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Hi I'm coming back to 40k after more than a year, and have yet to try the current Eldar codex (had to put hobby on hold a few days after I bought the codex). The list below is really ported from one of my favorite lists from the previous codex, which was a really successful army. What's new compared to my old lists are: Hemlock, Dark Reapers, scatter jetbikes (obviously). Feedback welcome.

Eldar Craftworld
CAD
HQ:
Farseer - jetbike, singing spear
TROOPS:
5 jetbikes - 3 scatter lasers
5 jetbikes - 3 scatter lasers
4 jetbikes - 2 shuriken cannon
4 jetbikes - 2 shuriken cannon
FAST ATTACK:
6 Swooping Hawks, w Exarch
Hemlock Wraithfighter
HEAVY SUPPORT:
Fire Prism
Fire Prism
FORMATION: ASPECT HOST
8 Warp Spiders - Exarch w twin spinner
5 Fire Dragons w Exarch
Wave Serpent - scatter laser, shuriken cannon
7 Dark Reapers w Exarch - starshot missiles
Wave Serpent - scatter laser, shuriken cannon

Thanks Torus. Yes, I saw the draft FAQ. I'm hoping for the best, but I'll be using these guys till those get confirmed. If it's really limiting grenade attacks, RAW Intercept is not grenade attacks, and these guys would still rock in bringing down flyers.

Yes, the reason I've never used Hemlocks and Reapers before was the points cost! Both are silly expensive. And you hit it on the nail why they are both in my list.

I am considering Night Spinners ... seriously considering them actually, And it's cheap too!

Thanks for the thoughts Torus

Thanks DAaddict. Yes, I do have the models for windrider host. In fact, I have a Windrider list that's pretty close to what you suggested. Haven't tried that on table either. Thanks again


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@Torus --- Spirit Stone of Anath'lan! I left that one out! Thanks, I'll see how I can fit it in

Thanks. Part of the reason behind the list is it's based on models I have. I just realized I can upgrade 6 more bikes with cannon though, from the bits leftover from my 6 scatbikes.

MSU - I will definitely try. Have never used MSU before actually.

I'll take your tip on the Serpents. Perhaps ditch them and take a Falcon for the Dragons.

I'm cool with the MSU thing. Just redid the list to have 6 squads of 3 bikes. It does look better,.

I'm not sure about the Scatbike bit thing. People are kind of particular about WYISWYG around here

Thanks guys, after incorporating some of the feedback here, I had my first game in 15 months last weekend. The list I ended up with:

Craftworld Eldar CAD
HQ:
Farseer - jetbike, singing spear, spirit stone of Anath'lan
TROOPS:
6 jetbikes - 6 scatter (originally this was in 2 squads, but last minute I decided to try one big squad)
3 jetbikes - 3 shuriken cannon
3 jetbikes - 3 shuriken cannon
3 jetbikes - 2 shuriken cannon
3 jetbikes - 2 shuriken cannon
FAST ATTACK:
6 Swooping Hawks
Hemlock
HEAVY SUPPORT:
Fire Prism
Fire Prism
Falcon
ASPECT HOST:
8 Warp Spiders
5 Fire Dragons
7 Dark Reapers

Played against a bug list that had a Heriophant and flying Tyrants.

I made a lot of nube mistakes, but Eldar won 12-10 in a Deadlock mission. One of the things I want to fix with the list is to use only MSU jetbike squads.

The list is super fast and has tons of firepower. Amazing. My losses were heavy, but I think as I get back into the game I'll make less nube mistakes.

I'm not sure of the Fire Dragons. Then again, there were no tanks to shoot at.

I am considering swapping the Dragons and Falcon and 1 Dark Reaper warrior for 2 bright-lance Wave Serpents and a warlock on jetbike.

Yes, good points. I tried it out at home, and decided to keep the Dragons. I did replace the Falcon with a Wave Serpent though. The Wave Serpent is a superior transport I think, with the ability to turn pen's into glances easily. Primary role would be to speed the Dragons to their target, and then act as an auxiliary gunship (I'm thinking bright lance in the turret, as the army has so many scatters and shuriken cannon already).

With the points I could either add a couple of guys to the Aspects, or take away a couple of guys in the Aspects and add a Warlock or two