Jezus96 wrote:
Hi, I wanted to start my first army, but I don't know which should I choose.
I always liked the dwarfs most and was thinking about iron hills but they are kind of expensive and from what i undestood from rulebook i can't ally them with khazad-dum which are much cheaper.
At this point I don't know how to start.
I was thinking about choosing Lothlorien or Mirkwood instead of iron hills because it would be cheaper.
But here comes the question: Can I use armies from Hobbit and Lotr in one game, like Lothlorien and iron hills as allies ?
As for evil faction I guess i will choose Isengard, because I read on this forum that they are good starter for new players.
Another question what would you recommend buying first, in what order ?
What should I choose for good faction ?
I would appreciate any advice.
So you will need the complete alliance matrix. It includes the hobbit and lotr armies. Iron Hills and Loth Lorien are convenient allies, so no army bonuses but no penalties.
Mordor hordes with a few riders and Gorbag always runs nice.
Mordor
Type Number Unit Additional Wargear
Leader 1 Gorbag shield
Warrior 6 Orc shield
Warrior 6 Orc spear.
Warrior 3 Orc 2 handed
Total: 16
Captain 1 Orc Captain none
Warrior 5 Orc shield
Warrior 5 Orc spear
Warrior 2 Orc 2 handed
Total: 13 117pts
Captain 1 Orc Captain none
Warrior 5 Orc shield
Warrior 5 Orc spear
Warrior 2 Orc 2 handed
Total: 13 117pts
Captain 1 Orc Captain shield, warg
Cavalry 2 Warg Rider spear, bow.
Cavalry 2 Warg Rider spear.
Total: 5 115pts
499
This army has taken down cavalry, heroes, etc. Gorbag can be a beast, too.