ROB HAWKINS' BLOOD DRAGONS
Rob Hawkins is a huge fan of the Vampire Counts and frequently fields his army of Blood Dragons. Here, he discloses the composition and nature of his 1,500 and 2,000 point armies.
The Legion of The Infernal Skull - 1,500 points
Characters |
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General Samus Garz |
Level 2 Necromancer w/ a Spell Familiar and a Dispel Scoll |
140 |
Toht Nemisis |
Level 2 Necromancer w/ the Cursed Book |
150 |
Wight Lord Orin Koth |
Equipped w/ a Halberd and the Flayed Hauberk |
94 |
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Core Units |
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20 Skeletons |
Light Armour, Hand Weapon, Shield, Full Command |
225 |
20 Skeletons |
Light Armour, Hand Weapon, Shield, Full Command |
225 |
5 Dire Wolves |
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50 |
5 Dire Wolves |
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50 |
10 Ghouls |
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80 |
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Special Units |
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25 Grave Guard |
Heavy Armour, Hand Weapon, Shield, Full Command with the War Banner |
380 |
5 Fell Bats |
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100 |
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Total: |
1,494 |
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Necromancer |
Standard Bearer |
Fell Bats |
Dire Wolves |
BRIEF ARMY OVERVIEW
I traditionally build my Vampire Count armies around a solid
core of infantry. A large unit of Grave Guard with 2 units of Skeletons covering
its flanks forms
a pretty durable battle line. The Dire Wolves and a unit of Fell Bats will
be used to attack war machines. The Wolves can also assist in combat with
flank charges, drawing out Night Goblin Fanatics, attacking lone characters,
or whatever. The Wolves and Bats and Ghouls are my flexible (and expendable)
units.
For my characters, I'm fielding 2 Necromancers. With the Invocation
of Nehek, they will boost the Skeleton units, and create new Zombie regiments.
If I'm lucky, at least one of them will have the Gaze of Nagash and
will be able to give my army some shooting. The Wight Lord is one of the toughest
Heroes in the game, and will lead the Grave Guard. The Cursed book is one
of my favourite magic items. The book makes it harder for enemies in proximity
of it to fight in close combat. Toht will stay close to the fighting to
hamper the enemy's attacks.
Next: Go To The 2,000 Point Army List
