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I am looking for suggestions on how to prioritize my High Elf models. I already have the below models painted, and once the weather gets nice I want to build on this foundation. It seems to me from reading other threads the best thing to do is to build 30 wounds, then 60, then 90, and so on. From there I plan to play games and add models as utility dictates.

Already painted:
IoB Mage
Loremaster of Hoeth
10 Swordmasters w/ Command
10 White Lions w/ Command
5 Ellyrion Reavers

This puts me roughly at the 30 wound watermark, so to speak. Here are the models I have NOS. I have no idea what my local meta is, but there is a community that plays near me, which is good. I refuse to play with unpainted models, so it is important to me that I prioritize my painting in a way that allows me to get on the table as effectively as possible.

Prince on Griffon
30 Lothern Seaguard (IoBx3)
19 Swordmasters
15 Ellyrion Reavers
3 Bolt Throwers
8 Silverhelms
20 Archers
20 Spearmen
Lion Chariot


As you can see, I have a lot of painting to do. And I am not as fast as I would like to be. If you have any suggestions on how to approach this pile of work it is greatly appreciated.

I feel like given the list of painted models above, I am lacking shooting so bolt throwers are on my mind. However, I like to assemble and prime models in a 30 model chunk if possible, and the bolt throwers only gives me 6 models. Thanks in advance!

I like variety. So I might paint a bolt thrower, 10 archers, the prince on the griffin, and the chariot.

Also, I highly recommend picking up a Dragon for your army.

As a AoS High Elf player myself, from your list I suggest you to paint all 3 Bolt Throwers at once (should be quick and easy), and then the prince on Griffon. Why? Because your Loremaster of Hoeth is almost useless without a big hard hitting model to cast Hand of Glory on.

Good luck!

PS: Then I'd do the Lion Chariot and more Swordmasters.