Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

Ok, so I'm going to run a 2.5k army with a Slaan, 20 temple guard, saurus calvery and a bunch of saurus.

Now would it be better to use an Engine of the Gods, or an Ancient Steg with chief+warspear?

Both work, but I worry more about the engine. Saurus grind in combat for a very long time, and the area effect wounds that the engine cranks out is often better than one good round of impact hits.

-Matt

Engine of the Gods all the way, and you STILL have an Ancient Steg. just without the Howdah weapons.

the Engines abilities are very good at buffing your entire army while the Ancient Steg is just a beat stick.

I wouldnt just run 1, go at least 2 or none at all.

EotG are better overall for what you get. One problem is that you might be tempted to use the Skink for magic. DON'T. The Slann should have all the dice most of the time. Besides, the the 5+ ward should be used until you hit combat, then spam the area damage. My only exception to casting with a Priest is with Tehenhuain, because he's a bad ass and deserves casting rights.

Warspear Steg has lost a lot of punch. Still viable, but unlikely to give you to KD you want and will get with the EotG.