my first battle help (1500)

[xelanodrev]

hey guys, so im having my first battle with my friend who is using dwarfs.
the points is going to be 1500.
here what i was thinking.( now im completely new to this and still am learning the rules so usefull replies please)
hero
mannfred the acolyte- + skull staff

nercromancer- + extra spell + nightmare
+talisman of protection/+wristbands of black gold

necromancer- + extra spell
+talisman of protection/ + wristbands of black gold

core
skeleton warriors(20)-full command +banner of dead legion

crypt ghouls(20)

dire wolves(10)

zombies(20)- sb +musician.

corpse cart- balefire

grave guard(10)- full command + banner of the barrows


so thats it, tell me what you think and give any changes you would make.
the dwarf army has 7 dispell dice so far so im kind of screwed.

 

[Bishop]

RE: my first battle help

Well... first off, magic items are unique and can only appear a single time in any list.

Mix of units seems okay, though I prefer to stick to a single type and use Master powers to raise if/when needed.

Against 7 DD at 1.5k though, you'll prob have a hard time getting much magic through.

I'd split the Wolves up into smaller units, I like running a couple of units at 6-8 models... and/or some Fell Bats to deal with War Machines.

I think you have more "troops" then you need. I swap something out for a unit that can hit a bit harder. Black Knights or a Varghulf... I'd prob go for the Varghulf, since you only have a single Vampire right now for Marching purposes.

 

[Thuryon]

RE: my first battle help

Besides what Bishop already said I would add the following:

Either buff that GG to greater numbers (at least 15) or drop it.

Dwarves don't cast spells, Balefire is a waste. Unless you are trying to come up with "tournament" list, I personally use Balefire even if I know I'll be fighting Dwarves in a particular friendly game.

Those necros should be in units and should never actually fight even against a soggy snotling. Lose all the extras.

Skull staff is expensive at 1500pts and again, half of it is a waste against Dwarves.

Good luck!

 

[TMS]

Thread moved to correct forum for army lists.

I'll mirror what the others' have said already, remember that Dwarfs will not be throwing any magic back at you, so there's no need to invest in any dispelling qualities.

 

[xelanodrev]

thanks guys for the help. so will i leave the unmounted necromancer in a unit without any items?