9th Age - Attempt on a "default" 2500 list
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:01 pm
Hi all,
We have started running games following the 9th Age ruleset now. I have tried a few matches to create my own list, but have failed both times. And I do believe its a bit of bad luck and bad tactics, so I don't want to blame my lists to much. Usually I tend to use mostly units I knew worked both from a comp standpoint, but also units that suits my way of playing (I believe my track record is more losses than wins). Now that there are new rules I have a hard time knowing what to pick, since I haven't been able to test things out. I just go with units I think is good or have read here on the forum that worked for others.
Here is two examples of lists I used so far:
2500 Pts - Dread Elves Roster
Dread Prince (21#, 678 pts)
. . 1 Dread Prince of Nabh, 258 pts (General; Heavy Armour; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Headsman’s Axe
. . . . 1 Lucky Shield
. . . . 1 Talisman of Greater Shielding
. . 19 Tower Guard, 420 pts (Musician; Standard Bearer; Dread Guardians; Halberd; Heavy Armour; Bodyguard; Fight in Extra Ranks; Immune to Psychology; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Champion (Dread Guardians; Halberd; Heavy Armour; Armour Piercing (1); Fight in Extra Ranks; Immune to Psychology; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . . . 1 Beast-Bane Halberd
. . . . 1 Rending Banner
Oracle (1#, 130 pts)
. . 1 Oracle, 130 pts (Level 2 Wizard Apprentice; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes; Master of the Dark Arts)
. . . . 1 Dispel Scroll
. . . . 1 Path of Heavens (- A Second Seal Special)
. . . . . . 1 0. Blizzard
. . . . . . 1 1. Wind Blast
. . . . . . 1 2. Thunderbolt
. . . . . . 1 3. The Stars Align
. . . . . . 1 4. Curse of the Westerlies
. . . . . . 1 5. Lightning Storm
. . . . . . 1 6. Call of the Comet
Oracle (6#, 300 pts)
. . 1 Oracle, 135 pts (Level 2 Wizard Apprentice; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes; Master of the Dark Arts)
. . . . 1 The Charm of Cursed Iron
. . . . 1 Path of Nature (- Breath of Nature)
. . . . . . 1 0. Healing Waters
. . . . . . 1 1. Master of Earth
. . . . . . 1 2. The Oaken Throne
. . . . . . 1 3. Spirits of the Wood
. . . . . . 1 4. Stone Skin
. . . . . . 1 5. Summer Growth
. . . . . . 1 6. Dwellers in the Earth
. . . . 1 Raptor (Mount's Protection (5+); Stupidity; Swiftstride)
. . 4 Dread Knights, 165 pts (Musician; Standard Bearer; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Champion (Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 5 Raptor (Mount's Protection (5+); Stupidity; Swiftstride)
. . . . 1 Gleaming Icon
Captain (1#, 272 pts)
. . 1 Beast Master Captain, 272 pts (Battle Standard Bearer; Lance; Repeater Crossbow; Heavy Armour; Shield; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Talisman of Supreme Shielding
. . . . 1 Pegasus (Fly (8); Mount's Protection (6+); Stomp (1))
Dread Legionnaires (35#, 385 pts)
. . 34 Dread Legionnaires, 385 pts (Musician; Standard Bearer; Cult of Nabh; Spear; Heavy Armour; Shield; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Champion (Cult of Nabh; Spear; Heavy Armour; Shield; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
Hydra (1#, 210 pts)
. . 1 Hydra, 210 pts (Breath Weapon (Strength 4, Flaming Attacks); Innate Defence (4+); Large Target; Regeneration (4+); Stomp (D6); Terror)
Hydra (1#, 210 pts)
. . 1 Hydra, 210 pts (Breath Weapon (Strength 4, Flaming Attacks); Innate Defence (4+); Large Target; Regeneration (4+); Stomp (D6); Terror)
Harpies (5#, 65 pts)
. . 5 Harpies, 65 pts (Fly (10); Insignificant; Skirmishers)
Dark Raiders (5#, 125 pts)
. . 5 Dark Raiders, 125 pts (Musician; Cult of Nabh; Light Lance; Repeater Crossbow; Light Armour; Shield; Fast Cavalry; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 5 Elven Horse (Mount's Protection (6+); Swiftstride)
Dark Raiders (5#, 125 pts)
. . 5 Dark Raiders, 125 pts (Musician; Cult of Nabh; Light Lance; Repeater Crossbow; Light Armour; Shield; Fast Cavalry; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 5 Elven Horse (Mount's Protection (6+); Swiftstride)
Here is another:
2500 Pts - Dread Elves Roster
Total Roster Cost: 2497
Dread Prince (14#, 1207 pts)
. . 1 Dread Prince, 145 pts = (base cost 140 + Shield 5)
. . . . 1 Beastmaster's Lash, 35 pts
. . . . 1 Armour of Destiny, 50 pts
. . . . 1 Divine Icon, 15 pts
. . . . 1 Raptor, 35 pts
. . 1 ~[(^One or more selected options present a potential usage conflict]×~[(#]Beast Master Captain, 151 pts = (base cost 75 + Battle Standard Bearer 25 + Beast Master 40 + Great Weapon 8 + Shield 3)
. . . . 1 Armour of Fortune, 25 pts
. . . . 1 Banner of Speed, 25 pts
. . . . 1 Raptor, 25 pts
. . 1 Exalted Oracle, 215 pts = (base cost 185 + Level 4 Wizard Master 30)
. . . . 1 Dispel Scroll, 35 pts
. . . . 1 Obsidian Nullstone, 45 pts
. . . . 1 The Charm of Cursed Iron, 20 pts
. . . . 1 Path of Nature, 0 pts
. . . . 1 Raptor, 25 pts
. . 10 Dread Knights, 280 pts = 10 * 26 (base cost 26) + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Champion, 36 pts
. . . . 1 Rending Banner, 45 pts
Cult Priest (16#, 380 pts)
. . 1 Cult Priest of Nabh, 80 pts
. . . . 1 Headsman’s Axe, 40 pts
. . 14 Tower Guard, 232 pts = 14 * 18 (base cost 15 + Dread Guardians 3) + Base Cost Adjustment -40 + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Champion, 28 pts = (base cost 25 + Dread Guardians 3)
Executioners (19#, 280 pts)
. . 19 Executioners, 275 pts = 19 * 15 (base cost 15) + Base Cost Adjustment -30 + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Banner of Courage, 5 pts
Dread Legionnaires (31#, 356 pts)
. . 30 Dread Legionnaires, 320 pts = 30 * 11 (base cost 8 + Spear 1 + Heavy Armour 2) + Base Cost Adjustment -30 + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Champion, 21 pts = (base cost 18 + Spear 1 + Heavy Armour 2)
. . . . 1 Icon of the Relentless Company, 15 pts
Dark Raiders (5#, 110 pts)
. . 5 Dark Raiders, 110 pts = 5 * 18 (base cost 15 + Shield 3) + Base Cost Adjustment 10 + Musician Mus 10
Dark Raiders (8#, 164 pts)
. . 8 Dark Raiders, 164 pts = 8 * 18 (base cost 15 + Shield 3) + Base Cost Adjustment 10 + Musician Mus 10
We have started running games following the 9th Age ruleset now. I have tried a few matches to create my own list, but have failed both times. And I do believe its a bit of bad luck and bad tactics, so I don't want to blame my lists to much. Usually I tend to use mostly units I knew worked both from a comp standpoint, but also units that suits my way of playing (I believe my track record is more losses than wins). Now that there are new rules I have a hard time knowing what to pick, since I haven't been able to test things out. I just go with units I think is good or have read here on the forum that worked for others.
Here is two examples of lists I used so far:
2500 Pts - Dread Elves Roster
Dread Prince (21#, 678 pts)
. . 1 Dread Prince of Nabh, 258 pts (General; Heavy Armour; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Headsman’s Axe
. . . . 1 Lucky Shield
. . . . 1 Talisman of Greater Shielding
. . 19 Tower Guard, 420 pts (Musician; Standard Bearer; Dread Guardians; Halberd; Heavy Armour; Bodyguard; Fight in Extra Ranks; Immune to Psychology; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Champion (Dread Guardians; Halberd; Heavy Armour; Armour Piercing (1); Fight in Extra Ranks; Immune to Psychology; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . . . 1 Beast-Bane Halberd
. . . . 1 Rending Banner
Oracle (1#, 130 pts)
. . 1 Oracle, 130 pts (Level 2 Wizard Apprentice; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes; Master of the Dark Arts)
. . . . 1 Dispel Scroll
. . . . 1 Path of Heavens (- A Second Seal Special)
. . . . . . 1 0. Blizzard
. . . . . . 1 1. Wind Blast
. . . . . . 1 2. Thunderbolt
. . . . . . 1 3. The Stars Align
. . . . . . 1 4. Curse of the Westerlies
. . . . . . 1 5. Lightning Storm
. . . . . . 1 6. Call of the Comet
Oracle (6#, 300 pts)
. . 1 Oracle, 135 pts (Level 2 Wizard Apprentice; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes; Master of the Dark Arts)
. . . . 1 The Charm of Cursed Iron
. . . . 1 Path of Nature (- Breath of Nature)
. . . . . . 1 0. Healing Waters
. . . . . . 1 1. Master of Earth
. . . . . . 1 2. The Oaken Throne
. . . . . . 1 3. Spirits of the Wood
. . . . . . 1 4. Stone Skin
. . . . . . 1 5. Summer Growth
. . . . . . 1 6. Dwellers in the Earth
. . . . 1 Raptor (Mount's Protection (5+); Stupidity; Swiftstride)
. . 4 Dread Knights, 165 pts (Musician; Standard Bearer; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Champion (Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 5 Raptor (Mount's Protection (5+); Stupidity; Swiftstride)
. . . . 1 Gleaming Icon
Captain (1#, 272 pts)
. . 1 Beast Master Captain, 272 pts (Battle Standard Bearer; Lance; Repeater Crossbow; Heavy Armour; Shield; Killer Instinct; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Talisman of Supreme Shielding
. . . . 1 Pegasus (Fly (8); Mount's Protection (6+); Stomp (1))
Dread Legionnaires (35#, 385 pts)
. . 34 Dread Legionnaires, 385 pts (Musician; Standard Bearer; Cult of Nabh; Spear; Heavy Armour; Shield; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 1 Champion (Cult of Nabh; Spear; Heavy Armour; Shield; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
Hydra (1#, 210 pts)
. . 1 Hydra, 210 pts (Breath Weapon (Strength 4, Flaming Attacks); Innate Defence (4+); Large Target; Regeneration (4+); Stomp (D6); Terror)
Hydra (1#, 210 pts)
. . 1 Hydra, 210 pts (Breath Weapon (Strength 4, Flaming Attacks); Innate Defence (4+); Large Target; Regeneration (4+); Stomp (D6); Terror)
Harpies (5#, 65 pts)
. . 5 Harpies, 65 pts (Fly (10); Insignificant; Skirmishers)
Dark Raiders (5#, 125 pts)
. . 5 Dark Raiders, 125 pts (Musician; Cult of Nabh; Light Lance; Repeater Crossbow; Light Armour; Shield; Fast Cavalry; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 5 Elven Horse (Mount's Protection (6+); Swiftstride)
Dark Raiders (5#, 125 pts)
. . 5 Dark Raiders, 125 pts (Musician; Cult of Nabh; Light Lance; Repeater Crossbow; Light Armour; Shield; Fast Cavalry; Hatred; Lightning Reflexes)
. . . . 5 Elven Horse (Mount's Protection (6+); Swiftstride)
Here is another:
2500 Pts - Dread Elves Roster
Total Roster Cost: 2497
Dread Prince (14#, 1207 pts)
. . 1 Dread Prince, 145 pts = (base cost 140 + Shield 5)
. . . . 1 Beastmaster's Lash, 35 pts
. . . . 1 Armour of Destiny, 50 pts
. . . . 1 Divine Icon, 15 pts
. . . . 1 Raptor, 35 pts
. . 1 ~[(^One or more selected options present a potential usage conflict]×~[(#]Beast Master Captain, 151 pts = (base cost 75 + Battle Standard Bearer 25 + Beast Master 40 + Great Weapon 8 + Shield 3)
. . . . 1 Armour of Fortune, 25 pts
. . . . 1 Banner of Speed, 25 pts
. . . . 1 Raptor, 25 pts
. . 1 Exalted Oracle, 215 pts = (base cost 185 + Level 4 Wizard Master 30)
. . . . 1 Dispel Scroll, 35 pts
. . . . 1 Obsidian Nullstone, 45 pts
. . . . 1 The Charm of Cursed Iron, 20 pts
. . . . 1 Path of Nature, 0 pts
. . . . 1 Raptor, 25 pts
. . 10 Dread Knights, 280 pts = 10 * 26 (base cost 26) + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Champion, 36 pts
. . . . 1 Rending Banner, 45 pts
Cult Priest (16#, 380 pts)
. . 1 Cult Priest of Nabh, 80 pts
. . . . 1 Headsman’s Axe, 40 pts
. . 14 Tower Guard, 232 pts = 14 * 18 (base cost 15 + Dread Guardians 3) + Base Cost Adjustment -40 + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Champion, 28 pts = (base cost 25 + Dread Guardians 3)
Executioners (19#, 280 pts)
. . 19 Executioners, 275 pts = 19 * 15 (base cost 15) + Base Cost Adjustment -30 + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Banner of Courage, 5 pts
Dread Legionnaires (31#, 356 pts)
. . 30 Dread Legionnaires, 320 pts = 30 * 11 (base cost 8 + Spear 1 + Heavy Armour 2) + Base Cost Adjustment -30 + Musician Mus 10 + Standard Bearer Std 10
. . . . 1 Champion, 21 pts = (base cost 18 + Spear 1 + Heavy Armour 2)
. . . . 1 Icon of the Relentless Company, 15 pts
Dark Raiders (5#, 110 pts)
. . 5 Dark Raiders, 110 pts = 5 * 18 (base cost 15 + Shield 3) + Base Cost Adjustment 10 + Musician Mus 10
Dark Raiders (8#, 164 pts)
. . 8 Dark Raiders, 164 pts = 8 * 18 (base cost 15 + Shield 3) + Base Cost Adjustment 10 + Musician Mus 10