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I just finished a local team tournament at my FLGS, and went 3-0 with a Webway based Craftworld list, but i noticed my weakness was lack of obsec without using Will of Asuryan...... so now I want to try a troop heavy Dark Eldar list..... some weapon choices were made simply for Wysiwyg reasons. Please, discuss!

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Aeldari - Drukhari) [109 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Troops

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

Obsession: Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue: The Serpent's Kiss

+ HQ +

Archon [4 PL, -2CP, 70pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Blast Pistol, Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, The Djin Blade, Warlord

+ Troops +

Kabalite Warriors [6 PL, 90pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 8x Kabalite Warrior: 8x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [6 PL, 90pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 8x Kabalite Warrior: 8x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [12 PL, 205pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 17x Kabalite Warrior: 17x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Sybarite: Blast Pistol, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Power sword

Kabalite Warriors [12 PL, 210pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 15x Kabalite Warrior: 15x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Agoniser, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive

+ Fast Attack +

Scourges [5 PL, 110pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Solarite: Blast Pistol, Power lance

+ Heavy Support +

Ravager [8 PL, 150pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Disintegrator cannon, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Dark Lance

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Dark Lance

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 115pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Raider [6 PL, 115pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Raider [6 PL, 115pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Venom [5 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment, Chain-snares, Grisly Trophies, Splinter Cannon, Splinter Cannon

Venom [5 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment, Chain-snares, Grisly Trophies, Splinter Cannon, Splinter Cannon

+ Fortification +

Webway Gate [4 PL, 100pts]

++ Total: [109 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

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General idea of list is to force a leadership check with the vehicles charging after they lose models to poison firepower, and let full units run on 1s and 2s.......

Been awhile since I've seen a drukhari list on here. I like the idea behind it. Feels good to see the bulk of kabalites and dual SC venoms. That said I don't have much faith in this build but myabe I'm mistaken. Anyway heres some ideas that could possibly make it a little nastier..

First I assume you went with poisoned tongue over obsidian rose or MR/TE for the redeploy strat and leaned into that with the webway gate..? If so thats pretty sweet interaction I haven't seen in action for drukhari yet.

So on that note I would really want a full court (4/4) here for a few reasons.. its a durable midfield unit that also delivers the archon and in this case add that it can benefit from insidious misdirection which is excellent. The list currently lacks much combat punch and this would help there too.

I would also suggest upgrading to splintered genius and at least a smaller unit of trueborn. While I usually don't rate them anymore in this specific list its at least worth considering. This would allow you drop a ravager (my next suggestion) with less noticeable difference to your shooting.

For other details:

Lose some of the upgrades. Specifically all blast pistols you pay pts for, power lance, agonizers and power swords etc. Lastly I suggest swapping those splinter cannons for dark light and maxing dark light since thats largely the teeth of kabalites.

On PGLs/trophies I would completely max these or forget it. We know they can be fairly useful sometimes in the right list and situation. Personally I've found them too durdley too often but I know others still to enjoy them. So in short my suggestion is PGLs on every single warrior unit if your gonna use them at all.

Lastly I would highly recommend cutting some warrior units down into 5 man squads.This IMO is one of the strengths of DE troops, incredibly cheap scoring and actions. Still with PGLs and blasters.

Anyway just some friendly input while keeping with your theme.

So there was some consideration of the Redeploy strategy and the webway working together, however the primary focus was on the 3+ poison (potent melotoxins for vehicles if needed) and the -1 to combat attrition rule.

If I kill 5 models of a squad and a vehicle is 3" away, most units would only pass leadership on a 1, and then run on 1s and 2s, or 3s if below half strength, super doable and the leadership drop stacks well with the Phantasm Grenades for easy mortal wounds.

I was also going to use a squad of incubi as bodyguards for the Archon as my personal experience with Courts were lackluster for the points.

I do agree that close combat may be my weakness, but the Archon (even without Splinter Mind) tends to be enough to kill or rank a unit long enough to fallback and shoot......

You do raise some good ideas that I will look into however.


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Updated with some considerations to wargear allocation.



++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Aeldari - Drukhari) [111 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Troops

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

Obsession: Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue: The Serpent's Kiss

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, -2CP, 85pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Blast Pistol, Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, The Djin Blade, Warlord
. Splintered Genius (Poisoned Tongue): Splintered Genius

+ Troops +

Kabalite Warriors [6 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 8x Kabalite Warrior: 8x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [6 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 8x Kabalite Warrior: 8x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [6 PL, 100pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 8x Kabalite Warrior: 8x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [12 PL, 205pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 14x Kabalite Warrior: 14x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Shredder
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Shredder
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [6 PL, 110pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 8x Kabalite Warrior: 8x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite warrior with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Sybarite: Agoniser, Blast Pistol, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive

+ Fast Attack +

Scourges [5 PL, 105pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Blaster
. Solarite: Blast Pistol

Scourges [5 PL, 60pts]
. 4x Scourge w/ shardcarbine: 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Shardcarbine
. Solarite: Shardcarbine

+ Heavy Support +

Ravager [8 PL, 150pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Disintegrator cannon, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Dark Lance

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Dark Lance

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 125pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter racks

Raider [6 PL, 125pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter racks

Raider [6 PL, 115pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Venom [5 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment, Chain-snares, Grisly Trophies, Splinter Cannon, Splinter Cannon

Venom [5 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment, Chain-snares, Grisly Trophies, Splinter Cannon, Splinter Cannon

++ Total: [111 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

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