WHFB - Dark Elves vs Skaven 3000p

BIRK – DARK ELVES VS ØRNULV – SKAVEN 3000P

Unfortunately the pictures are not very good. But the game was!

The Dark Elves deployed their army first. All units except for a unit of Dark Riders and one unit of Coldone Knights deployed. In centre a large block of Witch Elves, flanked by Spearmen units, a Chariot and two Hydras. And of course, to the fare side, Shades and in the opposite corner – Harpies. And not to forget – a unit of Black Guard.

The Skaven deployed Plague Monks with the Plague Furnace in centre, flanked by Slaves, Giant Rats, Clan Rats, two Hell Pits and Gutter Runners on the far flanks. Two Cannons behind the line. A big unit of Clan Rats (combat unit) and Gutter Runners entered from reserve.

Three big mistakes! The Skaven neglected to protect one of their Cannons, more or less inviting the Harpies to a charge turn 2. Next big mistake, recognising that the Black Guard are Unbreakable, with a high I and S, making them deadly to Hell Pits - with the Flaming Banner. And – forgetting that the damn Witch Elves have poison!

And these mistakes proved vital trough out turn 2 -3. Although managing to gun down a Lord on a Manticore, the Skaven did not manage to make significant damage to the Dark Elves. Poison Wind Mortars, two Cannons, Gutter Runners and the Doom Rocket did almost no damage, unless you count wounds caused on friendly units..... Oh well – a lesson learned when you don’t pay your troops enough - or maybe the Dark Eldar had done just that..? Betrayals? Hmmmm...

The Dark Elves moved forward engaging the Skaven on all fronts. By turn three The Witch Elves had managed to destroy the Plague Furness and to kill all of the Plague Monks. The Black Guard managed to kill one Hell Pit and the Harpies managed to take out one Cannon! Although the Skaven killed one Hydra, reduced the Witch Elves, Black Guard and The Spearmen, it was only a matter of time before the Skaven battle line would break. Damn! Killing of a large number of Dark Elves Spearmen, this scenario manifested itself when the Grey Seer where killed by the backlash from the dreaded 13th spell!

Oh well, the Skaven fought on, learning and trying to adapt. After turn 6 only one unit of Gutter Runners where alive - heading back to Skavenbligh to tell their story, so that Clan EagleWolf would be better prepared for the next engagement.

A solid victory to the Dark Elves over the Skaven! A fun game, with a rematch in the near future!