Ulthuan

Playing a game of classic 8th edition this Friday with my son who plays O&G and WoC.

Lords

Alarielle the Radiant
- High Magic x3,
- Lore of Light x1,

Archmage
- Lore of Life
- Wizard Level 4
- Ithilmar Barded Elven Steed
- Book of Hoeth
- Talisman of Preservation

Heroes

Handmaiden of the Everqueen
- Horn of Isha

Noble
- Dragon Armour
- Lance
- Longbow
- Shield
- Battle Standard Bearer
- Banner of Avelorn
- Ithilmar Barded Elven Steed

Core

5x Ellyrian Reavers
- Musician
- Bows no Spears

5x Ellyrian Reavers
- Musician
- Bows no Spears

20x Lothern Sea Guard
- Musician
- Standard Bearer
- Shields

13x Silver Helms
- Champion
- Musician
- Standard Bearer

Special

20x Phoenix Guard
- Champion
- Musician
- Standard Bearer
- Razor Standard

19x White Lions of Chrace
- Champion
- Musician
- Standard Bearer
- Banner of the World Dragon

Rare

Frostheart Phoenix

20x Sister of Avelorn
- Champion

Any tips/tweaks?

evinkuruga wrote:Any tips/tweaks?

Depends how cruel you want to be to him.

In general it looks good, and I like some of the synergies. Magic could be optimised though. Two level 4s is usually a bit of a waste because you'll struggle to have enough power dice to cast all those spells. Maybe you could drop the archmage down to a level 1 or 2 with a dispel scroll, or even two level 1s with Light so that Banishment becomes S6. Light would also be a solid choice for all of Alarielle's spells because of the bubble spells which can boost your two main infantry blocks. Of course, High is also a very good choice. And you could use any spare points to get more white lions.

In any case, let us know how it goes. Great to see someone still playing 8th, especially right now!

Elithmar wrote:In general it looks good,

I agree, the units are very solid while the Phoenix and Everqueen are very dangerous.

evinkuruga wrote:Any tips/tweaks

The main problem could be a lack of high strength attacks. I would usually bring RBT, also WoC hate them and they give good board control. Horn of Isha is interesting but I’d be tempted to go Reaver Bow/Potion of Strength for those S8 shots. The cavalry bus is very resilient but if it doesn’t win on the charge it could struggle thereafter. I’d suggest switching the Archmage to Beasts for the Strength boosts and Ogre Blade or Star Lance/Great Weapon on the BSB.