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Have an tournament coming up and I realize Magnus is a bit much for low point lists but wanted to give him a try in a competitive setting. I know he is less effective without support warp charges. Does this list have a chance or will it get curb stomped because I have too much invested in one model?

Sorcerer MoT
Cultists x10 w/MoT
Cultists x10 w/MoT
Magnus the Red

Allies
Lord of Change Lesser Reward Impossible Robe ML3
Pink Horrors x11 Instrument of Chaos
Pink Horrors x11

1343

I know I can get more warp charges if I drop the LOC but I also like having a beatstick model in there that can go toe to toe with almost anything short of melee D attacks/stomps. The instrument is there in case I lose first turn versus an alpha strike list and I may need to reserve Magnus - I will also reserve that unit of horrors so I get an extra chance to bring in Magnus from reserves.

Have you thought about the Paradox instead of the Robes on the LoC?
If you're taking him for summoning, then the Paradox guarantees a passed WC3 roll using only 5 dice.

And if it's at all possible give the LoC at least one Greater Reward. It makes them so much more survivable.

While I love Paradox, I gotta disagree with Elric Greywolf. Robes on a LoC can make him near invincible. You also need the Robes if you aren't able to take any Greater Rewards.

Overall it looks like a good list. Good idea on the Instrument.
If you ever take this list up to 1500pts, get 2 Greater rewards on the LoC, a disc and extra MLs for the Sorcerer and another instrument + 2 Icons. If my math is right, that takes you to 1498pts.

I'm so torn between Robes and Paradox for my LOC.

Not sure how much summoning the LOC will be doing in this list I think Magnus will be hogging all the dice. I've also had alot of success with summon chariots as they can kill armor or troops and Magnus can summon those with 4 dice fairly reliably. If I can summon a chariot per turn I think that will add alot of pressure on my opponents plus the models look super nice.

As for the robes I've had mixed success. Some games the LOC has been invincible and others games I've lost him on the first wound to a bad leadership roll. But if you want to use him in melee then I think robes are the way to go. For summoning then for sure the paradox.