The One Ring https://ww.one-ring.co.uk/ |
|
Isengard, What Next? https://ww.one-ring.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=26741 |
Page 1 of 1 |
Author: | willc684 [ Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Isengard, What Next? |
My army currently consists of: http://willc684.tumblr.com/ Saruman Lurtz Shaman 1 Captain 1 Banner bearer 2 Isengard Trolls 15 Beserkers 25 Uruk-hai W/ Sword and Shield 30 Uruk-hai W/ Pike 12 Uruk-hai Demo team 9 Orc Archers What i'd like to know is a good 500, 750 and 100 point army using just Isengard (or as much as possible) with what i have or what else i'm missing. thanks a lot for any replies in advance |
Author: | SteveVenezia [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
Well you're missing the two best Isenguard heroes, Mauhur and Vrasku. Maurhur & some Marauders are a powerful flanking force while Vrasku is one of the better snipers in the game. I would also strongly recommend Wormtongue if you're taking Saruman as he counters the heavy hitters you'll intevitably be facing - and be sure to put them both on horsies. I would also grab some Warg Riders as mobility is huge in this game - Sharku is a good leader for them but not required like Mauhur or Vrasku. Having said that you have a lot of cool minis. I'd play on using the 2 trolls to cause havoc, so something like this: 500 -Captain (Shield, Heavy Armour) -Beserkers x5 -Isenguard Troll -Shaman (Armour) -Warriors x10 (5 Shields, 5 Pikes) -Isenguard Troll 750 -Saruman (Horse) -Captain (Shield, Heavy Armour) -Beserkers x9 -Isenguard Troll -Shaman (Armour) -Warriors x11 (5 Shields, 6 Pikes) -Isenguard Troll 1000 -Saruman (Horse) -Beserkers x2 -Isenguard Troll -Captain (Shield, Heavy Armour) -Beserkers x11 -Isenguard Troll -Shaman (Armour) -Warriors x12 (6 Shields, 6 Pikes) -Lurtz -Warriors x12 (6 Shields, 6 Pikes) |
Author: | willc684 [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
Thanks a lot I'll definately be getting vrasku and mauhir on my next visit! |
Author: | -Bolg- [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
these aren't good army lists, they are bad in my opinion, 750 points for example i should take: vrasku 10 x-bow man (you can convert them if you want) mahaur 12 marauders+ schild (scouts) shaman+armour (or just a captain, or ugluk, the one witch cuts of a orc head, witch i think is really awsome) 5 berserkers 7 uruk hai pikeman captain armour and shield 4 berserkers 2 uruk hai shieldman 6 uruk hai pikeman with uruks you must take many man and berserkers, (and x-bows) and strong but cheap heroes like mahaur and vrasku. Lucas |
Author: | RefluentMonk [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
I think you are missing some Feral Uruk-Hai , they can seriously do some damage and at lower cost than berzerkers they are a nice addition. |
Author: | whafrog [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
Yes, Vrasku and some xbows are essential additions. I'm more of a numbers guy, so I wouldn't take 2 trolls + Saruman, it really eats into your troop count, unless you're above 1000 points (say 1500). |
Author: | -Bolg- [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
@redmonk: ferals arw 2 points less then berserkers, but D6 is definitly worth that for your elite warrior. Lucas |
Author: | Dr Grant [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Isengard, What Next? |
You've got lots of fun stuff to play with there and a Helm's Deep style Uruk Phalanx is a very cool looking army. However, you're missing the two best Isengard unit types in the game: Feral Uruk Hai and Crossbowmen, they are absolute game winners. Don't get me wrong, the models you have will be more than competitive and Isengard can make a whole range of really solid armies but if you're looking to make a really effective and terrifying force then Ferals and crossbowmen are absolute game winners. As others have said you're also lacking a few key named characters, Vrasku, Grima and Mauhur (in that order IMO) are all great choices for an Isengard list: I can't remember exact points but something like this is an incredibly effective 750 list: Saruman on horse and Grima 2 Beserkers 5 Ferals Lurtz 7 ferals Armoured Shaman 7 ferals Vrasku 11 Crossbowmen This list wouldn't be most people's first choice but I promise you it will beat the vast majority of armies out there. I entered it into two tournaments in the GBHL this year so was facing some of the the cheesiest and nastiest builds out there and it managed to win 1 tourney and come 2nd in another losing 1 out of 12 games in the process. Feral Uruk hai are point for point the best troops in the game. I may have said this before |
Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC |
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |