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Hi folks, it's me again!

I am starting another campaign, this time with Dark Elves. I have composed a few 500 point lists, although being new to Dark Elves I am not 100% familiar with the army (hopefully this campaign should help change that). I would prefer an all-rounder force (or as close to one as possible at 500 points), but my main opponents will be Warriors of Chaos and Ogre Kingdoms.

List One
Master w/ Heavy Armour, SDC, Enchanted Shield & Sword of Might (105)
14 Corsairs w/ AHW (154)
10 Darkshards (120)
10 Executioners (120)
TOTAL (499)

List Two
Same except switch the Executioners for a Cold One Chariot, 5 points less than List One.

I would love suggestions for this list. The only thing I already possess in these lists are the Corsairs, thus I am reluctant to not use them. As for everything else, I have yet to buy it, although I am trying to ball with a budget here (Australia is not cheap ) and the Master would likely be a kitbash. I have been undecided in particular on whether to take Executioners, Cold One Chariots or Dark Riders (which could also fill the Darkshards place possibly).

Finally, I also possess a Sorceress, however I am kind of reluctant to use magic at 500 points (the Master is much more survivable). If you are wondering, the campaign is set in the Southlands, and I am making lots of themed objective bases and even a fluffy unit filler for my Corsairs!

Thanks in advance,

Flam1ng0.

Corsairs and Black Guard do well at low point levels. Both are fairly survivable (Corsairs have a 4+ save, and BG kill everything before they get to attack!) and dish out a reliable amount of damage.

Dark Riders are always fun too. M9 fast cav with 2 S3AP shots each and a 4+ save? You can dominate the maneuver battle like that.

The sorceress would probably suck up too many points at this level, leaving you VERY short on bodies. Best to stick with the master until 750.