Post by gmonkey on Jan 16, 2018 20:28:55 GMT
So I've got this nifty Eilish model, and I've recently repaired its feet, which snapped off when I first tried to remove him from the plastic he came in. (Thanks, green stuff!)
For the longest time, I'd wished Cygnar had a model to get rid of those damned offensive upkeeps. Now, we do, and I can't figure out how to include him! I'm running into some issues when I consider which caster to put him under. I don't have Kraye, Caine3, or any of the Haleys or Sieges. Of the casters I do own, here are my thoughts:
Nemo 1: This was my first thought, since having an extra spellcaster to give Nemo power tokens would be nice. But you can't take merc solos in Heavy Metal. I tried building a Nemo1 list in Storm Division and was not happy with it. Scratch Nemo1.
Nemo 3: Nemo3 Storm Division. Now we're talking. I know a lot of folks like Nemo 3 in Heavy Metal, but moar lightning certainly isn't bad for Nemo3. But Nemo3's lists are strapped for points, and this means dropping a storm tower. This may be my best option, but I'm not sure I'm entirely happy with it.
Stryker 1: Another decent option. I know a lot of folks like Stryker 1 in Storm Division for double arcane shielded lances, but I only own one unit. I like double arcane shielded Centurions, which is why I usually take a heavy metal list. This might be a viable way to try out Eilish, but of all the lists I use, my Stryker1 heavy metal list is the one I'm most attached to.
Stryker 2: Stryker 2 is great in Storm Division. I love getting a free Savio, and I love seeing two full units of stormblades on the table with captains, lances, and all the mans. But how can you take any other merc solo besides Gibbs in this list? For that reason, I think Stryker2 and Eilish are a no-go.
Caine 1: The main reason I don't want to pair Eilish with Caine 1 is because I love bringing Sylys. Extra range for Thunderbolt, free upkeep, and rerolls on the spell are perfect. I still recall fondly that day in a Mk2 game where I thunderbolt slammed a desecrator over all three of the Withershadow Combine from all the way across the table.
Caine 2: This works, if only because I always play Caine 2 out of theme. It's the only way to get both rangers and GMCA, who feel essential, and I also like bringing Eiryss1 when I can. Rorsch and Brine are fun in this list too. Yay, no theme! This means that I can perhaps add in Eilish. But this is most certainly a for-fun list rather than a strong list.
So I pose the question here - where does it make sense to include Eilish? He does a lot that Cygnar just can't do otherwise, and you can take him in theme. Where is best?
For the longest time, I'd wished Cygnar had a model to get rid of those damned offensive upkeeps. Now, we do, and I can't figure out how to include him! I'm running into some issues when I consider which caster to put him under. I don't have Kraye, Caine3, or any of the Haleys or Sieges. Of the casters I do own, here are my thoughts:
Nemo 1: This was my first thought, since having an extra spellcaster to give Nemo power tokens would be nice. But you can't take merc solos in Heavy Metal. I tried building a Nemo1 list in Storm Division and was not happy with it. Scratch Nemo1.
Nemo 3: Nemo3 Storm Division. Now we're talking. I know a lot of folks like Nemo 3 in Heavy Metal, but moar lightning certainly isn't bad for Nemo3. But Nemo3's lists are strapped for points, and this means dropping a storm tower. This may be my best option, but I'm not sure I'm entirely happy with it.
Stryker 1: Another decent option. I know a lot of folks like Stryker 1 in Storm Division for double arcane shielded lances, but I only own one unit. I like double arcane shielded Centurions, which is why I usually take a heavy metal list. This might be a viable way to try out Eilish, but of all the lists I use, my Stryker1 heavy metal list is the one I'm most attached to.
Stryker 2: Stryker 2 is great in Storm Division. I love getting a free Savio, and I love seeing two full units of stormblades on the table with captains, lances, and all the mans. But how can you take any other merc solo besides Gibbs in this list? For that reason, I think Stryker2 and Eilish are a no-go.
Caine 1: The main reason I don't want to pair Eilish with Caine 1 is because I love bringing Sylys. Extra range for Thunderbolt, free upkeep, and rerolls on the spell are perfect. I still recall fondly that day in a Mk2 game where I thunderbolt slammed a desecrator over all three of the Withershadow Combine from all the way across the table.
Caine 2: This works, if only because I always play Caine 2 out of theme. It's the only way to get both rangers and GMCA, who feel essential, and I also like bringing Eiryss1 when I can. Rorsch and Brine are fun in this list too. Yay, no theme! This means that I can perhaps add in Eilish. But this is most certainly a for-fun list rather than a strong list.
So I pose the question here - where does it make sense to include Eilish? He does a lot that Cygnar just can't do otherwise, and you can take him in theme. Where is best?
