Looking for a relatively cheap but fun evil list.

CTBowes · **Joined:** Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:02 pm **Posts:** 24

So I'm fairly set on the good side of things but am looking to add an evil army to compliment. I want to spend around $100 on a 500 pt list. While each army has it's merits to me, i am having trouble deciding. Any suggestions on a good 500 pt list. I don't have to be super competitive, just fun and themed.

JamesR · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:31 pm

I have the perfect list for you! And it's under $100. $82.50 to me exact

It's 550 points thou

Warband 1
Sauron w The Ring
Mordor Troll

There you go! Quick, easy, and near invincible.

Dr Grant · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:50 pm **Posts:** 1339

For fun, fluff and cool models you could consider Goblin Town and the trolls. The trolls are $85 and the Escape from Goblin Town box set is $125 so twice your budget but A) You get a lot more in the starter box set and B) you're bound to be able to find some good discounts/bargains on ebay or from a local reseller. You could pick up just the evil models from goblin town on ebay for about $40 I reckon so that and the trolls (new) would be just over $100. That'll also give you about a 750 point list or so.

If you're not keen on them then Fighting Uruk Hai are dirt cheap on ebay and relatively expensive in terms of points in the game so you get a good army for your buck.

Lord of Winterfell · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:22 pm

^ As dr grant said....I'd just get a load of uruk hai & captains from ebay...you could pick up more than you need for $100

:boromir

The Traveler · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:24 pm

66 euros for 9 ringwraiths! And you can stretch their points quite far.

Armandhammer · **Posted:** Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:31 am

I agree with the Isengard recommendation.

Ranks of Fighting Uruk-Hai are very easy to obtain and look great marching across the battlefield, but be sure to spice up the troop variation to prevent things from getting stale in the long run.

Make sure to sprinkle in a few berserkers and don’t be afraid to pick up a pack of warg riders. They certainly aren't very competitive but they are great for theme and give you a different play style that'll keep you engaged.

Lord Hurin · **Posted:** Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:47 am

Moria Goblins are also good and can be found cheaply. A good 500 point list would look something like this:

Durburz
12 Goblins

Goblin Shaman
12 Goblins

Goblin Shaman
10 Goblins
Cave Troll

Goblin Captain with shield
12 Goblins

That's 51 models, 9 Might and 500 points exactly. PM me if you want more information.

JamesR · **Posted:** Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:52 am

Moria is indeed a cheap army to get. You can often find the Goblins for less than $1 each. I just bought 23 for $17 USD

whafrog · **Posted:** Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:36 am

Yep, I was going to say, if you can find an old Mines of Moria set you'll have a good start on an evil army. You get 24 goblins and a cave troll. Just add Durburz, another 24 goblins, and a couple of basic goblin heroes + shaman, and you're good.

LordoftheBrownRing · **Posted:** Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:05 am

For sure isengard or Moria. Moria captains and heroes are more expensive. And there are a ton of cheap Sarumans.

Lord Hurin · **Posted:** Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:48 pm

LordoftheBrownRing wrote:

For sure isengard or Moria. Moria captains and heroes are more expensive. And there are a ton of cheap Sarumans.

Saruman isn't the best choice for 500 points though. Old metal Moria Goblins can be used as Captains in a pinch. Admittedly, the official Goblin Captains weren't widely produced like either the metal Goblins or the Uruk-hai Captains.

*Shameless plug* I have Durburz, a Shaman and 24 Goblins in my trade list that I would let go fairly cheap. *End shameless plug* :-D

*Edit* Not suggesting a cash transaction. More like I'd let them go if he were to trade me far less than their $99.50 retail cost...

CTBowes · **Joined:** Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:02 pm **Posts:** 24

I'm thinking about avoiding goblins, just because ranks of them isn't super fun to play. I actually hate the Hobbit goblins, just from a lack of variety standpoint. I tend to lean towards the Fallen Realms. I like easterlings and Urukhai, as well as Harad.

VandalCabbage · **Joined:** Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:12 pm **Posts:** 286

Easterlings are super fun to play, but Building up an army of them takes time (you need lots of pikes). Therefore, I suggest uruk-hai, since unlike harad you can get away with pure infantry box sets, and a few captains or crossbowmen.

LordoftheBrownRing · **Posted:** Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:58 pm

Lord Hurin wrote:

LordoftheBrownRing wrote:

For sure isengard or Moria. Moria captains and heroes are more expensive. And there are a ton of cheap Sarumans.

Saruman isn't the best choice for 500 points though. Old metal Moria Goblins can be used as Captains in a pinch. Admittedly, the official Goblin Captains weren't widely produced like either the metal Goblins or the Uruk-hai Captains.

*Shameless plug* I have Durburz, a Shaman and 24 Goblins in my trade list that I would let go fairly cheap. *End shameless plug* :-D

*Edit* Not suggesting a cash transaction. More like I'd let them go if he were to trade me far less than their $99.50 retail cost...

Oh man after reading the comments I had forgot the point value lol

Looking for a relatively cheap but fun evil list.

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