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The 2 Unbeatable Eldar Lists – Are They WAAC?

By Rob Baer | August 17th, 2015 | Categories: Eldar, Tactics, Warhammer 40k Army Lists

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It’s no secret that Eldar may be a bit overpowered, and it really should come as no surprise about what’s in these lists either. Come see the new scrawny xenos lists to beat!

Clearly taking Wraithknights is a “no-brainer” when it comes to Eldar army construction. Here’s the two lists that were nigh unbeatable at the 2015 ATC’s. 

Tony Grippando scored 172 points overall, and led his team with a vicious FOUR Wraithknight list that switched out a 5th ‘Knight for more fast movers to scoop up objectives and play grab ass in general.  Looks like 6th and 7th Edition metas may have combined to form a monster here folks!

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Tony Grippando’s Scat Laser & 4 Wraithknight Army

Windrider Host

Tempest of Blades

Skyrunner Farseer  Shard of Anaris (Remnant of Glory) Singing spear Skyrunner Eldar Jetbike

Skyrunner Warlock Conclave  Brotherhood of Psykers , Communion of Minds

Jetbike Vyper Squadron Shuriken cannon, Shuriken cannon

Windriders 6x Windrider with Scatter laser

Windriders 5x Windrider with Scatter laser

Windriders 3x Windrider with Scatter laser

Wraith Constructs -Wraithknight  Scatter laser, Two Heavy Wraithcannons Ancient Doom

Sword of Vaul Wraith Constructs Wraithknight  Scatter laser, Two Heavy Wraithcannons Ancient Doom

Sword of Vaul Wraith Constructs Wraithknight Ghostglaive and Scattershield Ancient Doom

Sword of Vaul Wraith Constructs Wraithknight Ghostglaive and Scattershield Ancient Doom

 

Variant List: 5 Wraithknights (and some other stuffs to you know, make it legal).

Played by Austin “Knight 12” Wingfield. This list isnt’t quite as robust as the one above that can score more objectives, however it can make up for it just on sheer weight of the 5 (count them) FIVE Wraithknights!

Windrider Host

Tempest of Blades

  • Skyrunner Farseer

    • Skyrunner

      Twin-linked shuriken catapult

      Eldar Jetbike

  • Skyrunner Warlock Conclave

  • Skyrunner Warlock

  • Vyper Squadron

    • Vyper

      Shuriken cannon, Twin-linked shuriken catapults

  • Windriders

    3x Windrider with twin-linked Shuriken catapult

  • Windriders

    3x Windrider with twin-linked Shuriken catapult

  • Windriders

    3x Windrider with twin-linked Shuriken catapult

 

Both lists are super deadly but can suffer greatly from alpha striking Grav and “D” weapons! Remember to dip your toes into cover, and try for some extra cover bonuses from warlord traits and don’t forget your Feel no Pain rolls and these lists are good too good!

Remember folks, with great power comes great responsibility. Use these lists for good!

 

Next up, the hard counter to these lists.  Rock, Paper, Grim Dark?

 

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About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.

Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls. 

Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.

Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.

With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.

While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.