black mantis:
Ok so I am new to Mordheim and here is my 491 gc list:
1. Sorc w/ sword (for parry) 95
2. Bull Centaur w/ 2 swords (for 2x parry) 120
3. Gaoler w/ mancatcher 75
4. 3x Chaos Dwarfs w/ axe and shield 150
5. 3x Informers w/ slings 51
I really want a blunderbus for a CD but just can’t find the points. I guess ill have to wait for a bit. At least this has 9 models though.
Questions:
1. I do get 2x parries for the Bull Centaur armed with 2 swords, right?
2. Is it true that everyone except informers gets a free dagger?
Auretious Taak:
First off:
FINALLY! SOMEONE PLAYING MORDHEIM WHERE MY EXPERTISE CAN HELP OUT!
ANSWERS:
1) No, 2 swords allows you 1 parry only. No re-rolls. Page 37 Mordheim rulebook (in-print version). I’m pretty sure that this wasn’t changed in the rules-review/various editions of errata. The second sword gets you the extra attack only, so it is cheaper to equip with a differing secondary weapon, I’d suggest a club.
2) No, EVERYONE starts with a free dagger, that includes the Informers.
TO YOUR LIST:
Drop the shields on the warriors, it isn’t worth it at this stage, and as a rule you need ALOT of armour before it becomes useful to carry shields. For this band, split the 3 warriors into separate henchmen groups so as you NEED to maximise the chances of getting a LGT roll for the first advances in order to ensure you start getting a faster development and greater income. I’d suggest clubs (maces/hammers same thing) instead of shields, and no axes (anyone taking armour well a 6+ save ain’t great and more attacks = more chance to critical and by-pass the save anyways. Same on the Bull Centaur, take a club as a secondary weapon instead of the shield. The mancatcher is great if you have a Prison Wagon. You don’t and probably won’t have the cash for one for at least 2 games so I’d suggest you give him a steel whip or two instead. Finally you NEED that second gaoler for numbers of heroes.
Try this:
Sorcerer 85, sword 10, dagger
Bull centaur 100, sword 10, Mace 3
Gaoler 50, steel whip 10, dagger
Gaoler 50, steel whip 10, dagger
Chaos Dwarf 40, Mace 3, Dagger
Chaos Dwarf 40, Mace 3, Dagger
Chaos Dwarf 40, Mace 3, Dagger
Chaos Dwarf 40, Mace 3, Dagger
8 members, 500gc’s.
Whilst you don’t have any ranged weapons, you have T4 across the board, everyone can churn out 2 attacks each, and whilst you are missing a member to get to 9, that’s not an issue for a first game, just replace with informers come the second game. Blunderbuss’s would be cool, but again you can get them at a later date. You have a greater chance for increased income and more heroes faster. If you reallyw ant that 9 member start, then drop a Chaos Dwarf, take 2 informers with Maces, daggers and slings at 40gc’s and keep 3 gc’s in the treasury.
Hope this helps, any questions fire away, I’d be happy to help answer any queries you have.
Auretious Taak.