New army concept

[calitom]

So after looking around at the elves, I've found myself drawn to Dark Elves. Yes, they are dirty elves- but I've been wanting to start one of the elf armies since I got into Fantasy, and not only that but I was reading an article online about chariots and comparison between the different chariots available in the game.

Now I love chariots and have always wanted to play a primarily chariot army that wasn't Tomb Kings, so here I'm torn between either Warriors of Chaos for a chariot driven army or a Dark Elf chariot themed army. I like both, though am feeling a bit more inclination towards the Dark Elves... Anyways, here are the lists for the theme I have in mind for my next army and figure I may as well post both to get input- as I'd have to ultimately buy a lot of chariots or get someone to convert up a bunch for me, both having strong concepts around them would be nice.

So here they are...


Warriors of Chaos Chariot parade

Lord
Lvl 4 Tzeentch Sorcerer on Disc (charmed shield, infernal puppet, talis. of preserv. , Bloodcurdling roar, third eye of tzeentch) - Yes, not on a chariot, but amazing for a leader kind of character to be overseeing the chariot parade nonetheless.

Heroes
Exalted hero of Khorne on Chariot w/ EHW, Armor of morrslieb (4++ ward vs non magical attacks) and stream of corruption
Exalted hero BSB of Tzeentch on Chariot w/ Halberd/shield, Bronze armor of khrakk (immune to poison, KB, and psych), talisman of protection

Core
10 marauder horsemen of khorne w/ spear, throwing spears and shield - SB
10 marauder horsemen of khorne w/ spear, throwing spears and shield - SB
10 marauder horsemen of khorne w/ spear, throwing spears and shield - SB

Special
4 x Non marked chariots
2 x Khorne chariots

So here you have 3 units of fast cav, 8 chariots and a disc sorc. Looks like a lot of fun, and having most of the army T 5 with 3+ or better is rather tough looking to take down.

Here's the Dark Elf chariot themed list :

Lords
Lvl 4 High Sorc on Dark steed (Tome of Furion)
Dreadlord on Chariot w/ Lance, RPXB, (Armor of Darkness, Pendant of Khaeleth)

Heroes
Noble BSB on Chariot w/ Lance, RPXB, cloak, shield (Armor of eternal Servitude, Dragonbane gem)

Core
18 RPXB w/ musician
19 RPXB w/ musician
5 Dark riders with RPXB
5 Dark riders with RPXB

Special
4 x Cold one Chariots
12 Shades

Rare
2 x War Hydra

So here we have my shooting base of 37 RPXB men, protected by my chariots ultimately- this army provides something I haven't had much experience in Fantasy with yet- Shooting! It looks like a lot of fun, and that it'd be a really fun tactical playstyle I haven't been able to afford with the lack of shooting of my first two armies. Plus, I love hydras and cold ones to boot, so it fulfills that too. Lvl 4 will usually ride around using the Dark Riders as cover and for LOOS rolls.

Well, whatcha think? Cool theme to try to build? Should I even try to go for the Dark Elf list or do you think it'd flop? Ultimately, I like the Dark Elf list for the most part and would prefer to go with that but would enjoy input on either.

[Jack Shrapnel]

dark elves is my vote.... more well rounded, and lets you participate in the shooting phase, so adds to your pool of experience with tactics...

plus their models offer a varied painting experience from what you're used to (elves are quite different to paint then vamps, orcs, khador, marines)

So I think you'll enjoy painting them, and I think you'll enjoy the different playstyle...

so I vote dark elves!

[redshirt2375]

If you do go the dark elf route you should check out the trade forum...I hear there's a guy selling some of the stuff you'd need

[Edg3ofR3ason]

Hey Tom
Oh No not another WoC player ;D, wait Oh No not another DE list!
Seriously I think that the DE list would be much more competitive as I doubt that you'd have the necessary CR to sustain a combat. Granted there is a lot of impact hits but you'll need multiple units to erase any unit before they hit back. Cool idea though! So how much is 6 x 40

[calitom]

Hehehe, yeah. The DE list would be based primarily around peppering units with my shooting then moving in to finish them off with multi charges from the chariots / hydras.

[pmlizardmen]

DE seems better. also most of the shooting will be at your hydras and not the chariots so they will servive longer. also "never trust an elf". so you have that internal fear in your enemy player.