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Let me start by thanking you for taking the time to read and consider my list. Disclaimer I don't own these models yet but will acquire and paint them in the near future I think. Before doing so, wanted to get people's take on this list. Looking to play competitvely against my little brother's bugs, a Grey Knight player, and Custodes among others.

This is just a board control army, with the wraithlord sitting back waiting to come out of the webway to push the opponent off an objective. Avengers and Banshees drop pod in and scorpions either infiltrate in or come through the web way with the Wraithlord.

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [100 PL, 1,920pts, 9CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Craftworld Attribute: Biel-Tan: Swordwind

Detachment Command Cost

The Path of War

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Relics of the Shrines [-1CP]

Stratagem: Treasures of the Aeldari [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot +

Seer Council (Unit) [3 PL, 60pts]
. Warlock Skyrunners: 4. Protect/Jinx
. . Warlock Skyrunner: Shuriken Pistol, Witchblade

+ HQ +

Autarch Skyrunner [5 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Biel-Tan: Natural Leader, Laser Lance, Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari
. Sunstorm

Farseer Skyrunner [6 PL, 120pts]: 1. Guide, 2. Doom, 5. Will of Asuryan, 6: Seer of the Shifting Vector, Shuriken Pistol, Warlord, Witchblade
. The Spirit Stone of Anath'lan

+ Troops +

Guardian Defenders [5 PL, 120pts]
. 10x Guardian Defender: 10x Plasma Grenades, 10x Shuriken Catapult
. Guardian Heavy Weapons Platform: Bright Lance

Rangers [4 PL, 70pts]: Wireweave Net
. 5x Ranger: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol

Rangers [4 PL, 70pts]: Wireweave Net
. 5x Ranger: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol

+ Elites +

Dire Avengers [7 PL, 97pts]
. 5x Dire Avenger: 5x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 5x Plasma Grenades
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Shredding Fire, Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Howling Banshees [9 PL, 133pts]
. 5x Howling Banshee: 5x Banshee Blade, 5x Shuriken Pistol
. Howling Banshee Exarch: Graceful Avoidance, Shuriken Pistol & Executioner

Striking Scorpions [9 PL, 205pts]
. 9x Striking Scorpion: 9x Mandiblasters, 9x Scorpion Chainsword, 9x Shuriken Pistol
. Striking Scorpion Exarch: Scorpion's Sting
. . Shadowsting (Shrine Relic)

Wraithlord [8 PL, 135pts]: Bright Lance, Ghostglaive, Shuriken Catapult, Shuriken Catapult

+ Fast Attack +

Shining Spears [11 PL, 230pts]
. 5x Shining Spear: 5x Laser Lance, 5x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Expert Lancers, Khaine's Lance (Shrine Relic), Laser Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Shining Spears [11 PL, 230pts]
. 5x Shining Spear: 5x Laser Lance, 5x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Laser Lance, Lightning Attacks, Twin Shuriken Catapult

+ Heavy Support +

Falcon [9 PL, 175pts]: Bright Lance, Shuriken Cannon, Spirit Stones

Falcon [9 PL, 175pts]: Bright Lance, Shuriken Cannon, Spirit Stones

++ Fortification Network -1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [4 PL, 80pts, -1CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Craftworld Attribute: Biel-Tan: Swordwind

Detachment Command Cost [-1CP]

+ Fortification +

Webway Gate [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Total: [104 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Seems like a fine list but you'd really love a Wave Serpent for that big blob of Scorpions, consider a 5/6 man squad to come out of a Falcon and depending on where, you can Ghostwalk the squad for a T1, 7" charge. I think the Webway Gate is cool but a bit of a gimmick, and given how matched play boards look, your opponent might just avoid the part of the board with the Gate.

Graceful Avoidance is too expensive for a small Banshee Squad, and the same can be said for Shredding Fire on the Avengers.

Your Falcons don't need the cannons, just keep them cheap with Bright Lances and maybe CTM at a push to work around Dense cover.

I think the Wraithlord is a good pick, but I think a second BL will push it into the "must-kill" territory to actually make people shoot it.

Thanks very much for the feedback, it's extremely helpful.

Scrapping the initial list and borrowing off an idea from another forum member and leaning strongly towards this.

Scorpions or Banshees for this list?

Also, taking ROD and Engage for 2 of my secondaries. Not sure if dropping the Lances off the Serpents is worth it for To The Last? Is Wrath of Khaine worth the 3rd secondary?

Here's my list:

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [114 PL, 2,000pts, 11CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Craftworld Attribute
. *Far-Flung Craftworld*: Expert Crafters, Hail of Doom

Detachment Command Cost

The Path of War

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Treasures of the Aeldari [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Farseer [5 PL, 90pts]: 5. Focus Will, 5. Will of Asuryan, 6: Seer of the Shifting Vector, Shuriken Pistol, Warlord, Witchblade
. The Phoenix Gem

Farseer [5 PL, 95pts]: 1. Guide, 2. Doom, Shuriken Pistol, Singing Spear
. Faolchu's Wing

+ Troops +

Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
. 5x Ranger: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol

Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
. 5x Ranger: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol

Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
. 5x Ranger: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol

+ Elites +

Dire Avengers [6 PL, 120pts]
. 9x Dire Avenger: 9x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 9x Plasma Grenades
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Dire Avengers [6 PL, 120pts]
. 9x Dire Avenger: 9x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 9x Plasma Grenades
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Dire Avengers [6 PL, 120pts]
. 9x Dire Avenger: 9x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 9x Plasma Grenades
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Howling Banshees [8 PL, 108pts]
. 5x Howling Banshee: 5x Banshee Blade, 5x Shuriken Pistol
. Howling Banshee Exarch: Mirrorswords

Howling Banshees [8 PL, 108pts]
. 5x Howling Banshee: 5x Banshee Blade, 5x Shuriken Pistol
. Howling Banshee Exarch: Mirrorswords

Warlocks [2 PL, 40pts]: 4. Protect/Jinx
. Warlock: Shuriken Pistol, Witchblade

+ Fast Attack +

Swooping Hawks [8 PL, 126pts]
. 6x Swooping Hawk: 6x Lasblaster
. Swooping Hawk Exarch: Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks [8 PL, 108pts]
. 5x Swooping Hawk: 5x Lasblaster
. Swooping Hawk Exarch: Lasblaster

+ Heavy Support +

Night Spinner [8 PL, 150pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Night Spinner [8 PL, 150pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Night Spinner [8 PL, 150pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Twin Shuriken Catapult

+ Dedicated Transport +

Wave Serpent [8 PL, 160pts]: Twin Bright Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Wave Serpent [8 PL, 160pts]: Twin Bright Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult

++ Total: [114 PL, 2,000pts, 11CP] ++