a cauldron blessing is pretty good for a champion :-).
Whip of Agony
I would say that a big unit of CoKs is at its best with a Whip of Agony champion and Standard of Hag Graef. The unit is amazing on the charge with a cauldron blessing, but will also continoue to deal serious punishment the following rounds if you keep them blessed. If joined by a dreadlord or BSB with hydra banner, the unit gets sinply terrifying, however expensive...
Potion of Strength
With a cauldron blessing, your puny champion is going to hit with 3 S9 attacks when he charges. That dwarf BSB never died any faster...
Ironcurse Icon
Warmachines rule 8th edition. A 6+ ward against them for 5 poiints is more than well worth it! One saved Knight earns you back 5 times the points.
Luckstone
2+ AS will fail eventually if the enemies start picking on the champion. A single reroll for 5 points is a good deal.
Dragon Helm
1+ AS is even better, and with all the flaming weapons around it could easily include a 2+ ward.
Ring of Hotek
Even in its downgraded form, RoH is to be feared. If played right this item can change the game.
Null Talisman/Obsidian Trinket
Magic resistance is helpful against magic heavy armies.