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I'm wanting to start a Dark Elf army, but I don't like the composition of the Dark Elf armies I've repeatedly seen - lots of Repeater Crossbow armed Warriors backed up with a little combat and Sorceresses.

So I'm wondering if a Corsair heavy army is a viable option? I intend to field a good few strong units of Corsairs, with a smattering of Warriors to back them up - obviously with the tastier units in there too.

I've come up with an army list that I may try playing, it shouldn't take too long to build and paint up around Uni commitments, so I may be able to play it by Summer at the latest.

Black Ark Corsairs of the Tower of Blessed Dread

Lokhir Fellheart, Captain of the Tower of Blessed Dread w. The Red Blades, Sea Dragon Cloak, Heavy Armour, Helm of the Kraken. – 250 pts

Cruithne, Sorceress w. 2 Dispel Scrolls. – 150 pts

Severus, Battle Standard Bearer Master w. Heavy Armour, Shield, Sea Dragon Cloak, Seal of Ghrond. – 145 pts

Black Ark Corsairs x 19 w. Full Command, Banner of Murder. (Joined by Fellheart) – 240 pts

Black Ark Corsairs x 19 w. Full Command, War Banner. (Joined by Severus) – 240 pts

Repeater Crossbowmen x 15 w. Musician. (Joined by Cruithne) – 185 pts

Dark Riders x 5 w. Repeater Crossbows, Musician. – 117 pts

Harpies x 6. – 66 pts

Reaper Bolt Thrower – 100 pts

1,493 pts

The army would suffer alot from enemy ranged fire , and calvary charges. Perhaps replace dark rider and xbow with a unit of Cold one Knights?