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After some thorough studying of the new Necrons codex I have come up with 3 builds that I believe are viable, before I start putting together lists. I've playtested all three armies and they have done very well for me so far.

List1 - Footcrons - Imotekh and Zahndrekh give the Necrons the anti-tank and cover they need to continue to make sure they reach their target, and do well when they get to their targets. The Crypteks are for anti-tank insurance. The Eternity Cryptek gives me better chances with Imo's lightning.

List2 - MechCrons - The Storm Crypteks will take over the Ghost Arks to provide anti-tank and anti-infantry. Imotekh will join the Eternity Cryptek in the Ghost Ark. Necron Warriors will be used for holding objectives.

List3 - Melee Necrons - The Destroyer Lords will hang with the Wraiths to provide nasty CC ability. The Triarchs will take on Heavy Infantry like Terminators or horde sized units. The FA & HVY choices will be responsible for my anti-tank along with my destroyer lords, and my mobility should provide good odds.


Imotekh the Stormlord =225

Nemesor Zahndrekh =185

5 Crypteks(5x H. of Destruction) =175

5 Crypteks(4x H. of Destruction, H. of Eternity[Chrono]) =180

20 Necron Warriors =260

10 Immortals(Tesla Carbines) =170

10 Immortals(Tesla Carbines) =170

Triarch Stalker =150

5 Lychguard(Warscythes) =200

Annihilation Barge =90

Annihilation Barge =90

Annihilation Barge =90

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Imotekh the Stormlord =225

5 Crypteks(4x H. of Storm, H. of Eternity[Chrono]) =140

4 Crypteks(4x H. of Storm) =100

5 Necron Warriors(Ghost Ark) =180

5 Necron Warriors(Ghost Ark) =180

5 Necron Warriors(Nightscythe) =165

5 Necron Warriors(Nightscythe) =165

3 Necron Destroyers(3x Heavy) =180

3 Necron Destroyers(3x Heavy) =180

Triarch Stalker =150

Triarch Stalker =150

Annihilation Barge =90

Annihilation Barge =90

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Destroyer Lord(Warscythe, Mindshackle Scarabs) =140

Destroyer Lord(Warscythe, Mindshackle Scarabs) =140

5 Necron Warriors =65

5 Necron Warriors =65

5 Necron Warriors =65

10 Triarch Praetorians(RoC) =400

5 Triarch Praetorians(RoC) =200

6 Canoptek Wraiths =210

6 Canoptek Wraiths =210

7 Canoptek Scarabs =105

2 Canoptek Spyders =100

3 Canoptek Spyders =150

3 Canoptek Spyders =150

In the footcron list, drop the lychguard for some Arks (don't put the guys in them)
They will help with survivability.

In the Mechcron, try and double up on some squads to add some dedicated vehicles instead of all Arks/Nightsythes
They will add verisimilitude to the list.

In the MeleeCron drop some Praetorians (5) to add some arks, as you need more mobility. If you get two you should be good. Also, bulk up those warrior squads to at least 8 or they will get swept without protocol. Maybe 8 and 7 (not third).

With the Melee crons I would find a way to work in a res orb on one of the DLords and run him with your group of 10 TPs (maybe drop one wraith). You'd be spending 30 points to make 540 pts more resilient, in other words 5.56% more points for 16.7% more survivability, its a hell of a deal.