8th Ed. protection against death magic

[hado75]

Hi Guys,

Last night i played a 1K game vs a friend who fields TK.
As to be predicted my magic phase sucks at this point level and his magic phase gave him the game.
(heirophant, lvl 2 (death) wizard and casket).

Are there any Scar-vet/ Ols-Blood builds that can withstand "sniping-magic"?

Do you guys have any tips to focus around when playing them?


Thanks for your tips!

 

[NexS1]

Charmed shield can save your butt once and dispel scroll the second time. Otherwise, you could put some units in front to block line of sight.
Also, the shield of mirrored pool shoots magic missile back at the caster?

 

[Stonecutter]

Since the death sniping spells are direct damage, the most effective way of countering them is through a combination of ward save & MR. That being the case, an OB with armour of fortune + MR2 would effectively provide a 3+ WS while MR3 would increase this to 2+. Unfortunately, with only 250 points to spend, such a build wouldn't leave much room for anything offensive on an OB. For SVs, the best that can be achieved is 4+ WS through a combo of MR & armour that grants a WS or MR3. Another option is scroll caddy and get into combat quickly.

 

[Pofadder]

4++ Wsv, talisman or armor of destiny...