Formation

[Gloose]

Hello there all,

i got a problem making my vc armylist.
1) Core,.. How to run my skelton unit`s. 30 each 5 wide and 6 deep? equiped with spears?
Because if a oger unit of 9 would charge that unit, it would be destroyed in one turn!
And i want to use them as a tarpit, or could make them a damage dealing unit with a vampire?
2)The graveguard. Run them in horde formation or not? Because i dont see the point in using 20 5 wide in 2400 point for exemple.

sorry for the crappy english

 

[Sneglzillas]

If you go skellies, usually go 5 wide with sword and shield. And at least 30... at least!! If you run a mortis engine, you could go spears instead. If i run skellies wider than 5 i go horde. 40 - 50 with spears.

I run my GG 25-35 in a unit. And 7 wide. You lose more than you gain by going horde, unless you really bring a lot of models. And always with great weapons. Even though they just look better with shields o_o

Sneglzillas

 

[Yanda]

Zombies: 5 wide, starting at 25-40 Models
Skeletons: 5 Wide S+S, 30-35 Models, 10 Wide Spears, 40-50 Models
Ghouls: 5 Wide, 30-35 Models, 10 Wide, 40-50 Models
Grave Guard: 5 Wide GW, 30-35 Models, 10 Wide GW, 40 Models

 

[setual]

I think the best (and only worthwhile) way to run skeletons is five wide, s+s, full command, fear bomb with a vampire. Five wide means possibly less attacks at you and better rank bonus (having 8+ranks will break enemy steadfast), s+s gives you parry. Vampire and fear bomb + rank bonus +standard means you'll actually win combat, lots of ranks means you break them so your Vamp can go kill something else.

 

[Count Plaga]

I normally try for

Skellies: 5 wide, 6 deep (unless its a bunker for my necro, then 4 deep)
Zombies: 5 wide, 8-10 deep
Ghouls: 7 wide 4-5 deep
GG: 6 wide, 5 deep

 

[Gloose]

Ty all for youre reactions rlly help full!

Didnt knew 5 wide could break a enemy unit.
Stil im wondering about the GG with GW. Because 7 wide can only dish out 14 attacks.
This is youre hammer unit.

All so what other hammers you guys are using.

think the tactick with vc is that you lock the enemy in combat and then get youre hammer in.
But with 2400p. i seem to lack a hammer except for the gg.
Because the characters are so expensive.