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Greetings Dakka.

My gaming group made the decision to go back to 2k games after deciding 2.5k games took too long. Problem is, after so long playing larger games, it's difficult to give up all the toys I've grown accustomed to. That being said, I've put together what I think is a decent list, sitting at 1795. So I've still got 205 points to fill, and no idea what to use! I keep ending up with odd numbers of points left over and am forced to buy unwanted wargear to make up the difference. So here's what I've got so far

Nemesor Zahndrekh (Court: 2 Harbingers of Despair) 245

Deathmark x 5 (Night Scythe) - 195

Deathmark x 5 (Night Scythe) - 195

Warriors x 5 - 65

Warriors x 5 - 65

Warriors x 5 - 65

Warriors x 5 - 65

Wraiths x 6 (3 Coils) - 240

Wraiths x 6 (3 Coils) - 240

Doom Scythe - 175

Doom Scythe - 175

Aegis Defense Line (Comm Relay) - 70

For this purposes of this thread, I'm looking for maximum competitiveness without being ridiculously cheesy (my gaming group is fairly competitive, but despises cheese). I like the core of the list and would prefer that it not change too much, but if something needs to go then it needs to go. Are there any major roles that need filled? Is there something glaringly obvious that I'm missing? I'd also like to be within 5 points of the 2k mark without going over, if at all possible. If going over is unavoidable, my gaming group will (mostly) accept up to 4 points over, but anything over that is a problem.

I guess my first question for you is what Zandrekh brings to the table for your army? He's a hefty chunk of points, and might be something to prune back if you don't have a clear plan for him. But, if you do have a plan for him, I'm cool with that.

Honestly, the troops make me nervous. As your opponent, I would focus all of my efforts on removing them, and with only 20 scoring bodies on your side, It wouldn't take too much effort. The aegis line can help, but it still makes for rough games.

What other "toys" do you have? I'd prefer to help you finish your list using models you already have.


But from first glance, I'd suggest the following changes:


- Although I haven't really played with deathmarks before, I really don't feel that you need 2 of them. 1 unit should be enough.

- Give the night scythes to your troops instead. Mobility of scoring units is very important.


Also, while you may like Zandrehk, I'm not completely sold on him as an HQ here. I'd probably go - from order of most preferred to least - Overlord on command barge, destroyer lord and then Immotehk with chrono-tek.

Just adding to what you have I would say a DLord sticks out. Run him with the Wraiths.

I second the idea of moving the Scythes to the troops. I think 4 by 5 Warriors can be plenty at 2K (I run 1 group of 15 and 2 groups of 5 in Scythes) however you really need a couple in Scythes that you can play keep away with until you have so many threats in their face the last thing they are concerned with are your troops.

Thanks for the critique, guys!

First off, here's the other models I've got to play with:

2 x Command Barge
1 x Overlord
3 x Doomsday Ark
2 x Triarch Stalker
16 x Warriors
9 x Scarabs

GiantSlingshot: I guess the reason I picked Zahndrekh as an HQ was because A) he opens up a Court, and B) I was interested in seeing what the other Necron Special Characters bring to the table. I've played with Bargelords, D. Lords, and Imotekh before, and been generally happy with their performance - was more for the sake of variety I guess. I'd be open to trying one of the other Special Characters as well. Generic Overlords/D. Lords are at the bottom of my priority list right now: they'll probably end up in my 'final' 6th edition list, but for right now I want to experiment a bit with them.

Also, a note on troops. 20 Warriors might not seem like a lot, and it's not. But they're surprisingly durable (especially if you put one or two units of them in reserve) and in my experience, they're usually ignored in favor of my other threats.

jy2: I see what you're saying about troop mobility. On the other hand, I do feel that (at least in my case) any Deathmark units NEED the Night Scythe for precision placement - otherwise they tend to mishap scatter, or scatter out of rapid fire/template range and then get shot up. You might be right in that only one unit is necessary though.

ShadarLogoth: You're right in that the D. Lord is sexy. I've ran a couple of Wraithwing lists using D. Lords at 2500, and they are absolute beatsticks. But as I mentioned to GiantSlingshot, I'm really interested in experimenting with other Necron SCs.

Thanks again for the C&C guys! I'm already looking at my list in a new light and will work on it some more today! Keep it coming!