Warband 1
Durin, King of Khazad Dum
9 heartguard with shield
3 Khazad guards
292

Warband 2
Mardin
2 Khazad guards
3 Vault warden Teams (6 models)
4 dwarf warriors with shield
208

total: 500
might: 6
models 26

Why take Hearthguard w/ shield when, for the same amount of points, you could get a Khazad Guard and get it to protect Durin, therefore adding "free" str4 and a 2 hander.

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wellI found out if I want protection, through shielding, this guys works better than khazad and they stay to the very end...
khazad problem is the 1 attack... if your facing 2 ranks, youre already in trouble, and more if you roll poorly, least shield on those its 2A making them getting better odds to be able to survive while durin do the killing...

They only have the "Hearthguard" rule whilst Durin lives so essentially it's the same as Bodyguard. I do see what you're saying about the shielding though, as it's quite possible you'll be outnumbered in a few games.

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