Quote Originally Posted by Spoonie View Post
That's what my gut has been telling me. They're solid enough to not risk crumbling the lord, but mediocre enough that they could certainly use his help. I'm still debating whether to run mine in ghouls like that or run with a skeleton based list and maybe put my lord in with black knights. Sort of a form versus function decision. Ah well, still got grave guard to paint till I really have to decide.


Very tough call. Normally I'd go with strength, but with red fury every extra attack is potentially 2 more kills, which is super juicy. I think sword of strife or even sword of bloodshed with a potion of strength is a nice compromise. Depends on the people you play, I suppose. Giving up the option for a ward could be dangerous against greatweapon troopers if your opponents actually direct attacks at your vamp.
Mine is invariably with some black knights or blood knights.

A blender lord easily cost 450 pts and you rly want him fighting as many turns as possible. A steed will get him there a turn faster. Also the increased speed will allow him to better choose his combats. Also it provides a good armour save for his protection.

If he's with Black knights then they invariably a smallish unit more used as a delivery system.

With the Blood Knights he'll often have MR2 talisman for 2+ magic ward save on the unit. With Flag of Blood keep he's thus well protected from ranged shenanigans and since he's able to choose his combats his 1+ armour saves is usually more than enough.