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OK, so my local store's escalation league (being run by the store manager) is to help bring in new players as well as allow seasoned players to build a new army.

First set of games - HQ only (Infantry or Jump Infantry only)
Second set of games - HQ + Troops (no restriction on type this time)

So, I went ahead and picked up an Autarch with Swooping Hawk Wings for my HQ and a set of three Windriders with Scatter Lasters as my troop choice.

I just asked the manager if he happened to know what he was planning after the HQ + Troops games were over. And, he said he hasn't thought that far ahead, yet. With the exception of a couple of touch-ups and some highlights, I'm finished painting the Autarch and Windriders. And, I want something to work on over the weekend.

I'm thinking with the speed of the units I have so far, maybe some Vypers would be a good next step? Or would you recommend some Elites? I have a feeling it'll be one or the other he chooses. I doubt he'll bring in heavies or flyers yet.

Thanks in advance!

SG

Do you have an idea where you want to end up with your army? I’d not get stuff just to fill a slot if you don’t plan on using it later.

A lot depends on how competitive you want to be.

For elites, I’d get either a unit of Fire Dragons or Wraithguard. Both work. Probably in a transport.

For FA, with your autarch, I might pick up a squad of swooping hawks. I do like Vypers, but they are a bit overshadowed by scatbikes. Warp Spiders are probably going to be the cream of the slot if you are just going for blood.

For a HS slot, I’d look into a start collecting box. Prism/spinners are not bad tanks (although not as broken as some other things) and you can always use more bikes and a jetseer would fit nicely.

Prisms and spinners are amazing, probably some of the most underrated units in the codex personally.

Although you mentioned how you all aren't moving to heavies yet, I recommend swooping hawks as Nevelon said, they are really fitting of eldar... Super fast, shooty, but not too tough. Great models IMHO too!