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++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [45 PL, 785pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ HQ +

Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 132pts]: 1. Guide, 2. Doom, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 1. Conceal/Reveal, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 4. Protect/Jinx, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

+ Troops +

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Avenger Shuriken Catapult

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Avenger Shuriken Catapult

Rangers [3 PL, 60pts]: 5x Ranger

+ Heavy Support +

War Walkers [12 PL, 198pts]
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon

+ Dedicated Transport +

Wave Serpent [9 PL, 151pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Twin Starcannon

++ Outrider Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [44 PL, 731pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Saim-Hann: Wild Host

+ HQ +

Autarch Skyrunner [6 PL, 112pts]: 2: An Eye on Distant Events, Banshee Mask, Craftworlds Warlord, Fusion Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult
. The Novalance of Saim-Hann

+ Fast Attack +

Shining Spears [14 PL, 274pts]
. 7x Shining Spear: 7x Laser Lance, 7x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Star Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Windriders [8 PL, 115pts]
. 5x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 5x Scatter Laser

Windriders [8 PL, 115pts]
. 5x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 5x Scatter Laser

Windriders [8 PL, 115pts]
. 5x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 5x Scatter Laser

++ Air Wing Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [27 PL, 483pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ Flyer +

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

++ Total: [116 PL, 1,999pts] ++

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What do you think?

Looks good, I'll just share a few thoughts.

I'm a committed doomseer man, can't imagine games without it. Ambush of blades also encourages some risky moves with the seer. Same with Phoenix gem, try to sit the seer safely between the serpents, or bikes, don't risk him. T4 6w 4+ is still very squishy. But I baby mine and only commit at the end of the game or if his still guaranteed safety.
Avengers and serpents are good. (Engines if ya have spare points, makes them extremely hard to kill)
I think most people run 2 hemlocks 1 exarch(no personal experience here), I'd swap these around.
I prefer smaller/less jetbikes, if something really wants them dead, they will die. It can be harder to hide 3 medium sized squads, plus fire and fade less useful. Maybe swap for a naked squad(and upgrade flyers with points).
Love the shining spears, wish I had some to play with. It's unlikely that you will need the full quicken/jinx/fortune/doom buff combo though. They should be able to knock out most things.

Just my 2c

WarpSpiderBrah wrote:
Looks good, I'll just share a few thoughts.

I'm a committed doomseer man, can't imagine games without it. Ambush of blades also encourages some risky moves with the seer. Same with Phoenix gem, try to sit the seer safely between the serpents, or bikes, don't risk him. T4 6w 4+ is still very squishy. But I baby mine and only commit at the end of the game or if his still guaranteed safety.
Avengers and serpents are good. (Engines if ya have spare points, makes them extremely hard to kill)
I think most people run 2 hemlocks 1 exarch(no personal experience here), I'd swap these around.
I prefer smaller/less jetbikes, if something really wants them dead, they will die. It can be harder to hide 3 medium sized squads, plus fire and fade less useful. Maybe swap for a naked squad(and upgrade flyers with points).
Love the shining spears, wish I had some to play with. It's unlikely that you will need the full quicken/jinx/fortune/doom buff combo though. They should be able to knock out most things.

Just my 2c

Thank you for your ideas !

About jetbikes, I prefer to play big units because it's most effective when you cast Guide/Fortune/Conceal, etc...

New list with a lot of starcannon, I think it's a very effective weapon, especially now, with the new Space Marine codex :


++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [41 PL, 728pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ HQ +

Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 132pts]: 1. Guide, 2. Doom, 6: Seer of the Shifting Vector, Craftworlds Warlord, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade
. Blazing Star of Vaul

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 3. Enhance/Drain, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

+ Troops +

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 58pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 58pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Dire Avengers [6 PL, 91pts]
. 7x Dire Avenger: 7x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

+ Dedicated Transport +

Wave Serpent [9 PL, 161pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Spirit Stones, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Twin Starcannon

Wave Serpent [9 PL, 161pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Spirit Stones, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Twin Starcannon

++ Outrider Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [42 PL, 789pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Saim-Hann: Wild Host

+ HQ +

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 1. Conceal/Reveal, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

+ Fast Attack +

Shining Spears [14 PL, 308pts]
. 8x Shining Spear: 8x Laser Lance, 8x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Star Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Windriders [12 PL, 207pts]
. 9x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 9x Scatter Laser

Windriders [12 PL, 207pts]
. 9x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 9x Scatter Laser

++ Air Wing Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [27 PL, 483pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ Flyer +

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

++ Total: [110 PL, 2,000pts] ++

Created with BattleScribe

Did the FAQ impact Doom to where it only works with units in derived from the same Craftworld ? I've been out of the loop a bit, but remember some FAQ to Doom.

I really like the large units of Windriders. How have they worked for you?

Where you play, do you allow for utilizing the Index rules to build a Skyrunner Autarch? With Saim Hann and the model with a Banshee Mask, you can creatively delay key units from firing as early as turn 1.

 Sarigar wrote:
Did the FAQ impact Doom to where it only works with units in derived from the same Craftworld ? I've been out of the loop a bit, but remember some FAQ to Doom.

I really like the large units of Windriders. How have they worked for you?

Where you play, do you allow for utilizing the Index rules to build a Skyrunner Autarch? With Saim Hann and the model with a Banshee Mask, you can creatively delay key units from firing as early as turn 1.

Hello, nope, the Doom FAQ was about Asuryani units, not craftworlds, or else I missed it.

They have worked pretty well but you have to use them carefully because they can disappear very quickly if your opponent decides it

Nope, I don't play with the Index rules but I knew this Autarch loadout, thanks

Thanks for the information. I've been out of the loop a bit. The aggressive points revision for Windriders have me revisiting them. Great models and utility.

I really like your second list. Lots of solid, mid strength shooting with a good mixture of single wound and multi wound capability on several strong chassis.

The list looks pretty strong but do you not find you struggle against armour?

I guess it depends on your meta but against knights or a load of tanks the starcannons and spears may struggle.

Also, I've seen a lot of lists with avengers in serpents recently, I love my rangers personally but would be interested to hear how the avengers do for you. Is it just a case of grabbing objectives and throwing out some anti infantry shots?

Doom + 3x CHE handles armor no problem. Strong list.

Personally, I wouldn't play eldar without Jinx. Need it to handle invulns. Protect also makes the spears monsters.

 Sarigar wrote:
Thanks for the information. I've been out of the loop a bit. The aggressive points revision for Windriders have me revisiting them. Great models and utility.

I really like your second list. Lots of solid, mid strength shooting with a good mixture of single wound and multi wound capability on several strong chassis.

Love Windriders too. Saim Hann + Scatter laser works very well and you can out-range a lot of things.

I did pretty good recently with my 2d list, but now I want to try a slightly different list, see below ==>

The list looks pretty strong but do you not find you struggle against armour?

I guess it depends on your meta but against knights or a load of tanks the starcannons and spears may struggle.

Also, I've seen a lot of lists with avengers in serpents recently, I love my rangers personally but would be interested to hear how the avengers do for you. Is it just a case of grabbing objectives and throwing out some anti infantry shots?

As slave.entity said, Doom + starcannons is very nice to handle Knights,etc...Worked well for me ^^

I play the Avengers for 3 reasons :
- Grab objectives mid-field,
- Throw more anti-infantry dakkas,
- I'm pretty sure the Alaitoc trait will change in the next CA in December and will be like the new Raven Guard trait, so that will make Rangers more squishy. Also, the new SM Invictor can burn them with his heavy-flamer Round 1 easily, and here in France, many SM players are going to play 3 Invictors...Sooooo

Personally, I wouldn't play eldar without Jinx. Need it to handle invulns. Protect also makes the spears monsters.

I agree, actually, I played the list with Jinx, I just forgot to mention it ^^


With the new SM codex, I think we need a lot of D2 weapons, so I want to try this slightly different version :


++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [41 PL, 728pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ HQ +

Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 132pts]: 1. Guide, 2. Doom, 6: Seer of the Shifting Vector, Craftworlds Warlord, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 4. Protect/Jinx, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

+ Troops +

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Avenger Shuriken Catapult

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Avenger Shuriken Catapult

Rangers [3 PL, 60pts]: 5x Ranger

+ Heavy Support +

War Walkers [12 PL, 198pts]
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon

+ Dedicated Transport +

Wave Serpent [9 PL, 161pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Spirit Stones, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Twin Starcannon

++ Outrider Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [42 PL, 789pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Saim-Hann: Wild Host

+ HQ +

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 1. Conceal/Reveal, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade
. The Phoenix Gem

+ Fast Attack +

Shining Spears [14 PL, 308pts]
. 8x Shining Spear: 8x Laser Lance, 8x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Star Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Windriders [12 PL, 207pts]
. 9x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 9x Scatter Laser

Windriders [12 PL, 207pts]
. 9x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 9x Scatter Laser

++ Air Wing Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [27 PL, 483pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ Flyer +

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

++ Total: [110 PL, 2,000pts] ++

Created with BattleScribe

I think Alaitoc war walkers with Scout vehicles deployment + Protect/Conceal can be a pain in the a** with -2 to hit, 3+/4++, what do you think?

Lol. More starcannons looks good.

Guess starcannons are a lot like dissies but with less shots in favor of higher strength. I like it.

SM are going to cry against this list.

 slave.entity wrote:
Lol. More starcannons looks good.

Guess starcannons are a lot like dissies but with less shots in favor of higher strength. I like it.

SM are going to cry against this list.

That's exactly my thoughts about dissies, and as they work very well for Dark Eldars,...

Question is, do I have enough dakkas to handle 90+ Imperial guards, 90+ plaguebearers etc,...?

That number of scatter lasers and shining spears looks like plenty for T3. I've never gone against 90 plaguebearers though.

 -Ekko- wrote:

I think Alaitoc war walkers with Scout vehicles deployment + Protect/Conceal can be a pain in the a** with -2 to hit, 3+/4++, what do you think?

I'm afraid you can't cast protect/conceal on War Walkers. Only infantry/bikes. But I like starcannon Walkers nevertheless.

Looks solid.

The only thing Id say if you are running saim han it seems like the autarch on bike with the Saim hand lance is a missed opportunity. He packs a punch and you can give him a cheeky fusion gun/pistol.

You can always hold him back for a turn to protect the scat bikes and give re-rolls. That way you can break them down into smaller units as you no longer need to have one big blob for guide and be susceptible to morale issues...

Good luck in your battles to come friend.

slave.entity wrote:That number of scatter lasers and shining spears looks like plenty for T3. I've never gone against 90 plaguebearers though.

Yeah, I think I'm good ^^

I'm afraid you can't cast protect/conceal on War Walkers. Only infantry/bikes. But I like starcannon Walkers nevertheless.

Ups, you're right, my bad.

Looks solid.

The only thing Id say if you are running saim han it seems like the autarch on bike with the Saim hand lance is a missed opportunity. He packs a punch and you can give him a cheeky fusion gun/pistol.

You can always hold him back for a turn to protect the scat bikes and give re-rolls. That way you can break them down into smaller units as you no longer need to have one big blob for guide and be susceptible to morale issues...

Good luck in your battles to come friend.

Good point, thanks !

Final version (i guess) :

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [45 PL, 785pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ HQ +

Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 132pts]: 1. Guide, 2. Doom, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 4. Protect/Jinx, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 67pts]: 4. Conceal/Reveal, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade

+ Troops +

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Avenger Shuriken Catapult

Dire Avengers [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Dire Avenger: 4x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Avenger Shuriken Catapult

Rangers [3 PL, 60pts]: 5x Ranger

+ Heavy Support +

War Walkers [12 PL, 198pts]
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon
. War Walker: Starcannon, Starcannon

+ Dedicated Transport +

Wave Serpent [9 PL, 151pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Twin Starcannon

++ Outrider Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [44 PL, 731pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Saim-Hann: Wild Host

+ HQ +

Autarch Skyrunner [6 PL, 112pts]: 2: An Eye on Distant Events, Banshee Mask, Craftworlds Warlord, Fusion Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult
. The Novalance of Saim-Hann

+ Fast Attack +

Shining Spears [14 PL, 274pts]
. 7x Shining Spear: 7x Laser Lance, 7x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Star Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Windriders [8 PL, 115pts]
. 5x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 5x Scatter Laser

Windriders [8 PL, 115pts]
. 5x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 5x Scatter Laser

Windriders [8 PL, 115pts]
. 5x Windrider - Scatter Laser: 5x Scatter Laser

++ Air Wing Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [27 PL, 483pts] ++

Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft

+ Flyer +

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

Crimson Hunter Exarch [9 PL, 161pts]: Two Starcannons

++ Total: [116 PL, 1,999pts] ++

Created with BattleScribe

I like that one very much. Just let us know how it worked out.

Interesting. I recently compared Hornets with Hornet Pulse Lasers and War Walkers with Star Cannons because of the new Marines. 2 Hornets are still more expensive, but has more predictable damage output.

I like that one very much. Just let us know how it worked out.

I will !

Interesting. I recently compared Hornets with Hornet Pulse Lasers and War Walkers with Star Cannons because of the new Marines. 2 Hornets are still more expensive, but has more predictable damage output.

I didn't take a look at FW units because in France, FW is sadly not allowed in any tournaments...Too bad because I love the Hornet mini :(