In this thread I will post my thoughts on the list based on the idea of being defensive and let the enemy come to you. In the future I will do defense related tacticas and battle reports in this very topic.
Up to date list:
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Archmage, 285
General; Magic Level 4; Lore of Heaven
Book of Hoeth [55.0]
Golden Crown of Atrazar [10.0]
Mage, 135
Magic Level 1; Lore of Beasts
Dispel Scroll [25.0]
Khaine's Ring of Fury [25.0]
Noble BSB on Barded Steed, 170
Dragon Armour;
Enchanted Shield [5.0]
Sword of Might [20.0]
Dawnstone [25.0]
5 Ellyrian Reavers: Bow (swap), 85
5 Ellyrian Reavers: Bow (swap), 85
7 Silver Helms: Shields, Musician, 171
4 Eagle Claw Bolt Thrower, 70
23 Archers: FCG, 260
28 White Lions: FCG, Banner of World Drag, 444
24 Phoenix Guard: FCG, Razor Standard, 435
1 Great Eagle, 50
Models in Army: 102
Total Army Cost: 2400
Original Post:
So, there is a tournament at the end of June which includes all the ETC rules (in short: 5 dice spell casting, 4 for death / shadow, lots of limitations) plus special characters are allowed.
I am still struggling on wether I should take my battle-proven cav list with dual phoenixes (which you can find here: http://www.ulthuan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=47153 ) or should I go with a decent Teclis list. Assuming I'll go with Teclis, here is what I'll bring:
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Teclis @ 450.0 Pts
Mage, Light, Dispel Scroll @ 110.0 Pts
Mage, Light, Forbidden Rod @ 120.0 Pts
Noble on Barded Steed, BSB, Star Lance, TOTS, Enchanted Shield, Dragon Armour @ 170.0 Pts
19 Archers, Standard; Musician @ 210.0 Pts
9 Silver Helms, FCG, Shields @ 237.0 Pts
5 Ellyrian Reavers, Bows (swap) @ 85.0 Pts
5 Ellyrian Reavers, Bows (swap) @ 85.0 Pts
28 White Lions, FCG, BotWD @ 444.0 Pts
1 Frostheart Phoenix @ 240.0 Pts
1 Frostheart Phoenix @ 240.0 Pts
Models in Army: 66
Total Army Cost: 2391.0
Mages with Lore of Light and their synergy with Teclis
It's not like I'm investing 230 points for carrying a scroll. Lore of Light on mages makes Banishment a viable (and an actually a first go-to) choice for Teclis. Their items: Dispel Scroll for ultimate magic protection. Rod of Power seems like a logical consequence. The ability to add +2 power dice (cap at ETC) when I need it is good.
BSB with Star Lance opposed to 1+ rerollable save
That's a hard choice. Magic Boosting abilities include Wyssan Wildform (+3S / +3A) and Mindrazor. Any of those spells synergies better with 1+R save rather than starlance. However, having Star Lance allows me to have TOTS and more combat damage for the whole unit, especially without magic support. In any magic-heavy list having a unit that can do something without this support is priceless.
Dual Frost Phoenixes opposed to Frost + 4 RBT
Another hard question for this list. I consider those choices equal, some are better in one circumstance, some in other. With RBT I have option of taking Withering vs other armies, where Pit of Shades or Mindrazor is not that effective. Frost Phoenixes however comb up nicely with Regrowth and double scroll - This means that they are moreresistant vs Pit / Sun. It is worth noticing that with double Frost I commit to having Regrowth in Life, which may in some cases destabilize my roster, opposed to Throne of Vines.
Any comments and suggestions are highly appreciated. Since this is my first attempt at Teclis list, I am certain that list is not optimized and there is much room for improvement
cheers
Furion