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I love rats, and have always wanted to start Skaven. Now that I'm earning enough to be able to collect 2 armies (Other army is WH40K Orks) I'm starting them up. I've got 2 couples of IoB for the mass of clan rats and the cool looking models. However, I'm completely new to fantasy and I'm just starting to read though the rules and so have no idea how you should go about writing a list for fantasy. In 40k, you have to think about anti- MEQ, GEQ, mech, counter- assault etc., so what do you have to keep in mind for fantasy?

On the specifically Skaven side, I know I need a lot of clan rats and skaven slaves, and to leave the rat orges and storm vermin at home. The Plague Furnace seems really to me, and the screaming bell looks good as well, do they play well on the table?

If people could show me some cookie cutter Skaven lists, just so I can get an idea what a solid Skaven army looks like that would be great!

Thanks for all the help in advance.

In general, large (as in 40-50 or even more) infantry blocks are your friend. Fortunately, Skaven are cheap enough that you can afford several.

Don't even look at weapon teams (Warpfire Throwers, etc.) until you have spent all your rare points. The rare choices do the same sort of stuff, only better and cheaper. Besides, they also draw fire from the weapons teams.

Check out the Underempire website for more skaven advice.

3000 Pts
that's 292 rats on the battlefield

Grey Seer
Warpstone Tokens
Screaming Bell
Warp-Energy Condenser
Skalm
40 Clanrats, Musician; Standard Bearer

Plague Priest Level 2 Upgrade;Plague Censer
Plague Furnace
Talisman of Preservation
40 Plague Monks, Musician Standard Bearer

Chieftain (Battle Standard Bearer)
Armour of Destiny

Warlock Engineer,
Doomrocket

40 Stormvermin, Musician; Standard Bearer

40 Clanrats, Musician; Standard Bearer

40 Clanrats, Musician Standard Bearer

40 Skavenslaves, Musician Shield

40 Skavenslaves, Musician Shield

Hell Pit Abomination,Warpstone Spikes
Hell Pit Abomination, Warpstone Spikes

Warp-Lightning Cannon
Warp-Lightning Cannon