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8th Ed. Strategies against Beastmen, Ogres and Skaven?
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no stegadons... lots of chameleons... deep units of surus warriors. Spread accross the battlefield, your leadership is better. Be aggressive.
Hey thanks for the reply.
what would be the disadvantage of taking a stegadon?
I have no experience but it seems a stegadon can be used to divert attention away from other units in addition to being a useful unit in itself.
So what would be a better choice?
cheers.
what would be the disadvantage of taking a stegadon?
I have no experience but it seems a stegadon can be used to divert attention away from other units in addition to being a useful unit in itself.
So what would be a better choice?
cheers.
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Ancient steg wouldn't be so bad, all three are very susceptible to poison. 4D6 +3 poison shots will often be better than charging him in, especially against Rat Ogres or Minotaurs.
I haven't fought the noew OK book yet, so I'll leave that to someone else. I can give you tips for fighting Beastmen and Skaven though.
Your priority target for both will be taking out their BSB. BM can use it to reroll primal fury, this is a Very Bad Thing. Skaven depend on the reroll to stick around, especially if you can flank them to take away Strength in Numbers (where they add their rank bonus to their leadership.) Consider a Skrox unit (22+2 with Std/Mus) that can be used as a headhunting squad. Do not challenge Skaven as they can retreat to the back with no ill effect.
Salamanders are definitely your friend for softening up the hordes you will see.
Do not skimp on magic protection, depending on the points you play at try to add both becalming and a scroll caddy. Save your scroll for the dreaded 13th.
Make sure you have something with flaming attacks that can kill off a Hell Pit Abomination.
Go with either Lore of Light (for boosting your Saurus blocks) or Lore of Life (Dwellers to thin out hordes).
I haven't fought the noew OK book yet, so I'll leave that to someone else. I can give you tips for fighting Beastmen and Skaven though.
Your priority target for both will be taking out their BSB. BM can use it to reroll primal fury, this is a Very Bad Thing. Skaven depend on the reroll to stick around, especially if you can flank them to take away Strength in Numbers (where they add their rank bonus to their leadership.) Consider a Skrox unit (22+2 with Std/Mus) that can be used as a headhunting squad. Do not challenge Skaven as they can retreat to the back with no ill effect.
Salamanders are definitely your friend for softening up the hordes you will see.
Do not skimp on magic protection, depending on the points you play at try to add both becalming and a scroll caddy. Save your scroll for the dreaded 13th.
Make sure you have something with flaming attacks that can kill off a Hell Pit Abomination.
Go with either Lore of Light (for boosting your Saurus blocks) or Lore of Life (Dwellers to thin out hordes).
cheers for that man, some really helpful info there.
I think I understand the basic approach to each army;
OK= the more shots you can get off the better and avoid general combat where possible.
Skaven= Salamanders are a must, sauri are superior in combat.
Beastmen= more general tactics but avoid harder hitting units and try to use their low leadership against them.
I've gained a lot of knowledge from this forum but the rest will come from experience I imagine.
The advice of LM veterans is invaluable so i really appreciate your help.
I think I understand the basic approach to each army;
OK= the more shots you can get off the better and avoid general combat where possible.
Skaven= Salamanders are a must, sauri are superior in combat.
Beastmen= more general tactics but avoid harder hitting units and try to use their low leadership against them.
I've gained a lot of knowledge from this forum but the rest will come from experience I imagine.
The advice of LM veterans is invaluable so i really appreciate your help.