Different Xerxis 25 pt list

[char23]

I wanted to try and build a Xerxis list that could function without the cetrati (don't own the full unit yet). I am new to skorne so any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Tyrant Xerxis
-Bronzeback 10 pts
-Cyclops Brute 5 pts
Aptimus Marketh 3 pts
Full Nihilators 8 pts
min PGBH 2 pts
AGGY 2 pts

[niceas]

I'm looking at this list, and I hate to say it but I'd almost rather run it under Makeda, dropping the Brute for a shaman.

[char23]

Hmm thats not a bad idea..... I could even drop the brute and BB for a krea and Molik if I was going to use her.

[Skorznex]

At 25 points I am not sure about Marketh. I would almost run a Tycomm and standard instead as Xerxis has no way to stand up a fallen Nihilator after a tough roll. Or drop the BB to a Sentry (9pts) and drop Aptimus Marketh for a Hakaar the Destroyer. At 25pts a full unit of Nihilators will be plenty of souls for him to smash face with. And with Xerxis' feat the Sentry does a damn good job, and even its Animus is really good at that point level, really good. Most armies at that point level only have one good beat stick and the Sentry can take it out of the game with its animus. Locker is just that good.