Post by Charistoph on Feb 6, 2018 4:48:05 GMT
I am considering reducing my Mercenary staff and returning to my first Warmachine army, the Protectorate (aside from my elf and assassin units and a certain Thamarite solo, they all will work for the Protectorate). But I am curious as to which 'Casters work in just a battlegroup, as opposed to needing Infantry to work with. And then, with an eye partially towards Company of Iron, which units and solos to progress from there with. Obviously, which Theme(s) I should focus on would be of great advice.
My favorite 'Casters (in looks) are:
Kreoss
Durst
Reznik
Thyra
High Reclaimer/Testament
I don't particularly care for Vindictus, and I can almost tolerate Malekus, the rest are take or leave (with Amon not being a favorite, but a step or two above meh, and Durant2 looks good).
For units and solos, I prefer the Knights (Exemplar and Paladin), Idrians, and the Daughters, and am not looking to play the Flameguard, Cleansers, Skyhammers, or Zealots (at least not early on). Obviously the Choir and Vassals will be default desires (and Wracks with Reznik), but I don't really hate them (except maybe the Wracks).
I like all the 'Jacks, not really finding any stinkers in them.
I think from that, Theme-wise I am looking at either Creator's Might or Exemplar Interdiction.
So my questions are:
I am planning on getting the Battlebox sometime "soon", so which two Warcasters are a good early pick of my above listed favorites? Should both pure "battlebox" capable, or should one be more infantry-friendly?
Which two heavy and light 'Jacks should I consider adding right off?
Aside from the Choir, what are two good units to get from there, and which solos would be helpful to support them, and would the Menoth's Hands box be a good purchase in an early build?
Edit: As a side note (and I know this is 100% local), have you found it worth having Mercenary Warcasters around for big games?
My favorite 'Casters (in looks) are:
Kreoss
Durst
Reznik
Thyra
High Reclaimer/Testament
I don't particularly care for Vindictus, and I can almost tolerate Malekus, the rest are take or leave (with Amon not being a favorite, but a step or two above meh, and Durant2 looks good).
For units and solos, I prefer the Knights (Exemplar and Paladin), Idrians, and the Daughters, and am not looking to play the Flameguard, Cleansers, Skyhammers, or Zealots (at least not early on). Obviously the Choir and Vassals will be default desires (and Wracks with Reznik), but I don't really hate them (except maybe the Wracks).
I like all the 'Jacks, not really finding any stinkers in them.
I think from that, Theme-wise I am looking at either Creator's Might or Exemplar Interdiction.
So my questions are:
I am planning on getting the Battlebox sometime "soon", so which two Warcasters are a good early pick of my above listed favorites? Should both pure "battlebox" capable, or should one be more infantry-friendly?
Which two heavy and light 'Jacks should I consider adding right off?
Aside from the Choir, what are two good units to get from there, and which solos would be helpful to support them, and would the Menoth's Hands box be a good purchase in an early build?
Edit: As a side note (and I know this is 100% local), have you found it worth having Mercenary Warcasters around for big games?
