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So, I've got a tournament coming-up this weekend and can't decide between two possible options for my daemon list.

I'm definitely trying out the plaguestar idea that's been going around Dakka, but I can't decide on a supporting cast.

Core:
+ Herald of Nurgle: ML2 Psyker, Greater Locus
+ Herald of Nurgle: ML2 Psyker, Exalted Reward
+ Epidemius
+ Pink Horrors
+ Pink Horrors
+ Plague Drones: 9x Drones; Plaguebringer w/ Lesser Reward
+ Soul Grinder of Nurgle w/ Phlegm
+ Soul Grinder of Nurgle w/ Phlegm

Option A: Fateweaver, 3rd Soul Grinder, Plague Banner for Drones
Option B: CSM allies = DP of Nurgle w/ Black Mace and ML3, Cultists, and a Helldrake.

Which is best to round out the list to 1850?

If you're taking epidemius you should go all out nurgle.

Where are you putting the heralds?

You should really grimoire the drones

If I were you i'd go with a Nurgle Prince or two with the instant death Balesword. Your drones can wipe out troops while your DPs can hunt MCs and tanks, providing you all the offensive power you need.