I've been getting back into 40k and for some reason the Eldar caught my eye. I've been loving getting into the Lore of the race, especially the Harlequins (who doesn't love murderous space clowns).
This lost revolves around getting the Harlequins in combat and buffing them with hit modifiers to keep them safe
I'm looking for feedback on what issues the list may run into.
Below this list is a summary of the game plan
++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [33 PL, 622pts] ++
+ No Force Org Slot +
Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft
+ HQ +
Autarch Skyrunner [6 PL, 108pts]: Banshee Mask, Laser Lance, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult
Farseer [6 PL, 110pts]: Shuriken Pistol, Witchblade
+ Troops +
Rangers [3 PL, 60pts]: 5x Ranger
Rangers [3 PL, 60pts]: 5x Ranger
Rangers [3 PL, 60pts]: 5x Ranger
+ Fast Attack +
Windriders [12 PL, 224pts]
. 8x Windrider - Shuriken Cannon: 8x Shuriken Cannon
++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Aeldari - Harlequins) [46 PL, 922pts] ++
+ No Force Org Slot +
Masque Form: The Frozen Stars: Hysterical Fury
+ HQ +
Shadowseer [7 PL, 125pts]: Fog of Dreams, Shuriken Pistol, Veil of Tears
Troupe Master [4 PL, 77pts]: Harlequin's Kiss, Shuriken Pistol
+ Troops +
Troupe [5 PL, 124pts]
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Kiss
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Kiss
Troupe [5 PL, 100pts]
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
Troupe [10 PL, 200pts]
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol
+ Elites +
Solitaire [5 PL, 98pts]: Harlequin's Caress, Harlequin's Kiss
+ Dedicated Transport +
Starweaver [5 PL, 99pts]: 2x Shuriken Cannon
Starweaver [5 PL, 99pts]: 2x Shuriken Cannon
++ Spearhead Detachment +1CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [20 PL, 456pts] ++
+ No Force Org Slot +
Craftworld Attribute: Alaitoc: Fieldcraft
+ HQ +
Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 70pts]: 5. Quicken/Restrain, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade
Warlock Skyrunner [4 PL, 70pts]: 3. Enhance/Drain, Shuriken Pistol, Twin Shuriken Catapult, Witchblade
+ Heavy Support +
Dark Reapers [4 PL, 107pts]
. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Tempest Launcher
Dark Reapers [4 PL, 107pts]
. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Tempest Launcher
Dark Reapers [4 PL, 102pts]
. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher
++ Total: [99 PL, 2000pts] ++
The idea is during deployment to use a CP to pit the 10 man Harly squad in the web way. I can take Player of light on the Troupe Master and since he can't be shot at I can use him to potentially get a 9" charge off. I could use 3 cp and put them both in the webway bit that seems like a waste we'll see.
The Faraeer Shadowseer and Warlock will buff and debuff key units.
I've listed the most likely powers I'll take but that is subject to change.
The Autrach will use the banshee mask to charge a unit who's overwatch I'm afraid of. He also gets me CP back and can get me extra hits with The Reapers and the Wind riders
The Wind Riders I'm not sold on. I had shining spears but I play orks a lot and they seemed to be under performing. Everyone else seems to be using them so maybe I'm just doing it wrong. I'm open to advice.
So yeah Reapers and Harleys keep pressure on the enemy charecters cast powers to force multiply and the Rangers and Windriders find something to do like capture an objective or something.