Shade's are definitely used, and are great. I might consider dropping the two vanilla orcs and a spear orc for a spectre.
Buhrdur is definitely better in combat than off to the side having a 50% chance to hit.
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| Author: | fritskuhntm [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Angmar SBG 500pts |
I've read that Angmar is the worst, but toying with this: Buhrdur Shade Orc w/ banner 20 Orcs with shield 20 Orcs with spear 4 Orcs plain 47 units 3 might 0 bows (but one serious rock thrower) 500 pts. The Shade's -1 to enemy fight rolls, plus banner and spear support should win lots of fights. Buhrdur's 4+ throwing accuracy first got me interested...but I suppose I want him in the fight with his 3 attacks, instead lobbing from the side. Useful for Take and Hold... Variations could include a Capt of Baradur, or Thyrdan Wolfsbane...maybe some Giant Spiders as flank support. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | Jobu [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
You can remove 2 plain orcs and give 10 orcs with spear a bow as well. |
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| Author: | Shadowswarm [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
i second that |
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| Author: | fritskuhntm [ Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
Good, yes. Anyone actually use Buhrdur and his 4+ stone throw accuracy? Anyone ever use Shades? Are they worth the points? Buhrdur Shade 1 orc w/ banner 20 orcs w/ shield 10 orcs w/ spear 10 orcs w/ spear & bow 2 vanilla orcs. |
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| Author: | theavenger001 [ Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
Shade's are definitely used, and are great. I might consider dropping the two vanilla orcs and a spear orc for a spectre. Buhrdur is definitely better in combat than off to the side having a 50% chance to hit.
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| Author: | fritskuhntm [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
Spectres sounded good, but how often can I expect a hero to fail a courage test? Is there a tactic for using them that I'm missing? |
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| Author: | whafrog [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
Sentinels are great because the odds are with you at courage 2, but the odds are against you starting at courage 3, which makes Spectres a lot less useful. I've had a great time with the former, but not so much with the latter. The shade is great, if it doesn't get shot. Keep it well shielded. |
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| Author: | Shadowswarm [ Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
you dont really use specters on heros unless there is a nazgul that has been draining courage. its more for getting one of there troops to walk right into a cluster of your guys or move stuff like trolls or banners |
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| Author: | General Elessar [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
I like this list. An Orc shieldwall with a Shade and a banner will hard to break. |
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| Author: | BizzareWarstar [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
whats a vanilla orc ? |
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| Author: | Erunion [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
I think he means an Orc with no optional wargear. I hear they go great with hot fudge and peanuts.
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| Author: | BizzareWarstar [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Angmar SBG 500pts |
I should have guessed, sounds like a tasty Troll snack. |
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