1k Only War List

[ausnid]

Something a little different - I’ve gotta build a 1k list, units may only be taken in min size, and am only allowed to duplicate one battle line unit. Games are basically scoring by controlling objectives at end of your turn. This is what I’ve come up with, would welcome suggestions on how to improve - I have all models to put on the table.

Detachment: Synaptic Nexus

Deathleaper [70pts]
Neurotyrant [115pts]: Power of the Hive Mind

Gargoyles [75pts]
Gargoyles [75pts]

Barbgaunts [60pts]
Neurolictor [65pts]
Zoanthropes [110pts]

Exocrine [135pts]
Haruspex [125pts]
Maleceptor [170pts]
++ Total: [1,000pts] ++

[piersonsmuppet]

Barbgaunts -> Lictor

Haruspex & Zoans -> Flying Tyrant w/ -1D

[ausnid]

Thanks @piersonmuppet, but can you expand a little?

The barbgaunts are there for volume of fire, and with min squad sizes should be quite effective into small screen units - I am also thinking the movement/advance reduction will be useful in a setting where the opponent scores by controlling an objective at end of their turn. What role would you see the lictor doing if he replaces? I already have a couple of lone ops for holding objectives and being untargetable?

Likewise, how do you see the flyrant improving the list? The CP economy would of course be nice, but I'd be giving up a fair bit of the lists damage potential to do so...I've only run flyrants in 10th in vanguard lists and they were okayish, but am I missing something here in terms of what he brings to the table?

Thanks!

[piersonsmuppet]

If the opponent is setting infantry w/in threat range of the barbgaunts, those units should be out of LoS or already on an objective. The movement reduction does little unless your opponents march infantry out in the open. The Lictor on the other hand is your best unit for taking an un occupied objective T2. This way you don’t have to throw away the utility of DL or the Neurolictor on scoring until later once they’ve helped the army.

Your army is slow and doesn’t make much use of the detachment strats. The Tyrant adds more speed on a durable body that gives you a good body for usage of the strats. Also, the board will be pretty open, an 8” charge w/ free re-roll will have lots of play. Tyrant also gives you a TWIN-LINK weapon to really use the Neurolictor’s +1 to wound effectively.