3-0 in Local 1500 Point RTT - Aspect Host
Evening Eldar brains trust,
I went to a small local 1500 point RTT today and ended up winning the event going 3-0 with Aspect Host. Thought I would share the results and talk about a couple of things with the list that went well.
I played against the following factions:
Round 1: Imperial Guard (Siege Regiment) - Won 41-12 (tabled opponent bottom of turn 3).
Take and Hold, Raise Banners, Tipping Point.
Round 2: Votann (Oathband) - Won 49-34 (tabled opponent bottom of turn 4).
The Ritual, Stalwarts, Hammer and Anvil.
Round 3: Dark Angels (Stormlance) - Won 62 -57 (ended bottom turn 4 due to time).
Take and Hold, Hidden Supplies, Search and Destroy.
So far, in playing the new Eldar codex I've found that I was struggling more than usual to hold primary. We all know elves aren't the best for primary but normally I could get away with scoring reasonably well. However, the lack of phantasm, fortune and fate dice meant that survivability was proving quite difficult. So I wanted to design a list for Aspect host that could compete for primary - the solution - Wraithlords!
With the Wraithlords new ability it essentially means they have a better version of the detachment rule for aspect warriors and AoK (re-roll 1's to hit and wound). Although, this is only against a specific keyword, it is really handy. So I thought, why the hell not! They are just strong enough and just enough of a threat for the opponent that they can draw fire, survive and still hold primary. They can also do a bit of damage when required! I've never been a fan of Wraithlords in 10th but now I think my mind has been changed.
The second solution - Wave serpent rather than Falcon. Previously I was running falcons but found them to be really unreliable without the re-rolls from the index. Their deepstrike is amazing but for holding primary they are just way too squishy. So in goes the wave serpent and what a difference it made. Just strong enough to be able to keep fuegan with dragons and Jain with banshees safe and strong enough to sit on a point and hold primary. Only 110 points is an absolute bargain and I think I've been converted to the wave serpent. The falcon still has a place IMO but the wave serpent is a better all round option.
Lastly, Eldar are FAST! Using battle focus moves in different phases allows for movement across your turn and your opponents turn. Of course, you have to be strategic about your movement choices but if you get it right, it is so awesome. The banshees popping out 3" from the serpent, then moving 16" with +2 move and Jain is so dangerous. AoK taking a hit then moving 7" toward the enemy is something the opponent never expects and oh my did he take names today. Yes he is not as survivable as he once was but he is quick! Using fade back, swift as the wind, sudden strike and opportunity seized on AoK makes him so versatile.
Anyway, I could chat about this all day. The most important thing I found throughout the course of the day was that this army is so much fun to play. I've included the army list below and a photo of the squad (please ignore some of the painting I had very limited time to slap 3 colours and basing on them!)
Thanks for reading!
Aeldari
Aspect Host
Strike Force (2000 Points)
1485 Points
CHARACTERS
Autarch (105 Points)
• 1x Dragon fusion gun
• 1x Star glaive
• Enhancements: Mantle of Wisdom
Avatar of Khaine (300 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x The Wailing Doom
Fuegan (120 Points)
• 1x Fire Axe
• 1x Searsong
Jain Zar (105 Points)
• 1x Blade of Destruction
• 1x Silent Death
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Wave Serpent (115 Points)
• 1x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Twin bright lance
• 1x Wraithbone hull
OTHER DATASHEETS
Fire Dragons (100 Points)
• 1x Fire Dragon Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Dragon axe
◦ 1x Dragon fusion pistol
• 4x Fire Dragon
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Dragon fusion gun
Howling Banshees (90 Points)
• 1x Howling Banshee Exarch
◦ 1x Mirrorswords
• 4x Howling Banshee
◦ 4x Banshee blade
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
Rangers (55 Points)
• 5x Ranger
◦ 5x Close combat weapon
◦ 5x Long rifle
◦ 5x Shuriken pistol
Striking Scorpions (75 Points)
• 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch
◦ 1x Biting blade
◦ 1x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Striking Scorpion
◦ 4x Scorpion chainsword
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
Warlock Skyrunners (45 Points)
• 1x Destructor
• 1x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Twin shuriken catapult
• 1x Witchblade
Warp Spiders (95 Points)
• 1x Warp Spider Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Exarch’s death spinner
• 4x Warp Spider
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Death spinner
Wraithlord (140 Points)
• 2x Bright lance
• 2x Flamer
• 1x Ghostglaive
• 1x Wraithbone fists
Wraithlord (140 Points)
• 2x Flamer
• 1x Ghostglaive
• 2x Starcannon
• 1x Wraithbone fists
