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1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Ancient Allies */

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Ancient Allies

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	'''Phoenix''' The statline of your baby dragon, as fast as a giant eagle. Come in Fire or Frost flavors and they have options for a warden to ride it. The warden doesn't add much in attacks or defense, but the phoenix has a better chance of passing its rebirth roll with a warden on top.		'''Phoenix''' The statline of your baby dragon, as fast as a giant eagle. Come in Fire or Frost flavors and they have options for a warden to ride it. The warden doesn't add much in attacks or defense, but the phoenix has a better chance of passing its rebirth roll with a warden on top.
	*Fire: ~~320pts~~. Your woodchipper. It gains grind attacks and sweeping attacks, meaning whatever it does it is burning bad guys. With grind attacks and stomps it is slapping out 4+2d6 attacks every round in melee.		*Fire: 375pts. Your woodchipper. It gains grind attacks and sweeping attacks, meaning whatever it does it is burning bad guys. With grind attacks and stomps it is slapping out 4+2d6 attacks every round in melee.
	*Frost: ~~380pts~~. Your anvil. It gained Supernal in .205, so this bird will not run no matter how combat goes. Use its speed to run into a unit and hold it into place for a support charge. Be aware that with the unbreakability of supernal, it also gained unstable, so it's losing HP in place of running for the hills. You can use the hereditary spell to block the HP loss from unstable, so make sure you have a mage to support the frosty if you want it to live to the end of turn 6.		*Frost: 310pts. Your anvil. It gained Supernal in .205, so this bird will not run no matter how combat goes. Use its speed to run into a unit and hold it into place for a support charge. Be aware that with the unbreakability of supernal, it also gained unstable, so it's losing HP in place of running for the hills. You can use the hereditary spell to block the HP loss from unstable, so make sure you have a mage to support the frosty if you want it to live to the end of turn 6.

	==Magic Items==		==Magic Items==

1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Special */

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Special

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	===Special===		===Special===
	'''Sword Masters''' Base 125 for 5 + ~~21pts~~. A minimum sized unit of these is throwing out 10 Off6 str5 ap2 attacks at Agi 6 (11 with a champion). Their Offensive skill and Sword Sworn means they'll be hitting most units on 2+. These are your bunker busters, they'll eat through enemy units before they can even attack. They only have heavy armor, so don't expect them to take much in return.		'''Sword Masters''' Base 125 for 5 + 20pts. A minimum sized unit of these is throwing out 10 Off6 str5 ap2 attacks at Agi 6 (11 with a champion). Their Offensive skill and Sword Sworn means they'll be hitting most units on 2+. These are your bunker busters, they'll eat through enemy units before they can even attack. They only have heavy armor, so don't expect them to take much in return.

	'''Lion Guard''' Base 215 for 10 + ~~28pts~~. They throw out str6 ap3 attacks with multiple wounds (2) against large/gigantic Creatures (but not large infantry). They have valiant to so they won't run if they get charged by a monster and become stubborn if a high prince general is rolling with them. Your jack-of-all-trades unit, will do reasonably well against whatever you throw them at. They will dunk on monsters.		'''Lion Guard''' Base 215 for 10 + 27pts. They throw out str6 ap3 attacks with multiple wounds (2) against large/gigantic Creatures (but not large infantry). They have valiant to so they won't run if they get charged by a monster and become stubborn if a high prince general is rolling with them. Your jack-of-all-trades unit, will do reasonably well against whatever you throw them at. They will dunk on monsters.

	'''Flame Wardens''' Base 320 for 15 + ~~27pts~~. The tank option. They have 4++ and fight in extra rank. A minimum sized unit of them can take whatever your opponent throws at them and be able to give some back in return.		'''Flame Wardens''' Base 320 for 15 + 26pts. The tank option. They have 4++ and fight in extra rank. A minimum sized unit of them can take whatever your opponent throws at them and be able to give some back in return.

	'''Knights of Ryma''' Base 340 for 5 + 45pts. Like hitting them with a truck. Devastating charge (+1 attack) means on the charge a minimum sized unit throws out 10 str6 ap3 attacks (11 with a champion). They can keep going in melee, only str4 ap1, but you should plan on breaking enemies with the charge. Also 2+/6++ heavy cavalry. Hot damn.		'''Knights of Ryma''' Base 340 for 5 + 45pts. Like hitting them with a truck. Devastating charge (+1 attack) means on the charge a minimum sized unit throws out 10 str6 ap3 attacks (11 with a champion). They can keep going in melee, only str4 ap1, but you should plan on breaking enemies with the charge. Also 2+/6++ heavy cavalry. Hot damn.

1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Core + Queen's Bows */

2020-12-30T19:48:34Z

Core + Queen's Bows

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	The following units count towards both categories, keep that in mind if you want Queen's Guard or Grey Watchers.		The following units count towards both categories, keep that in mind if you want Queen's Guard or Grey Watchers.

	'''Citizen Archers''' With Base ~~165~~ for 10 + ~~16ppm~~ some great archers. 30" range and 3+ to hit. Take as many as you like and they will make their points back. They only have light armor, so don't expect them to do too much in melee, but they have a decent offensive/defensive skill and lightning reflexes mean they can hold their own against some common flankers.		'''Citizen Archers''' With Base 160 for 10 + 15ppm some great archers. 30" range and 3+ to hit. Take as many as you like and they will make their points back. They only have light armor, so don't expect them to do too much in melee, but they have a decent offensive/defensive skill and lightning reflexes mean they can hold their own against some common flankers.

	'''Sea Guard''' Where to start with these. Base ~~275~~ for 15 + ~~22ppm~~. Essentially Citizen Spears + Bows, +1 defensive skill. They have Steady Aim (can shoot from the third rank and no penalties for stand and shoot) and Cover Volley (can stand and shoot at units charging nearby allied units). So they have the possibility to be very scary, but you have to play around it. They are point efficient models. Still not as stabby as a spear elf or as good range as an archer, but they can do both and that alone makes them worth the cost.		'''Sea Guard''' Where to start with these. Base 280 for 15 + 24ppm. Essentially Citizen Spears + Bows, +1 defensive skill. They have Steady Aim (can shoot from the third rank and no penalties for stand and shoot) and Cover Volley (can stand and shoot at units charging nearby allied units). So they have the possibility to be very scary, but you have to play around it. They are point efficient models. Still not as stabby as a spear elf or as good range as an archer, but they can do both and that alone makes them worth the cost.

	'''Elein Reavers''' Add bows if you want them. Base 180 for 5 + 19ppm, but should be 185, 20ppm. They may be nimble but without bow's, they're worse Lancers that take up your queen's bows allowance too. They are the light Vanguard cavalry that gets flanks.		'''Elein Reavers''' Add bows if you want them. Base 180 for 5 + 19ppm, but should be 185, 20ppm. They may be nimble but without bow's, they're worse Lancers that take up your queen's bows allowance too. They are the light Vanguard cavalry that gets flanks.

1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Core */

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Core

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	===Core===		===Core===
	'''Citizen Spears''' Your cheapest unit. Base ~~240~~ for 20 + ~~14ppm~~. With fight in extra rank and lightning reflexes, you'll be trashing other core units with even minimum sized units. Hordes of Citizen Spears are scary powerhouses (max size 50 models).		'''Citizen Spears''' Your cheapest unit. Base 250 for 20 + 13ppm. With fight in extra rank and lightning reflexes, you'll be trashing other core units with even minimum sized units. Hordes of Citizen Spears are scary powerhouses (max size 50 models).

	'''Highborn Lancers''' Dropped in price for Base ~~215~~ for 5 + ~~35ppm~~. If your running an aggressive list, or even just need some extra units to clog charge lanes, these beefy boys have you covered. (still not considered good enough). The issue with lancers in the current version is that they fill the same roll as Knights of Ryma and the Knights are better at that roll. For only 125 points more than lancers Knights of Ryma get +1 to dis/def/off/str/ap/agi, +1 attack on the charge, a 6++, and a 2++ against flaming attacks which protects them against alchemy, the most common counter to heavy cavalry. That said there are still a few niches that lancers fill better, namely being core. HbE only have 2 core entries that don't also eat at Queen's Bows so if you want a shooting heavy list that maxes out your Queen's Guard you will be limited in your core choices, lancers are a solid choice to fill out core and are not bad by any means. Besides filling out core, Lancers make (debatable) better character bunkers, they are cheaper to fill out bodies on a bigger unit and each model is still fully effective whereas knights of Ryma lose that second attack on the charge if they are pushed back in the ranks, not to mention the lower unit size cap. Lancers can also be used as beefy chaff or a fast moving anvil to position around, thanks to martial discipline lancers can play bait just as well as reavers (reavers do get vanguard though) and they can sit and take a charge, something that would melt your reavers. So are lancers a viable pick? Sometimes, most of the time Knights of Ryma will get more bang for your points, but Lancers are cheaper and more forgiving to use.		'''Highborn Lancers''' Dropped in price for Base 210 for 5 + 34ppm. If your running an aggressive list, or even just need some extra units to clog charge lanes, these beefy boys have you covered. (still not considered good enough). The issue with lancers in the current version is that they fill the same roll as Knights of Ryma and the Knights are better at that roll. For only 125 points more than lancers Knights of Ryma get +1 to dis/def/off/str/ap/agi, +1 attack on the charge, a 6++, and a 2++ against flaming attacks which protects them against alchemy, the most common counter to heavy cavalry. That said there are still a few niches that lancers fill better, namely being core. HbE only have 2 core entries that don't also eat at Queen's Bows so if you want a shooting heavy list that maxes out your Queen's Guard you will be limited in your core choices, lancers are a solid choice to fill out core and are not bad by any means. Besides filling out core, Lancers make (debatable) better character bunkers, they are cheaper to fill out bodies on a bigger unit and each model is still fully effective whereas knights of Ryma lose that second attack on the charge if they are pushed back in the ranks, not to mention the lower unit size cap. Lancers can also be used as beefy chaff or a fast moving anvil to position around, thanks to martial discipline lancers can play bait just as well as reavers (reavers do get vanguard though) and they can sit and take a charge, something that would melt your reavers. So are lancers a viable pick? Sometimes, most of the time Knights of Ryma will get more bang for your points, but Lancers are cheaper and more forgiving to use.

	===Core + Queen's Bows===		===Core + Queen's Bows===

1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Characters */

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Characters

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	==Unit Analysis==		==Unit Analysis==
	===Characters===		===Characters===
	'''High Prince''' ~~240pts~~. Incredibly killy big boi. You'll want one to kick ass and take names. Because of his high offensive skill and lightning reflexes you'll be hitting other lord level characters on 2+. You will need to dip into his special equipment and honors to keep him alive (he only gets a 4+/6++ with mundane equipment, 2+/6++ with a horse). If you have 5 points to spare, give him a bow. He has the maximum possible to-hit in the game and being able to ping off wounds at 30" when he otherwise isn't doing anything else is totally worth it.		'''High Prince''' 245pts. Incredibly killy big boi. You'll want one to kick ass and take names. Because of his high offensive skill and lightning reflexes you'll be hitting other lord level characters on 2+. You will need to dip into his special equipment and honors to keep him alive (he only gets a 4+/6++ with mundane equipment, 2+/6++ with a horse). If you have 5 points to spare, give him a bow. He has the maximum possible to-hit in the game and being able to ping off wounds at 30" when he otherwise isn't doing anything else is totally worth it.

	'''Commander''' ~~135pts~~. The kid brother of the prince. One less attack and slightly worse offensive/defensive skill (will still hit same priced characters on 2+). You'll probably be taking one as BSB. They have the same survival problems as the prince.		'''Commander''' 130pts. The kid brother of the prince. One less attack and slightly worse offensive/defensive skill (will still hit same priced characters on 2+). You'll probably be taking one as BSB. They have the same survival problems as the prince.

	'''Mage''' 225pts. The elves are good at magic and this guy proves it. He is an Adept by default and with Master of Spellcrafting he functionally has a +1 to cast all non-bound spells. Can choose from Cosmology, Divination, or Pyromancy. Currently, because of Asfad Scholar upgrade giving +6" range, you will usually want to choose Divination, as it's buffs combo incredibly well with your units and 2 missiles Divination offers, usually hindered by their range, are incredibly versatile and pose a threat to anything without 1+ save. Also, the attribute spell, combined with Martial Discipline and high leadership let's you play without a BSB ( LD 2d6 + Minimised on break/panic is almost the same as 2d6+ Reroll). Pick whatever combination you think suits your matchup best.		'''Mage''' 225pts. The elves are good at magic and this guy proves it. He is an Adept by default and with Master of Spellcrafting he functionally has a +1 to cast all non-bound spells. Can choose from Cosmology, Divination, or Pyromancy. Currently, because of Asfad Scholar upgrade giving +6" range, you will usually want to choose Divination, as it's buffs combo incredibly well with your units and 2 missiles Divination offers, usually hindered by their range, are incredibly versatile and pose a threat to anything without 1+ save. Also, the attribute spell, combined with Martial Discipline and high leadership let's you play without a BSB ( LD 2d6 + Minimised on break/panic is almost the same as 2d6+ Reroll). Pick whatever combination you think suits your matchup best.

1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Magic Items */

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Magic Items

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	==Magic Items==		==Magic Items==
	===Weapon Enchantments===		===Weapon Enchantments===
	'''Sliver of the Blazing Dawn''' (~~105pts~~) Spear only, makes it kickass. +1 str, +2 ap, and each successful to hit causes inflict 2 hits instead of 1. A very scary weapon but will use the entirety of your commander's magic allowance.		'''Sliver of the Blazing Dawn''' (110pts) Spear only, makes it kickass. +1 str, +2 ap, and each successful to hit causes inflict 2 hits instead of 1. A very scary weapon but will use the entirety of your commander's magic allowance.

	'''Elu's Heartwood''' (75pts) Longbow only, 3 shots, +1 str +1 ap. Pretty expensive, but makes a great dakka prince. The Queen's Companion Honour is an arguably better value.		'''Elu's Heartwood''' (75pts) Longbow only, 3 shots, +1 str +1 ap. Pretty expensive, but makes a great dakka prince. The Queen's Companion Honour is an arguably better value.
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	===Armour Enchantments===		===Armour Enchantments===
	'''Gleaming Robe''' (~~80pts~~) Mage light armor only. Makes your mage 6+/3++ and slightly better survivability for some miscasts. You have better, cheaper options.		'''Gleaming Robe''' (70pts) Mage light armor only. Makes your mage 6+/3++ and slightly better survivability for some miscasts. You have better, cheaper options.

	'''Protection of Dorac''' (60pts) Only for models on foot and heavy armor. +2 armor and defensive skill is nothing to sneeze at, pretty good for your high warden of the flame.		'''Protection of Dorac''' (60pts) Only for models on foot and heavy armor. +2 armor and defensive skill is nothing to sneeze at, pretty good for your high warden of the flame.
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	'''Star Metal Alloy''' (35pts) shield only. The first time the bearer's model suffers wounds with multiple wounds, half the multiple wounds. Great for a dragon rider or other monster mounted model.		'''Star Metal Alloy''' (35pts) shield only. The first time the bearer's model suffers wounds with multiple wounds, half the multiple wounds. Great for a dragon rider or other monster mounted model.

	'''Daemon's Bane''' (~~10pts~~) What it says on the tin. +2 armor vs magical attacks can also be nice for a duelist (other characters will probably have magical attacks from their weapons). Don't count on it to do much, but it is only 20 points.		'''Daemon's Bane''' (15pts) What it says on the tin. +2 armor vs magical attacks can also be nice for a duelist (other characters will probably have magical attacks from their weapons). Don't count on it to do much, but it is only 20 points.

	===Banner Enchantments===		===Banner Enchantments===

1d4chan>Stephenlucas600: /* Honours */

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Honours

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	More upgrades for your characters.		More upgrades for your characters.
	====High Prince and Commander Honours====		====High Prince and Commander Honours====
	'''Master of Canreig Tower''' (~~150pts~~) Can't take a mount. Makes your boi a spell boi. They get a large spell selection from 5 different paths (alchemy, cosmology, druidism, shamanism, and witchcraft) but can only take spell 1 from each. Commander knows 3 spells, Prince knows 5. They also get Sword Sworn so they can throw down with a great weapon. A flexible choice and is a must-have for many tournament lists.		'''Master of Canreig Tower''' (180pts) Can't take a mount. Makes your boi a spell boi. They get a large spell selection from 5 different paths (alchemy, cosmology, druidism, shamanism, and witchcraft) but can only take spell 1 from each. Commander knows 3 spells, Prince knows 5. They also get Sword Sworn so they can throw down with a great weapon. A flexible choice and is a must-have for many tournament lists.

	'''High Warden of the Flame''' (90pts) Can't take a mount. You're taking this honour for the 4++. Fearless, flaming attacks and magic resistance (1) are nice but not why you take this. Got a price drop to 90, still expensive, but if your planning on footslogging your general this honour is pretty good.		'''High Warden of the Flame''' (90pts) Can't take a mount. You're taking this honour for the 4++. Fearless, flaming attacks and magic resistance (1) are nice but not why you take this. Got a price drop to 90, still expensive, but if your planning on footslogging your general this honour is pretty good.

	'''Fleet Officer''' (~~50pts~~) nope. Only has two benefits, Cover Volley (can stand and shoot when a nearby ally is charged) and +1 to the roll for choosing deployment zones. He also gives your guys minimized panic tests if he's the general or BSB and they are within range (what an EoS marshal can do with an order for half the points). The only way you might field this honour is if you put him on a sky sloop. He gets +2 to hit with the sky reaper, but it's a large investment just to have an annoying dakka chariot.		'''Fleet Officer''' (40pts) nope. Only has two benefits, Cover Volley (can stand and shoot when a nearby ally is charged) and +1 to the roll for choosing deployment zones. He also gives your guys minimized panic tests if he's the general or BSB and they are within range (what an EoS marshal can do with an order for half the points). The only way you might field this honour is if you put him on a sky sloop. He gets +2 to hit with the sky reaper, but it's a large investment just to have an annoying dakka chariot.

	'''Queen's Cavalier''' (50pts) The bearer gains devastating charge (+1 attack and fear) but that's not why you take this honour. You take this honour to shove 2 big dragons into your army instead of 1.		'''Queen's Cavalier''' (50pts) The bearer gains devastating charge (+1 attack and fear) but that's not why you take this honour. You take this honour to shove 2 big dragons into your army instead of 1.

	'''Queen's Companion''' (~~40pts~~) Can't take a mount. Gives your boi 3 shots and the choice for moonlight arrows (str4 ap1 flaming) or scout+fae Miasma. Best choice for a dakka prince/commander.		'''Queen's Companion''' (50pts) Can't take a mount. Gives your boi 3 shots, Quick to Fire, and the choice for moonlight arrows (str4 ap1 flaming) or scout+fae Miasma. Best choice for a dakka prince/commander.

	'''Royal Huntsman''' (40pts) The model gains lions fur (+1 armor, +2 vs shooting weapons) and gives the unit he's in Valiant. Gets multiple wounds (2) against big models. A great choice for a footslogging general and easily one of the better honours mainly because of its low price. It can be put on a lion chariot for some shock value.		'''Royal Huntsman''' (40pts) The model gains lions fur (+1 armor, +2 vs shooting weapons) and gives the unit he's in Valiant. Gets multiple wounds (2) against big models. A great choice for a footslogging general and easily one of the better honours mainly because of its low price. It can be put on a lion chariot for some shock value.

1d4chan>KittenHugz: /* Army Rules */

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Army Rules

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	'''Martial Discipline''' Discipline tests (not break or panic tests though) are subject to a minimized roll (roll one extra dice and remove the highest). Even though you can't use it for break tests, it does apply for rally tests, so it is very likely your elves will return to the fight after they flee for any reason. This rule makes it easy to set up favorable charges by being able to consistently rally after a flee reaction.		'''Martial Discipline''' Discipline tests (not break or panic tests though) are subject to a minimized roll (roll one extra dice and remove the highest). Even though you can't use it for break tests, it does apply for rally tests, so it is very likely your elves will return to the fight after they flee for any reason. This rule makes it easy to set up favorable charges by being able to consistently rally after a flee reaction.

	'''Master of Spellcrafting''' Spells cast by models with this rule have their Casting Value reduced by 1. ~~Effectively~~ a +1 to ~~all casting rolls~~, ~~does not affect bound~~ spells.		'''Master of Spellcrafting''' Spells cast by models with this rule have their Casting Value reduced by 1. This is great for you, functionally a +1 to cast that doesn't bump into the +2 modifier cap on spellcasting. This does have a slight downside though, spells being easier to cast for you means easier to dispell for your opponent as well.

	'''Valiant''' Model is immune to fear (woo hoo), if more than half the unit has Valiant the unit is immune to panic tests caused by terror. Again, high leadership elves, but can save your ass against a monster in a pinch.		'''Valiant''' Model is immune to fear (woo hoo), if more than half the unit has Valiant the unit is immune to panic tests caused by terror. Again, high leadership elves, but can save your ass against a monster in a pinch.