First time-1000 points

[xCandy]

I don't even own the main rulebook yet. Just the VC army book.
How does this sound for 1000 points:

Vapire:
Red Fury
lvl 2 wizard
Shield
Heavy Armour
246

20 Skeletons:
Champion
Musician
Banner 180

20 Skeletons:
Champion
Musician
Banner
180

26 Grave Guard:
Seneschal
Musician
Banner
516

Comes in at 992 points.
Hit me with some feedback guys I'm going to need it.
I wasn't sure about the Vampire+GG combo. Seems like a lot of points to sink when I could get Vargheists!

 

[Corien Sumatris]

You said it in your bottom comments. Grave Guard are just too expensive at this point size.

I would switch it up to look something like this

Vamp (How is the hero level vamp that you made 246!!)
Level 2
Red Fury
Talisman of Endurance (BRB item)
Sword of Might (BRB item)
HA
S
246 (This is why I ask how yours is so expensive, Mine is the same price with 50 points of items on him to)

Core:
35 Skellies
Command
Banner of swiftness (BRB Item)
220

36 Zombies
Banner, Musician
118

5 Dire Wolves
xx

5 Hex Wraiths

1 Terror Gheist

999 total

 

[xCandy]

yeah i forgot to put in that I gave him the Banner of Burrows.

What about ghouls? Could I get some of those instead of zombies?

 

[xCandy]

Also, whats a BRB item?

 

[Corien Sumatris]

Lol sorry, Basic Rule Book. There is a set of about 40 magic items in the basic rule book that can be taken by any army and they are generally better that the items in the VC book, depending on what you're using them for that is.

You gave your hero vamp banner of the borrows? how? 1. Your vamp would have to be a BSB in order to take a banner which is extra points, then that leads to 2. a BSB cannot be the general of an army. Either way it doesn't matter because we kicked the GG to the curb.

You can take Ghouls but they are 3 times +1 points the cost of a zombie. Meaning 3 ghouls = 10 zombies. Ghouls can fight a lot better than zombies but you would have to take around 30 ghouls + champ to make them worth it and that right there is 310 points which is a ton for a small game. This is why I suggest zombies. Although, if you would really like to take ghouls later on then I would suggest buying zombies (They're usable in any list), and then buying ghouls and just mixing them together. This way you already own ghoul models and don't have to worry about getting a whole bunch of zombies you don't want.

 

[xCandy]

Ahh I see.
Yeah the Banner is just part of his wargear. Didn't realise that a banner cannot be the general as well.
Rokey Dokey. I'll go with your build Now to buy it all!!!!

 

[Corien Sumatris]

Lol good luck with that. As a rough estimate you're looking at like $350 U.S. (About 220 GBP). Just take it slow, get them built and painted, don't feel like you need to get this army ready for this weekend. Also, start off with buying the zombies/skellies. This way if you buy a few units then someone else say not to take the hexies or to switch something around or what not then you aren't spending a bunch of extra money lol

 

[xCandy]

Cheers man!
You are very helpful
Yeah I have one regiment of skellies now.
I just worked it out; should cost 199 of my Great British Pounds Stirling.
40 hours of my measly part time work -.-

 

[Corien Sumatris]

It could be worse? You could want to build a 3,000 point army like I did. Ermahgerd that sucked lol

 

[xCandy]

bahah!!!
Well I thought I'd start out small. Some guys in my area like to play 1000-2000 points and occasionally 2450??
I've always preferred the smaller, faster battles. Must the LotR SBG showing through

 

[Corien Sumatris]

2,000 and 2,400 are pretty common sizes I've noticed. I mean it may be something to strive for, but don't get in to deep otherwise you'll be spending grocery money on toys lol

 

[xCandy]

Haha, I'm already starving This student loan had better come in quick...

 

[Corien Sumatris]

lol gotta love that right! I've been there before!