[AoS 2 - Sylvaneth Discussion]

6 minutes ago, NorthernNurgling said:

Hi guys,

I've just started building a Sylvaneth 2k army primarily because of the beautiful models and me being an avid painter. I do have a problem however...

I love Tree Revenants - those models are amazing. Spite-revenants, much less so. Dryads, much, much, MUCH, less so.

But from my reading of the rules in terms of battleline choices, this looks like the reverse order of usefulness. I've currently got 20 dryads, and 15 revenants (unassembled). I'm accepting that I'll need the dryads for my Branchwraith to churn out, but is there a clear-cut winner for battleline?

My main opponent will be Ironjawz so I'm thinking 3x5 Tree Revs will be able to hang back then drop onto objectives in enemy territory late-game, but I'm sure they will die as soon as they get into combat. Is my only alternative big blocks of wood-hugging Dryads?  Can't figure out how to get the most value out of the battleline tax... 

I do intend to run TLA general and Drycha (because I own them!) and my rule-of-cool won't let me skip Alarielle… These plus a Kurnoth deathstar pretty much fills out a 2k list. 

Sorry to ramble, my actual question is: Is 3x5 Tree Revs a viable battleline selection for 2k?

Thanks!

Hmmmmm 

I'm new here too and gradually building a Sylvaneth Army. 

Unfortunately, I am of the opposite opinion of you and love the Dryads! 

I'm not sure about Revenant's as I haven't looked into them much.  However I believe (others here are far more knowledgeable and experienced) that Revenant's are far more useful than formerly and a combination of Tree / Spites might be do-able, im sure others here will assist - Good Luck with the Iron Jawz! 

[AoS 2 - Sylvaneth Discussion]

On 9/24/2019 at 1:02 AM, Frowny said:

You have a reasonable force.

The only thing you need are some forests. I would get 2, so you can teleport between them. A bit more ok investmemt still but a start all the same.

 

Something like

Treelord ancient

Durthu +relic

Treelord

Branchwraith

20x dryads

20x dryads

5x tree revenants

 

Probably you could adjust to 1250 or so and have a good game of it. It would be a reasonable army.

Next things to buy would be the trees as mentioned and then maybe just more of whatever you enjoyed. Or maybe some hunters so you can have tried everything

 

Thanks Frowny. I've read on some popular "Sylvaneth Strategy" Site (CD Stat?) that it might be that bit harder to summon Wyldewood due to enemies making it difficult.  With Tree Lord Ancient you get an extra "Free Wyldewood" with him in your List (as I understand it). 

As I am an un battle tested newbie I figured that any chance to get an auto - include Wyldewood in the game should be seized upon; especially as they are so fundamental to Sylvaneth mobility and game-control. 

Until I'm more confident and familiar with the Game mechanics of AoS o would probably take an Ancient and Acorn of Ages. Also I like Tree Lords (especially Ancients) Models 🙂 😳 

I must definitely invest in Wyldewood Models.... 😁 

Thanks for the list and advice, it's very useful  and gives me something to go on and aim towards.... 😁 

I appreciate any/all advice I can get... 

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On 9/24/2019 at 12:54 AM, Emissary said:

Kurnoth hunters and spite revenants are what you need.  At least 3 boxes of each.   And 3-4 Awakened Wyldwoods

Thanks. Yes I've had my eyes on Hunters for a while now, their almost definitely a mainstay of Sylvaneth.... 

[AoS 2 - Sylvaneth Discussion]

Hi All! 

I'm a new "Late Bloomer" to Sylvaneth and AoS.... 

I have 47 Dryads, 2 Branchwyches, 3 (eventually on arrival) Branchwraiths, 5 (on assembly) Tree Revenants and 3 Tree Lords /Tree Lord Ancients/Durthu and endless spells all in various stages of Assembly /undercoating.... 

I just wanted to ask you wise and Venerable folk, Do I have sufficient Forces to field a reasonable battle -worthy force.....? 

Secondly, can anyone offer me any advice before I go to War.....? 😁 

 

Kind regards 

Ian