Empire Army list

[Stormlord77]

This is what i am working out for my 2000 point list.  I have all these models (hopefully getting more halbadiers and possibly some skirmishers in a trade)

1)  i only have 4 units of knights, cant add what i dont have
2) i LIKE pistoliers, i only got 3 units, but i find they are more versatile than the knights and i when i used to play, i got alot of good use out of them.

Anyways, this is what i am working towards
would love to hear ya'lls thoughts

Hochland Empire Army
Empire Army, 2000 points
Warmaster Armies
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 180 -  4 Halberdiers  (2 units painted, 3rd unit being worked on)
 130 -  2 Handgunners  (not painted yet)
 220 -  4 Crossbowmen  (2 units painted, 3rd being worked on)
 140 -  2 Flagellants (1 unit painted)
 440 -  4 Knights (2 units painted, 3rd nearly finished)
 290 -  3 Pistoliers  (2 units painted, 3rd being worked on)
     -  1 Sword of Fate (5)
 100 -  2 Helblaster  (1 unit painted, 1 to go)
 170 -  2 Cannon  (1 unit painted, 1 to go)
 125 -  1 General  (painted)
 160 -  2 Hero   (both painted)
  45 -  1 Wizard  (both painted)
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2000 - 23/12

My brigade plans are still being worked out, probably need to get some games in to nail these down

Brigade 1-  2 halbadiers, 1 flaggelant
Brigade 2-  2 halbadiers, 1 flaggelant
Brigade 3-  2 crossbowman, 1 handgunner
Brigade 4-  2 crossbowman, 1 handgunner
Brigade 5-  4 knights
Brigade 6-  3 pistoliers
Brigade 7-  2 cannon, 2 hellblasters

Wow, laid out like this, makes me think i need a 3rd hero.  But it would cost me a break point number :/
anyways, thought i would ask you guys, its been like 8 years since i played and i am sure i am rusty as all heck.

Ryan

[Stormlord77]

Some pics

[jchaos79]

Ok, pretty nice.

7 brigades 4 commands including a mage. I think you could handle it, but do not expect quick advances or being a very mobil army.

2 brigades of 2halberdiers+flagellant each sounds good but I never used this type of brigade.

A more traditional arrange of battle could be making your brigades full of 4 units, so then you reduce the number of brigades and maybe you could beneficiate of supporting units. You could add one handgunner to the infantry brigade:
(2 halberdier + flagelant +handguner) *2
4 crossbowmen
4 knights
3 pistoliers
Artillery 2 cannons + 2 helblaster

So you will get 5 brigades and 4 commands, now you have a more mobil army. But... now the army is more compact.

It is an option, I am not saying is better than your setting, but is other possibility

did I said it: really nice paint!

[Stormwind]

Always good to see more painted lead. =)

[Dobbsy]

I know those Hochlanders

[Stormlord77]

I know those Hochlanders

uh oh!
facebook guy, but no idea who this is :p

[honestmistake]

I would swap out one of those hellblasters for a 2nd wizard. Yes they can be devastating but more often they are all but useless I'd also try to get 2 more units of knights and put them in brigades of 3 + 1 Pistolier... Nothing says "Screw you Hippie!" like hitting a whole block of infantry head on and then shooting its support units to ruin it's day

[Stormlord77]

While I have several more wizards, including war alter model and converted wizard on griffon.  If I drop a hellblaster it drops my break point by one.  Do y'all feel the 2nd wizard is worth the loss of a break point??

[honestmistake]

Yes.... Personally I'd drop the other one too and add some skirmishers. Skirmishers can be awesome if used right!

[Stormlord77]

Yes.... Personally I'd drop the other one too and add some skirmishers. Skirmishers can be awesome if used right!

if i had any skirmishers...alas, i dont

[ruiza97]

I might have a spare Skirmishers blister (3 stands) for trade for a Helblaster.

[Stormlord77]

I might have a spare Skirmishers blister (3 stands) for trade for a Helblaster.

Your in Dallas?
DEAL!

[Jo]

Hi there,

For empire I try to create brigades with a front unit of shooters followed by 1 or 2 units of halberdiers, depending on the role of the brigade. On the flanks I make them at least 3 units deep so no single charge can break the flank. 

On the artillery: I think it depends on the playing style. 2 units of cannons and 2 hellblasters means that you will have a rather static playing style, waiting for the enemy to attack and then rely on the counter attack. With so few knights that might not be a bad idea.

If you go for a more offensive/dynamic style then you might want to drop some artillery and replace them for cavalry or an offensive brigade.

With the current mix you might be tempted to do both - but if this means you have to split up your army during the game then you will have a tough time.

[ruiza97]

I might have a spare Skirmishers blister (3 stands) for trade for a Helblaster.

Your in Dallas?
DEAL!

I'm looking for the Skirmishers.  Damn mountain of metal.

[Stormlord77]

I might have a spare Skirmishers blister (3 stands) for trade for a Helblaster.

Your in Dallas?
DEAL!

I'm looking for the Skirmishers.  Damn mountain of metal.

lol send some of that mountain my way
i mean, i am here to help