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jamesacon
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Ogre 2500 monster mash Jan 13, 2022 8:22:42 GMT via mobile grandmasterwang and knoffles like this

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Post by jamesacon on Jan 13, 2022 8:22:42 GMT

Hey all, I have just finished building my beastmen army but with the way covid is looking I won't get to play them for a while yet. So I thought to get a start on an ogre army that has been sitting in storage haha. It was originally going to be a triple stonehorn list (love the model) but after reading the ogres thread, (Thanks again knoffles) I thought changing one into a thundertusk would be better.
Anyway would love to hear your thoughts before I get started building!

++ Standard (Ogre Kindoms - Army Book (2013-4) -V8.8.1.) [2,498pts] ++

+ Uncategorised +

- Army Size: Army (0-2999 points)

+ Lords +

Slaughtermaster [385pts]: Lore of the Great Maw, Wizard Level 4
. Magic Items: BRB - Crown of Command, BRB - Dragonbane Gem, BRB - Earthing Rod, BRB - Fencer's Blades

+ Heroes +

Bruiser [184pts]: Battle Standard Bearer, Heavy Armour
. Magic Items and Big Names: BRB - Talisman of Preservation, BRB - Warrior Bane

Hunter [440pts]: Harpoon Launcher
. Magic Items and Big Names: BRB - Ironcurse Icon, BRB - Shield of Ptolos, BRB - Sword of Might
. Stonehorn

+ Core +

Ironguts [192pts]: 4x Ironguts
. Standard Bearer: BRB - Banner of Eternal Flame

Ogres [227pts]
. Bellower
. Champion
. 6x Ogres: 6x Ironfists
. Standard Bearer: Look-out Gnoblar

Ogres [227pts]
. Bellower
. Champion
. 6x Ogres: 6x Ironfists
. Standard Bearer: Look-out Gnoblar

+ Special +

Mournfang Cavalry [140pts]
. 2x Ogre: 2x Heavy Armour, 2x Ironfists

Mournfang Cavalry [140pts]
. 2x Ogre: 2x Heavy Armour, 2x Ironfists

Sabretusk Pack [21pts]: Sabretusks

Sabretusk Pack [21pts]: Sabretusks

Sabretusk Pack [21pts]: Sabretusks

+ Rare +

Stonehorn [250pts]
. Rider: Harpoon Launcher

Thundertusk [250pts]

++ Total: [2,498pts] ++

The general idea is the slaughter master goes with one block of bulls and the BSB in the other. While the ironguts act as a surgical strike against regen units, thinking only 2 wide for them. I went for magic weapons where I can to deal with ethereal units, which I face a fair bit.

What you guys/gals think? Or should I just go triple stonehorn for the win!!

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Ogre 2500 monster mash Jan 13, 2022 15:38:26 GMT grandmasterwang and jamesacon like this

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Post by KevinC on Jan 13, 2022 15:38:26 GMT

Cool list. I would recommend giving the talisman of preservation to your Hunter on the stonehorn. I find that in general Ogre characters don't really need a major ward save - their T5 and 4 or 5 Wounds keeps them around. But a Hunter can be an open target on the stornhorn, so I'd consider protecting him in that way...

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Ogre 2500 monster mash Aug 30, 2022 8:30:24 GMT via mobile grandmasterwang and jukei like this

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Post by paintedwisdom on Aug 30, 2022 8:30:24 GMT

Very interesting list. I'm curious if you've gotten a chance to test it out yet.
As to the list. I think ironguts in 4's is probably not going to work out.
Ogres are slow in combat and this is why MSU with Ogres just doesnt work that well. Chances are that by the time you get to swing back at the enemy, you only have 1/2 ogres left. Especially taking into consideration any shooting your opponent may have.

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Ogre 2500 monster mash Sept 1, 2022 3:34:10 GMT via Tapatalk jamesacon likes this

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Post by grandmasterwang on Sept 1, 2022 3:34:10 GMT

I really like the list with double Stonehorn.

I'm not sure about Eternal Flame banner on the small Irongut unit though. Even a unit of 6 would get more mileage from the banner.

Double stone horn and thundertusk should be fun!

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Ogre 2500 monster mash Sept 9, 2022 14:55:58 GMT via mobile grandmasterwang likes this

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Post by jamesacon on Sept 9, 2022 14:55:58 GMT

Aug 30, 2022 8:30:24 GMT paintedwisdom said:

Very interesting list. I'm curious if you've gotten a chance to test it out yet.
As to the list. I think ironguts in 4's is probably not going to work out.
Ogres are slow in combat and this is why MSU with Ogres just doesnt work that well. Chances are that by the time you get to swing back at the enemy, you only have 1/2 ogres left. Especially taking into consideration any shooting your opponent may have.

I actually have tried it out, it was against khorne WoC. It did really well, the list relies on the impact hits do get the damage done, but my stone horns on the flanks really put the hurt on my opponent. I understand your point about MSU ogres, but I always found bigger units a liability especially one bad LD roll and all your points gone in one go!In regards to slow hitting, the thundertusk really helps out here. Also players can avoid a big unit. The ironguts are more of a precision unit to knock off some regen monsters, 2 wide makes them much more maneuverable.

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Ogre 2500 monster mash Sept 12, 2022 21:51:13 GMT via mobile

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Post by jamesacon on Sept 12, 2022 21:51:13 GMT

So I decided to tweek the list some more. See what you guys think.

++ Standard (Ogre Kindoms - Army Book (2013-4) -V8.8.1.) [2,500pts] ++

+ Uncategorised +

- Army Size: Army (0-2999 points)

+ Lords +

Slaughtermaster [385pts]: Lore of the Great Maw, Wizard Level 4
. Magic Items: BRB - Crown of Command, BRB - Dragonbane Gem, BRB - Earthing Rod, BRB - Fencer's Blades

+ Heroes +

Bruiser [191pts]: Battle Standard Bearer, Great Weapon, Light Armour
. Magic Items and Big Names: BRB - Armour of Destiny

Hunter [425pts]
. Magic Items and Big Names: AB - Rock Eye, BRB - Charmed Shield, BRB - Opal Amulet, BRB - Sword of Battle
. Stonehorn

+ Core +

Ironguts [308pts]: 6x Ironguts
. Bellower
. Champion
. Standard Bearer: BRB - Standard of Discipline, Lookout-Gnoblar

Ogres [323pts]
. Bellower
. Champion
. 9x Ogres: 9x Ironfists
. Standard Bearer: Look-out Gnoblar

+ Special +

Mournfang Cavalry [176pts]
. Bellower
. 2x Ogre: 2x Great Weapon, 2x Heavy Armour
. Standard Bearer: BRB - Banner of Eternal Flame

Mournfang Cavalry [150pts]: Bellower
. 2x Ogre: 2x Heavy Armour, 2x Ironfists

Sabretusk Pack [21pts]: Sabretusks

Sabretusk Pack [21pts]: Sabretusks

+ Rare +

Stonehorn [250pts]
. Rider: Harpoon Launcher

Thundertusk [250pts]

++ Total: [2,500pts] ++

Went for standard of discipline on the ironguts to help boost the LD of the slaughter master. Going to put the BSB in with the bulls, because I really don't like having all the eggs in one basket.

As suggested I went for some protection on the hunter and I think the sword of battle will complement the stonehorn.

The Mournfang with flame banner are my regen hunters. I realised that they would have flaming impact hits that would be a much better way to strip regen. And the GW for wounding trolls, monsters.

Not sure when I will be able to play this list. But will let you know the outcome haha