Mr Mystery
09-28-2013, 06:18 AM
So starting this as a new thread, as it's news rather than rumours, and I felt it warranted it. If not, please do roll it into the existing rumour thread!
And off we go!!!
First up, a description of the kit, and it's price....
Dreadspears.
Does exactly what it says on the tin. £20 for 10 Dark Elves. Can be assembled as Spears, Sword and Shield, or Repeater Crossbows. Quick cost extrapolation.... Battle Report shows a unit of 40 Spears, with full command to be 390 points. Allowing 30 points for the full command, Dreadspears appear to be 9 points a pop. Which is nice. ASF, Hatred; High Elves, and Murderous Prowess. That's a pretty dashed pokey unit, and at a reasonable points cost.
The models.... Legs, torso and head are one piece. Downside is clear, that's a pretty staid unit. Upside is also obvious. Much less of a pain in the arse to assemble, not to mention rank up. And looking at the pics, they look good ranked up! For me, I think the pros outweigh the cons!
Witch Elves....
£35 for 10. Now definitely a Core choice, provided the battle report is accurate (sadly can't be taken as a given overall!). Lots and lots of variety. Pics speak for themselves. Cost in the battle report is 405 for 30, full command and the razor standard. Subtracting the 45 point cost of the banner, and again allowing for 30 point full command (could be more...) I make that 11 points a pop. Fairly reasonable!
No Sisters of Slaughter in the battle report, so limited info available at this point. Described as 'Once dispossessed Daughters of a fallen noble house, thirsty for revenge. Now, their vengeance long sated, they are the queens of the gladiatorial arenas, savage warriors whose quicksilver fighting is born of instinct and malice. Armed with Whips, and Bladed Bucklers. Really, really nice models!
Cauldron of Blood.....£45.
Blimey. That's a £20 price rise.....or is it?...You see, it's now a dual kit. If you make it up as a Cauldron of Blood mount for a Death Hag (hero choice for the Hag)....well....you also get Crone Hellebron on foot, not to mention a Bloodwrack Medusa on...erm...tail, I guess. So your first one is really quite good value if you ask me. Plus, Hellebron can be mounted on it, instead giving you a Death Hag on foot. Or if you'd prefer the Bloodwrack Shrine, big centrepiece, a special characters and a Hero choice. I'm happy that's pretty decent value myself, but will leave your decision to you! :)
Now, about that Bloodwrack... Battle Report has one on tail/foot....90 point Rare gribbly. Haven't read the battle report, so I can't say much about it's combat prowess. But a bit of background. It's not some Chaos mutant from the Mountains. Oh no. It's much more classical and greek than that. It's an Elf cursed by Atharti.... Which I like!!
Ooooh...hello! Fold out section.....Hellebron and Death Hag share pieces and fittings with the plastic Witch Elves.... That, I like! More variety is always welcome!
Now, with Mysteryvision, a couple of tidbits from the sample Army Book pages....
Cold Ones....yep, they've got two attacks each now, which is pretty awesome. Cold One Knights remain Ld9 basic, so that's a whine shutdown right there! Oh, and both beast and rider S4 basic. That's a nasty little Cavalry unit right there! ASF, re-roll 1's to wound...yes please Santa, I'll have that 'rubber lance indemnity policy' please.
Cold One Chariots....Now, I'm very likely misreading, but seems the Charioteer has not one, not two, but three attacks....each...Eurgh! S4 as well ;) And Ld9 to boot. Phwoar!!!!
Black Guard....
S3, I6, A2, plus ASF, Eternal Hatred (which may have changed, this entry doesn't say), and Murderous Prowess. Oh, and Stubborn with Immune to Psychology. And Ld9.....
Hydra....Fiery Breath appears to be an upgrade.
Kharbydiss....little info at this stage.
Enjoy!
And off we go!!!
First up, a description of the kit, and it's price....
Dreadspears.
Does exactly what it says on the tin. £20 for 10 Dark Elves. Can be assembled as Spears, Sword and Shield, or Repeater Crossbows. Quick cost extrapolation.... Battle Report shows a unit of 40 Spears, with full command to be 390 points. Allowing 30 points for the full command, Dreadspears appear to be 9 points a pop. Which is nice. ASF, Hatred; High Elves, and Murderous Prowess. That's a pretty dashed pokey unit, and at a reasonable points cost.
The models.... Legs, torso and head are one piece. Downside is clear, that's a pretty staid unit. Upside is also obvious. Much less of a pain in the arse to assemble, not to mention rank up. And looking at the pics, they look good ranked up! For me, I think the pros outweigh the cons!
Witch Elves....
£35 for 10. Now definitely a Core choice, provided the battle report is accurate (sadly can't be taken as a given overall!). Lots and lots of variety. Pics speak for themselves. Cost in the battle report is 405 for 30, full command and the razor standard. Subtracting the 45 point cost of the banner, and again allowing for 30 point full command (could be more...) I make that 11 points a pop. Fairly reasonable!
No Sisters of Slaughter in the battle report, so limited info available at this point. Described as 'Once dispossessed Daughters of a fallen noble house, thirsty for revenge. Now, their vengeance long sated, they are the queens of the gladiatorial arenas, savage warriors whose quicksilver fighting is born of instinct and malice. Armed with Whips, and Bladed Bucklers. Really, really nice models!
Cauldron of Blood.....£45.
Blimey. That's a £20 price rise.....or is it?...You see, it's now a dual kit. If you make it up as a Cauldron of Blood mount for a Death Hag (hero choice for the Hag)....well....you also get Crone Hellebron on foot, not to mention a Bloodwrack Medusa on...erm...tail, I guess. So your first one is really quite good value if you ask me. Plus, Hellebron can be mounted on it, instead giving you a Death Hag on foot. Or if you'd prefer the Bloodwrack Shrine, big centrepiece, a special characters and a Hero choice. I'm happy that's pretty decent value myself, but will leave your decision to you! :)
Now, about that Bloodwrack... Battle Report has one on tail/foot....90 point Rare gribbly. Haven't read the battle report, so I can't say much about it's combat prowess. But a bit of background. It's not some Chaos mutant from the Mountains. Oh no. It's much more classical and greek than that. It's an Elf cursed by Atharti.... Which I like!!
Ooooh...hello! Fold out section.....Hellebron and Death Hag share pieces and fittings with the plastic Witch Elves.... That, I like! More variety is always welcome!
Now, with Mysteryvision, a couple of tidbits from the sample Army Book pages....
Cold Ones....yep, they've got two attacks each now, which is pretty awesome. Cold One Knights remain Ld9 basic, so that's a whine shutdown right there! Oh, and both beast and rider S4 basic. That's a nasty little Cavalry unit right there! ASF, re-roll 1's to wound...yes please Santa, I'll have that 'rubber lance indemnity policy' please.
Cold One Chariots....Now, I'm very likely misreading, but seems the Charioteer has not one, not two, but three attacks....each...Eurgh! S4 as well ;) And Ld9 to boot. Phwoar!!!!
Black Guard....
S3, I6, A2, plus ASF, Eternal Hatred (which may have changed, this entry doesn't say), and Murderous Prowess. Oh, and Stubborn with Immune to Psychology. And Ld9.....
Hydra....Fiery Breath appears to be an upgrade.
Kharbydiss....little info at this stage.
Enjoy!