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Thx for your answer. I mostly play smaller games (<= 1500 pts.), the plan was to take 1-2 „companies“ of 40 guys (10,20,10). But I dont know if Darkshards are a good Choice, ok could be replaced. I agree. Covens Battleline units are too expensive, absolutely. (And you‘re right, seems like my german keyboard auto correct assistent revealed the truth. :))

Hey guys, in several forums and articles, I‘ve heared about using the Special formation of Bleakswords, Dreadspears and Darkshards in Units that support each other. Say, there are like 10 Swords in Frontline, 10 Spears behind to fight in ranks and darkshards behind again. The Idee is, that Swords hve the better dmg potential, Spears support with 2“ range and darkshards that fire from behind. Every Unit gets their 20+ bonus as they profit from the our faction rules. I think of try this next time, but never seen before... Has anybody expierences with this tactic? Does it work, and how do you use it? Can the Darkshards shoot from this position (Line of Sight)? Many Thanks!

Hi Aaron, I´d say, it depends on what you expect of your allied units. Grabbing objectives, give support, do damage or just harass the enemy? Dreadspears are very good in holding ground (and especially Objectives) with their +1 to hits if they did not move this turn and another +1 to hit when 20+ models (in total lots of attacks because of 2" range with 2+/4+). With their 5+ Save and re-roll 1´s and 2`s in close combat, they are hard to break. Darkshards can give you a bit support in your shooting phase. 60 shots on 5+ to hit (4+ when 20+ models) sounds good, but don´t expect too much damage from them. Remember, 16" isn´t too much from your repeater crossbows, as many Units can try to attempt charging them. But if you just need a caddy for your heros and a little support in the shooting phase, Darkshards can be an good option. I don´t have Bleakswords in my army but in my opinion, they seem to be a kind of a more offensive alternative to the Dreadspears as they generate an extra attack on a hitroll of 6 (5+ when 20+ models). They are good to carry your squishy units into close combat and protect them a bit. Otherway the can do a bit damage and fixate a enemy unit for 1-2 turns. Anyway, I recommend to build the 30 models in just one unit to ensure you can profit from ther 20+ models ability.

Hi all, after almost 8 years without miniature wargaming, I returned to the table this year. A few months ago I found my old Dark Eleves again and want to try to make them powerful again (or just try it). After two games I can say, I have learned a lot on the battlefield and in this thread as well. Normally, my colleagues play up to 1250 points, but most of the time 1000. So I´m wondering, how to build a decent list for those matches. I´m think of the following: 1x Sorceress (Impossibly Swift & Anklet of Epiphany) (G) 10x Darkshards 30x Dreadspears 20x Executioners 1x War Hydra (Allies) ___________________________ Total: 1000 Points The Darkshards will be used to "carry" the Executioners into close combat while the Sorceress can be hidden in terrain or next to the Dreadspears. The Hydra is used to be kind of tanky and be a little bit faster then the rest of the army (even if it´s just a delta of 2") What do you think? Maybe another Sorceress, but what should i drop for it? Many Thanks to you all!