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Going to be in my second Journeyman League coming up in January and have 2 lists that I'd like some feedback on. The two lists are for the 5th week of the League when the army totals reach 35 pts. I'm required to have Ironclad, Lancer, and Charge in the list somewhere and my casters are set (mainly by preference and not using the same ones I did the last league). So suggestions and feedback on how to better use them, units/solos that might work better with each is appreciated. I'm trying to avoid buying more miniatures if I can, so I'll make sure to point out if I own the models already or not to aid suggesting if needed. I have a fair supply of Cygnar models though. Also I'm trying to keep it character restrictive since the last league such was done when 2 lists were allowed to prevent the same when able (some players don't have the income of others obviously).

List 1:

pStryker(+6)
-Ironclad 7
-Lancer 6
-Squire 2

Stormblade Infantry w/UA and 3 gunner 11

ATGMs w/UA 8
-Charger 4

Stormblade Captain 2
Rhupert Carvolo 2

Ironclad and Stormblades being the main line and charging ASAP. ATGMs to help take objectives at range (via Thunderbolts or otherwise) and to discourage stealth. Charger being a bit of a solo hunter or otherwise medium target killer. Rhupert to split the difference between ATGMS and Blades depending on need for Tough (usually Blades) and Captain for obvious Blades support. Feat would be used after the charge to prevent mass casualty in the counter charge. Blur to ATGMS and Arcane Shield to Blades. Lancer could be used as a shield or an Earthquake extender depending on need.


List 2:
Siege(+5)
-Ironclad 7
-Lancer 6
-Squire 2

Jr
-Charger

The Black 13th
Cylena Raefyll & Nyss Hunters
-Jonas Murdoch

Arlan Strangewayes

Mage Sight from Siege and B13s for Stealth. Rift to help prevent charge on Cylena & Nyss. Foxhole where needed either defensive or offensive. Charger typically Solo hunter or medium target as with list 1. Ironclad and Lancer advancing for optimal melee targets to tackle. Murdoch to aid in Cylena & nyss survival and to give Assault. Strangewayes to help push focus or use Evasive to keep Ironclad safer and moving down the field faster.


Hopefully I've provided enough information to help with suggestions either on how to better use the above lists as is or to help with alternate choices.

Edit note: Forgot to put Arlan Strangewayes in the Siege list even though I mentioned him in the strategy.

Personally in the pStryker list I would drop the Stormgunners for the Journeyman Warcaster so you get the 2nd Arcane Shield and then I would drop the Stormblade Captain for Arlan Strangeways, that way he can powerboost the Charger so you can make use of it's powerful attack.

Not a fan of Siege list mainly as he really doesn't want the Lancer. I think pNemo or one the Haley's would be a better choice.

I might have to at least test trying your suggestions for the pStryker list. Seems like a fairly good idea to do. The captain was mainly to make the Blades a bit more of a threat with Relentless Charge for pathfinder and then letting them get LOS through each other for the Charge. So the Jr and Strangewayes may well be better additions overall.

I really don't like pNemo or eHaley. I have pHaley but used her the last league and my goal was to not use either pCaine or pHaley since I did last league. Only other caster I have is Sloan and I'm not sure she'd really be worth using in the League. Whatever caster I choose to switch to would need to be one I not only can properly use but also own. And my options would be pNemo, Siege, and Sloan since I'm on my honor to at least not use pCaine or pHaley. And again, really don't like pNemo. Just never thought he was really worth using.

My main reason for using Siege is because the Week 6 list can be whatever I want and I have a much better list for then. Stuck with Charger, Ironclad, and Lancer in week 5, so looking at how to best use it or what units or solos might be better than what I already have. Siege in Week 5 would likely not get used all that much since I don't particularly like the 3 jacks I'd have to keep. The week 6 list would replace the required ones with Avenger and Defender (Avenger on Siege, Jr using Defender) which would work a lot better with Siege.