Escalation 15/25/35 local tournament, pStryker.

[PG_Booboohamster]

Hello all

I apologise if this is very similar to a current thread going about a pStryker list, however I have no problems with using Mercenaries so thought I'd start a new one.

Ok, my first WM tournament is a local one in the UK, we have to run three lists increasing in size with each list containing the same models as the previous lists, ie add 10pts on for each round.

The missions are kill box, vanishing point and finally weather machine (mosh pit with a twist). Now I've been incredibly bad so far with pStryker, well WM in general, but stubbornly refuse to give up until I can at least win a few games.

From a personal perspective I tend to play attrition style play, although earthquaking from the Lancer to see an SK assassination is always nice.

My first attempt at a list is:

Black 13
Sword Knights (10)
pEiryss
Lancer
Squire
15pts

Stormclad
25pts

Stormlances (3)
Runewood
35pts

I have access to other Cygnar models, Stormblades+UA+Gunner(1), Precursor Knights+UA, Journeyman, Reinholt, Lanyssa, Ironclad, Centurion, Hammersmith and 2x Charger. Also I'm not averse to going and buying additional units, but what are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

[tankrandall]

I was hoping someone else would respond as it seems I dominated the other thread...read it except I would use Sylys instead of the squire and drop the lancer, Also take Rhupert instead of Runewood. That will give you 7 extra points at 35 with many good/decent options.
Read post 18 where I yell at him about having a heavy jack on Stryker, Rowdy or Stormclad at 15 points your choice.

[PG_Booboohamster]

Appreciate the feedback, I'll have a play with numbers over the weekend and see what I can come up with.

[Iceman8352]

I'd really consider putting the Stormclad in at 15 points, and move the Sword Knights and B13 to the 25 point level. Without the Stormclad, you could have problems against heavy jack/beast lists at 15 points. If you end up facing a lot of infantry at 15, the Stormclad can still trample through/electro-leap them.

[PG_Booboohamster]

Ok, how does this look:
Stormclad
Sylys
pEiryss
SK's (10)
15pts

Black 13
Lancer
25pts

Not 100% about the last 10. I like the idea of Thunderlances, own the figures, but never used them.

[tankrandall]

I didnt want to get that involved but if you take Sylys don't take the lancer and if you want the lancer take a squire. Sylys provides an extra 2" range on non arced spells, so if you play his forward a bit more you can save the 6 points for the lancer. Its more efficient but you need to be more careful.

[PG_Booboohamster]

Ah yes, school boy error on my part! I've become so reliant on the Lancer in recent games, I like the idea of being more agressive and getting up and personal with pStryker. Basing it on the premise of getting up closer I'd assume Rowdy would be the go to guy. As I'm going to be dropping the reach jacks, would it be better to swap the SK's for PK's?

What about the following:
Ol'Rowdy
Sylys
B13
SK(10)
15pts

Ironclad
Journeyman Warcaster
25pts

PK (6)
PK UA
Runewood
35pts

No Rhupert, pEiryss or Arlan! My theory is high AC and bodies to protect pStryker, however would I be better with a charger for Journey. Would dropping the SK's for PK's in the base force be a better idea.