What have I done! re-entering the hobby at the deep end...

[AdaptUK0]

So after a year or so on inactivity, I've decided to re-enter the hobby now I've got some free time (and money) to spend doing something productive. Thing is, I've gone and agreed to take part in this mini tournament - only 500pts (so combat patrol esque rules) but I have no Idea what I'm doing!

I've picked up some eldar, put together a list (which I don't even know if it'll be that good) and was wondering if anyone at warseer has some advice (other than to get obliterated) with the following list;

5 * Eldar Rangers
5 * Striking scorpions
10 * Eldar Guardians w/scatter laser
10 * Eldar Guardians w/scatter laser
1 * War Walker w/scatter laser and missile launcher
1 * Viper w/scatter laser

I think there will be a mix of guard, orks, space marines, and I don't know if what I've gone and got is a load of rubbish - I'm just wondering how to use these units in such a way I don't lose every game.

AdaptUK0

[Axeman1n]

it would be helpful to post the rules for the tournament so we can give you better advice and know what you may be facing too.

[Crimson Templar]

I agree with Axeman....

In the mean time drop the missle launcher on the warwalker and add another scatter laser to it. This keeps it focused on one thing, killing people. Vyper with scatter laser works good for flank armor shots. I am personaly a fan of guardians, so I like them, but I add a lock with spear to the unit. Also, from a legality point of view, you need a HQ.

[Axeman1n]

If it's exactly the same as Combat Patrol, a squad of Wraithguard is tough as nails. Personally I prefer Enhance on my Wraithguard, but Conseal is also very nice. I would probably take the missle launcher on the Vyper as my 2nd unit.

[AdaptUK0]

Hi Guys,

Sorry, I should've dropped the rules on here first!

Combat Patrol Basics
Armies of no more than 500 points (not even a single point over please).

Rules:
40k 5th Edition plus any FAQs published by GW by the time of the event.

Force Organisation:
1-6 Troops
0-1 HQ
0-1 Elites
0-2 Fast Attack
0-1 Heavy Support

Limitations:
No model can have more than 2 wounds.
No special or unique characters.
No model can have a 2+ Save.
Vehicles cannot have a total Armour Value greater than 33 (Front + Side + Rear).
No Ordnance weapons.
Forgeworld units are permitted provided they meet the above limitations. Please bring a copy of any Forgeworld unit rules with you on the day, however. Failure to do so will result in the unit being removed from your army list.

Victory Conditions:
Your missions and victory conditions will be revealed to you at the start of each game.

Scoring system:
Win: 2pts
Draw: 1pt
Loss: 0pts

Army Specific rules:
Imperial Guard: A Master of Ordnance may not be taken due to the “Artillery Bombardment” special rule.
Eldar: may purchase a Warlock to assign to any of the following unit types: Guardian squads, Guardian Jetbikes and Wraith Guard.
Tau: Kroot Shapers cost 15pts and have only 2 wounds. (All other rules remain the same)
Necrons: may purchase a Cryptek or Lord to assign to any of the following unit types: Necron Warriors, Necron Immortals
Tyranids: Tyranid Warriors cost 20pts per model and have only 2 Wounds (All other rules remain the same)
Chaos: Lords cost 75pts and have only 2 Wounds (All other rules remain the same). Sorcerers cost 85pts and have only 2 Wounds (All other rules remain the same).

[Axeman1n]

The jump jet war walkers that are troops are nice. The Vyper with AV11 with twin Pulse lasers would be insane as well.