WE - 1500 vs unknown

I am always willing to learn:
- is full command necessary for a unit of 5 cavalry?
- do you need a lvl3 or can you save points with a lvl2 ?

Rules question

How many shooting attacks do a unit get? Glade captain has three attacks. Does that mean he get three shots a turn?

This is correct.  The attack characteristic is for close combat only.  Shooting attacks are a single shot unless there is the multiple shot special rule on the weapon.

Yeah, the Captain only gets one shot with a normal bow, but the Bow of Loren is a special weapon that will give him his number of attacks + 1 shots. So for a Captain, that would mean he gets 3+1 shots. Not bad, but not game breaking either.  (Might be good for taking out advancing Spirit Hosts though, or something like that.)

Usually the BoL is best used on a Waystalker, though. He has a "Sniper" rule that allows him to shoot your opponent's characters even if they are bunkered in a unit. If he's equipped with that Bow of Loren, then he'd get 2 sniping shots at that same character.

Something else I like to bring up with people considering bunkering their Spellweaver in a unit of Sisters of the Thorn, is to mount her on a Unicorn. It's 60 points, but it'll make her (and her unit) much more durable versus magic. The Unicorn gives MR so that added with a 4++ ward save (most Spellweavers have the Talisman of Preservation and the Sisters have that innate as well) will give them a 2++ versus Magic attacks. NOT BAD. Especially since you'll be wanting to keep them out of close combat. And if you do find yourself cornered somehow (Unicorns are M10!) then it also has Impaling attacks which gives you a little extra punch, whereas you can almost automatically write-off her attacks otherwise.

That's what I do with her, and I've never lost her, but I totally understand if someone else doesn't like to do that. Just a thought.

I think it depends on who your facing as to weather or not you take a magical weapon or Unicorn. If you are facing a lot of magic, then I'd go Unicorn. If you aren't then one of the weapons.

concerning the weapons, the HoDA is a one use item. The BoL is every turn. Depends on what you need to do. If you need to thin out some Zombie or Slave hordes, HoDA might be a better way to go. Otherwise...

As far as Lores, I usually go High magic because it pretty much has a spell for every occasion. You need healing? Apotheosis. You need a magic missile? Soul Quench. You need a horde killer? Fiery Convocation. You need to stop a "Remains in Play" spell but don't have the dice to meet it's high casting point value? Drain Magic (Cheap way to do this - just remember, your opponent can attempt to stop you casting it.) You need extra movement or protection from shooting? Walk Between Worlds.

The BEST thing about a Wood Elf taking High magic though, is the wound tokens that you generate EVERY TIME you cast a spell! That protects you wizard AND her unit! That can quickly add up! Especially useful for smaller units like Sisters of the Thorn.

If you don't really want to take High (or simply are tired of it), I like the Lore of Life. I know it may be cliché to take, but there is a reason it is one of the most commonly taken Lores. Elves main weakness is their low toughness so getting a boosted (by Throne) Flesh to Stone off on a unit of Wild Riders, Wildwood Rangers or Wardancers can be huge if they get stuck in combat. Not to mention that you can put wounds back on that Ancient Treeman or bring back a Sister or two if they took a hit somehow. Bringing very expensive elf models back to the game can be huge. Especially in lower point value games.

I'd try life and see how you like it. I'd probably make her a level 4 though. Or just take a level 2 on regular elven steed. A level 2 isn't worth spending 60 points on a Unicorn.

Oh dang!  I meant High magic!  Sorry, my mistake.