pSkarre thoughts at 35 pts.

[PtotheRice]

So I was reading through an incredible discussion on here about pSkarre and decided to make a list for some Vassal games tonight. I'm REALLY new to Cryx (just recently decided on my two factions finally, this being one of them). I know it's not a conventional list, but it looks fun and takes one of my FAVORITE units (bloodgorgers). Let me know what you guys think, I'm open to plenty of criticism!

Skarre (+6)
-Helldiver (3)
-Stalker (4)
-Skarlock (2)

Bane Thralls max + UA (11)
Bane Lord Tartarsauce (4)

Bloodgorgers min (5)
Gerlak Slaughterborn (3)

Max Mechanithralls (5)
Neurosurgeons x2 (4)

Comes out to an even 35 points. I know there are no Satyxis, but I wanted to give something else a try. I'm absolutely willing to drop the Bane Thralls, however, if you guys give me viable reasons (which I'm sure there are plenty), which can easily free up 15 points. I'm also partial on the Skarlock, but he seems fun in every list, I just really want some Sirens.

Thanks in advance for any input! I'll be getting a game going on Vassal soon hopefully and will let you guys know how it goes!

[PtotheRice]

So I just played this list against eDoomy, and it ran pretty damn well I must say. The only unit I'm sorta iffy on is the Thralls, just because of the points investment. The stalker delivered a single blow to eDoomy for the kill. (:

[PtotheRice]

So just sitting around and doing some thinking about other ways to make this list more hilarious....

Skarre (+6)
-Helldiver (3)
-Stalker (4)

Bloodgorgers max (8)
Gerlak Slaughterborn (3)

Max Mechanithralls (5)
Max Mechanithralls (5)
-Brute Thrall (1)
Neurosurgeons x2 (4)

Warwitch Siren x2 (4)
Cephylix Overlords (4)

Not quite as mean.... but the sheer number of attacks is staggering, and the fact that it runs 5 pow 12 sprays is just fun!

[waspinator21]

the only change i would make to the list would be to drop one surgeon unit and add in the gorman di wolfe or a warwitch siren. gorman would be good against stuff like eiryss, and the warwitch because you mentioned wanting one in there. the bane thrall unit may be expensive, but can be worth your points, especially when you are able to get the tough rolls.

[PtotheRice]

That's very true, although I can't roll a 5 to save my life! Wasp, shoot me a PM, I think I know you! I worked at Dicehead down in Chattanooga and played Warmachine there a TON!

[Drzombieface]

The last pSkarre list I ran was:

pSkarre
-Harrower
-Skarlock

Bane Thralls(min)
-UA
Bloodgorgers(min)

Tartarus
Slaughterborn

Wraith Engine


I lost 1 Bloodgorger over the course of the game (4 rounds) vs. a Khador Harkevich list (I never cast Sacrificial Lamb, kept forgetting). Keeping the units small lent more maneuverability. The Wraith Engine acted as a flank and just basically tore into my opponent's side while he was dealing with my 2 units of infantry, and ended up dealing the killing blow.

For your second list, drop the Overlords, and bring 4 more Brute Thralls. You'll thank me later (I'm talking about 5 P+S 24 Combo Strikes on Skarre's feat turn. Ayup.)

[Kuwanger23]

It is certainly different than what I am used to running. But as long as you have a skarlock you are good. You have mech thralls with surgeons for sacs and hard hitting on and off feat turn. The list is pretty solid however this is one of the times I opt for knights over thralls. simply for having another assassination avenue and arm 16 for sac strike and being arm 21 on feat turn. They just seem like the better choice. But thralls are fine. How are the blood gorgers panning out for you?

[Sanctjud]

I think everyone's lists could use some Saxon love :-/

[Kuwanger23]

Not mine. I use satyxis raiders, bane knights, mechthralls, black banes primarily. Only one of those units need pathfinder and truth be told they usually don't. I deploy my ghostly/pathfinder units behind the terrain they will in the future need to cross and the mech thralls are deployed where terrain will not be a problem. Especially in tournaments where all the boards are pretty equal terrain wise.

[Sanctjud]

Not mine. I use satyxis raiders, bane knights, mechthralls, black banes primarily. Only one of those units need pathfinder and truth be told they usually don't. I deploy my ghostly/pathfinder units behind the terrain they will in the future need to cross and the mech thralls are deployed where terrain will not be a problem. Especially in tournaments where all the boards are pretty equal terrain wise.

You don't have a list posted here, I know what options don't need Saxon support, we play the same faction I believe

[Kuwanger23]

Listen cat! Let me tell you something!!! grumble grumble grumble....saxon is a cute lil guy but be smart and take stuff that doesn't require the boost. Skarre will take care of the rest me thinks. It's always panned out for me. But you are right if they are taking thralls, gorgers and mech thralls they better have saxon and hope he has at least one twin brother. don't worry, one day we will get a two point solo that gives ghostly out

[Gamingdevil]

I think everyone's lists could use some Saxon love :-/

That was my thought exactly. You're not going to be happy when you see a couple of forest and some shallow water in front of you when none of your units has Pathfinder/Incorporeal/Ghostly.

In the OP's second list, I would drop the overlords, add in more Brutes and Saxon.

Or actually, just drop a Siren: you've only got 2 jacks and the Helldiver rarely needs focus anyway. And if he does, he'll want more than one.

[PtotheRice]

Or actually, just drop a Siren: you've only got 2 jacks and the Helldiver rarely needs focus anyway. And if he does, he'll want more than one.

The Siren is WAY more than a 2 point focus machine (:

I think everyone's lists could use some Saxon love :-/

And I agree completely.... I really really need to stop forgetting mercs! I'll revise the list and post a new one when I get home from my cousin's graduation!

[Admiral_Arzar]

So just sitting around and doing some thinking about other ways to make this list more hilarious....

Skarre (+6)
-Helldiver (3)
-Stalker (4)

Bloodgorgers max (8)
Gerlak Slaughterborn (3)

Max Mechanithralls (5)
Max Mechanithralls (5)
-Brute Thrall (1)
Neurosurgeons x2 (4)

Warwitch Siren x2 (4)
Cephylix Overlords (4)

Not quite as mean.... but the sheer number of attacks is staggering, and the fact that it runs 5 pow 12 sprays is just fun!

I would drop the Sirens and Overlords, and replace the Stalker with another Helldiver. A pair of Helldivers will make your opponent extremely nervous and is very difficult to stop. The Stalker is much easier to entrap and kill despite its high defense. Then drop the Brute Thrall, and you have 10 points to work with. Use that 10 for a Skarlock and a full unit of Satyxis Blood Witches with their UA. I would never take pSkarre without a Skarlock, you want to be casting Ritual Sacrifice every turn without spending focus. Witches aren't as good as Raiders but they are cheap, accurate, and have some good abilities (plus they are scary on feat turn).

[PtotheRice]

I'm definitely going to keep the skarlock in mind, but last game Skarre was sitting on a TON of focus each turn and the skarlock just sat around (I forgot about him for most of it haha). But I do like the idea of a free d6 focus! And I want to keep the Sirens in, they are such incredible solos for 2 points! And the stalker/2nd helldiver thing will be something I will decide later. I know 2 is great, but the Stalker is seriously incredible on feat turn!

So how about this maybe?

Skarre (+6)
-Helldiver (3)
-Stalker (4)

Saxon Orrick (2)

Bloodgorgers min (5)
Gerlak Slaughterborn (3)

Max Mechanithralls (5)
Max Mechanithralls (5)
Neurosurgeons x2 (4)

Blood Witches max (6)
-Hag (2)

Warwitch Siren (2)

That's 83 (initial) attacks in total.... might be a bit much? d:

[PtotheRice]

So I ran that list with a Skarlock instead of Saxon.... holy crap it is FUN!!!! The Mechanithralls and Neurosurgeons were the stars, but the Helldiver delivered the kill with the help from a blood witch.... absolutely amazing stuff on feat turn.