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He is a 3+ 5++ wizard, who can actually hit pretty hard. Magic Resistance makes him harder to take out with spells. Plus, if he takes High Magic, then he can now boost his own ward save.

You also get 8 hits with ASF, 4 at S6 and 4 at S5, plus Thunderstomp after.

The only big drawback, is that in most games your going to want the take a higher level mage. It's hard for me to pass on a Level 4, but I think it changes things up a bit. Most opponents plan on HE bringing the high level wizard to the table.

Anyone else giving him a second look with the new book?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5602121.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5602121.page GMT Eltharion. Better with the new rules.
First, he's expensive. He does a lot for his points, but by the time you put him on the beast, he is a damn pricey general.

The second problem is a list issue. If you take him as your only large target, then that's another problem. He is the only thing on the field screaming "kill me". Take him in conjunction with other equally deadly targets that also scream to cannons and such "kill me", and he works out to be better. A couple phoenixes, flying boats, or even a dragon, along with Eltharion, and I feel better having him around.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5602243.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5602243.page GMT Eltharion. Better with the new rules.
The Frost Phoenix seems to be a great choice, plus with the ability to now run Silver helm and Reaver core. I see a very fast moving hard hitting army.

The only big issue being weaker against magic, but not horrible with all the wards and such.

I'm not really sold on the Skycutter just yet. I still think the Lion chariot and Tiranocs are just fine. ( Maybe I have to see how they do before I shell out for them.)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5602291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5602291.page GMT Eltharion. Better with the new rules.
 Sir Blayse wrote:
Plus, if he takes High Magic. . .
I do not have the book with me ATM, but is he not restricted to the basic 8 lores from the main rules?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5604292.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5604292.page GMT Eltharion. Better with the new rules.
 kirsanth wrote:
 Sir Blayse wrote:
Plus, if he takes High Magic. . .
I do not have the book with me ATM, but is he not restricted to the basic 8 lores from the main rules?


You sir are correct. I seem to have missed that before. It would seem that I would have to give him Life or Metal then. That would give me a chance for Glittering Robes and Searing Doom or Flesh to Stone and Regrowth if lucky. I do well with both of those Lores in most cases. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5605828.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5605828.page GMT Eltharion. Better with the new rules.
Eltharion the Grimly blind and Belannar (loremaster with book) will soon be invading Naggaroth to recreate the short stories in the Age of Legends book.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5611579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/526185/5611579.page GMT