Back when I was picking a Warhammer Fantasy army, I used process of elimination and removed the armies that could not take a dragon. I eventually settled on Dark Elves, because they had Hydras as well. The new Game's Workshop black dragon model is pretty cool looking. However, I had already picked up the resin dragon from Ultraforge which looks even more awesome.
I am pretty happy with how it came out. I tried to use a purple spray on glaze on the flat black primer. It did not show up so well, but then I layered on a midnight blue dry brush on the scales. The result turned out good and breaks up the black a bit. I used a dark grey for the underbelly and scorched brown for the horns and wings. Boltgun metal washed with Badab black and highlighted with Mithril silver was used for the armor plates. I used blood red for the armor straps and rider platform.
The wings and the rider basket are magnetized. It's great since I can remove the rider if his/her mount is slain. Taking a dragon in my list is a huge points investment. Mike and played a storm of magic game last week and I took it as a bound monster. Flying units can be really annoying at times.
Big Storm of Magic Game |
Based on my last tournament, taking two level four sorceresses wasn't a great idea. They basically got into a miscast war with each other every game and ended up taking themselves out.
Yo dawg, I heard you like dragons. So we put a dragon on your dude riding a dragon. |
Dreadlord build#1 570 points
General, Heavy Armor, Sea Dragon Cloak, Shield, Black Dragon Mount
Whip of Agony, Pendant of Khaeleth, Crown of Command
Dreadlord build#2 569 points
General, Sea Dragon Cloak, Shield, Black Dragon Mount
Biting Blade, Armor of Eternal Servitude, Ring of Hotek, Crown of Command
Build #1 is the standard annoying "unkillable" dreadlord. Good for tying up whatever big nasty block of death my opponent has on the table. Reverse ward save + stubborn is still amazing.
Build#2 is more anti-magic with the Ring of Hotek. This has potential to work great if I can fly my lord near enemy wizards. The Armor of Eternal servitude gives regeneration to help keep him alive.
Anyway, I have some time to try out both builds before the next tournament. Look for more updates as my foray into Fantasy continues.
I like build 1, and if you want to run the ring, but it on a hero on a Pegasus.
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! I might have to add one to my High-Elf forces!
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! Great job. Certainly an army centerpiece.
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