RedEyeJedi wrote:Basically my question is aimed around their reliability in game and how you personally use Dark Eldar, as when I looked through the codex the models are all really weak, and also only have 5/6+ saves, even the Incubi (Which I assumed would be much tougher) are relatively weak.
Am i missing out on something? Or are they similar to that of imperial guard ie strength in numbers/artillery?
How do you play Dark Eldar? If I can't get with it I may just sell them!
The first question I would have to ask is do you have the
DE Codex?
If not, you need to get one.
That said, the way to play
DE is, like any force, to play to their strengths.
I use transports. Lots of transports. I want to get my girls (Wyches) in
CC as soon as I can. Yes they have a 6+ armor save, but in
CC their dodge rule gives them a 4+ invul save. Put them in a raider and get them into combat.
I want to get my Incubi in
CC as well. They can get extra attacks and have a 3+ save. These guys also go into transports to protect them and get them where they need to go.
The Warriors I use to set up choke points, support other troops and take and hold objectives.
The hellions, write "Hit & Run" on a sticky note a put it on your forehead. These guys, used properly, can disrupt your opponent and generally muck up his plan of attack.
Plus, all of these units have power from pain. Get them a pain token, they get "feel no pain". Put you wyches with a Haemonculus, they start the game with a pain token.
The models you have so far are a pretty good start for a
DE force, but you need to read the codex to see the true strength of a
DE force.
Now I'm sure that more than a few people on this forum will add their input on
DE as well, some will disagree with what I've said so far. This is just a real quick response to get the ball rolling, as it were. Take all the tidbits you see here, read the codex, and see if the play style of the
DE might appeal to you.
If you're interested, PM me. There are a few good articles out there I could supply you with.
Good luck, I hope you'll give in to your inner soul eating desires. Come over to the Dark (Eldar) side!
Time Wizard