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So, for the Dark Eldar players out there, (even those who only play Dark Eldar in their covetous imaginations ) what kind of army list do you like, primarily? Do you field a Kabal list, a Haemonculus Coven list, or a Wych Cult list?

To refresh the memory of people who might not remember--

Kabal: Archon, Vect, Malys, Drazhar, Kabalite Warriors, Kabalite Trueborn, Incubi, Scourges, Razorwing, Voidraven

Cult: Lelith, Sliscus, Succubus, Sathonyx, Wyches, Bloodbrides, Beastmasters, Reavers, Hellions

Coven: Urien Rakarth, Kheradruakh, Haemonculus, Wracks, Grotesques, Talos, Chronos, Mandrakes

Universal: Venom, Raider, Ravager

If you like a composite army, click all that apply!

All the Dark Eldar armies I've gone against were mixed: A unit of wyches here, some kabalite trueborn/warriors there, the inevitable wracks on the backfield and a haemy (and/or Sathonyx) to lead them all.

If I was to pick a single theme, though, I'd go for the Covens. It relies heavily on Finecast model-wise, and doesn't capitalize on the strenghts of the Dark Eldar enough to be competitive, but an army of rampaging stitched-together monstrosities that feed on pain has an undeniable appeal to it.

I went with a multi-choice poll because I assumed most people were fielding two (if not all) of the options. I myself prefer the stylistic elegance of both the Kabals and the Wych Cults. If I were going to field a Coven list, I think I would want it to be ALL Coven.

Can't speak for myself, but my friend has a pretty fun Cult list.

Runs 3 Raider mounted Wych squads with various upgrades, 10 Hellions and Bloodbrides in a Venom. Also has 10 Scourges which aren't Cult, but still seems to work thematically. Runs a mix of Succubus, Lelith and Duke Sliscus as HQ's, depending on his mood.

Next time he uses them against me I'll get some photos, they look pretty badass.

He's been wanting to expand to a Coven list as well, but I don't think that's really taken off.