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So I've made my 1st attempt at a 1500 point Eldar list with NO aspect warriors, that's a 'fluff' based rule I set for myself. Here it is, comments and critisism is wanted. I personally really like flamers and would like 2 more if you can find 10 points to spare. This list has A LOT of psychic capability, and a lot of pinning weapons (kinda the theme). Farseers go with the Guardian Defenders, and I will try to keep enemy pinned (should be more likely with Wraithfighter and psychic powers)! Whether this army is competitive or not, it'll surely be fun to play

Farseer (singing spear) 105
Farseer 100

Guardian Defenders (BL, WL) 145
Guardian Defenders (BL, WL) 145
Storm Guardians (1 Flamer, WL) 130
Wave Serpent (SL, GM, HF) 145
Storm Guardians (1 Flamer, WL) 130
Wave Serpent (SL, GM, HF) 145

Hemlock Wraithfighter 185

Vaul's Wrath Support Battery (3 VCs) 90
War Walkers (2 Walkers, SLs + EMLs, SSs) 180

Well, its not a bad list.
I'd drop one Guardian Defender unit and give the remaining unit on foot a Serpent.
Serpents should have tl scatterlaser, underslung shuricannon, and holofield. Nothing else.
Warwalkers are better equipped with dual scatterlasers. More bang for the bucks.
I'd also give one Farseer a jetbike and eventually drop the other one. A Jetseer would be fast enough to bolster shooting.

Looks like a fun classic Ulthwe army. It's not competitive but it will give most competitive armies a run for the money just by being Eldar. It's a great list for a casual setting as it isn't too over the top and is fluffy.

If you can make Storm Gaurdians work then more power to you. I find that flamers and close combat weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.... uh I mean no match to guardian defenders with catapults. If you give each of the warlocks in the Wave Serpents a spear with 10 Guardian Defenders you'll find there's almost nothing they can't at least hurt if not kill.

Don't rely on pinning. It's a neat trick to throw out but don't expect it to do much and be happy when it does work.

Also, if you want to remain within Ulthwe fluff but add a little more power to your heavy support, try out Dark Reapers and fully upgrade them. In casual settings they are quite fun.

So why is the Ghostwalk Matrix no good for the Wave Serpents? Dont they need to move to get the increased cover? If I keep them in a ruins and moving that's a 3+ with no dangerous terrain test, right?

It IS good. People argue about Serpent wargear, but if you take a Scatterlaser on the main turret and Holofields, it's your call whether to take chincannon, GWM or both. I take both if I have the points and leave the Ghostwalk out if I don't.