Drukhari-Harlequin Coop List

So, I made a first attempt including some Clowns to a Drukhari list.
I am not really happy with the result, but cant say way.
I just cant lay a finger on it. Maybe another point of view helps,
so feel free to comment it.


++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [38 PL, 11CP, 697pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Gametype: Matched

Obsession: Kabal of the Obsidian Rose: Flawless Workmanship

Raiding Forces - CP Refund

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot +

Court of the Archon [5 PL, 72pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Lhamean
. Medusae
. Sslyth
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, 90pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, The Djin Blade, Warlord
. Splintered Genius (Obsidian Rose): Splintered Genius

+ Troops +

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 145pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Trueborn Sybarite: Splinter Rifle

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive

+ Heavy Support +

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Dark Lance

+ Dedicated Transport +

Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: As Detachment, Splinter Cannon, Splinter Cannon

Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: As Detachment, Splinter Cannon, Splinter Cannon

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [34 PL, -1CP, 670pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Cult of the Cursed Blade: Only The Strong Will Survive

Raiding Forces - CP Refund

+ HQ +

Succubus [5 PL, -1CP, 95pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult), Quicksilver Fighter, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
. Show Stealer (Cursed Blade): Show Stealer

+ Troops +

Wyches [7 PL, 140pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Hekatrix: Power sword, Splinter Pistol
. 7x Wych: 7x Hekatarii Blade, 7x Plasma Grenades, 7x Splinter Pistol
. Wych w/ Hydra Gauntlets: Hydra Gauntlets
. Wych w/ Shardnet and Impaler: Shardnet and Impaler

+ Fast Attack +

Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 4x Hellion: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods

Reavers [6 PL, 150pts]: 6 - Splintermind (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult), 2x Grav-talon
. Arena Champion: Heat Lance
. 4x Reaver: 4x Bladevanes, 4x Splinter Pistol, 4x Splinter Rifle
. Reaver with special weapon (up to 1 for 3 models): Heat Lance

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: As Detachment, Disintegrator Cannon

Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: As Detachment, Disintegrator Cannon

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Aeldari - Harlequins) [27 PL, -2CP, 635pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Saedath Characterisation: Twilight: Twilight Falls

+ HQ +

Shadowseer [5 PL, 125pts]: 2. Fog of Dreams (Blessing), 3. Mirror of Minds (Witchfire), Mirror Architect, Shuriken Pistol

Troupe Master [4 PL, 105pts]: Harlequin's Caress, Shuriken Pistol, Veiled King

+ Troops +

Troupe [4 PL, 95pts]
. Lead Player: Aeldari Power Sword, Fusion Pistol
. Player w/ Blade
. Player w/ Fusion Pistol & Caress: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Caress
. Player w/ Harlequin's Embrace: Harlequin's Embrace
. Player w/ Harlequin's Kiss: Harlequin's Kiss

+ Elites +

Death Jester [3 PL, 75pts]: Rift Ghoul

Death Jester [3 PL, 75pts]: Lord of Crystal Bones

+ Dedicated Transport +

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Total: [99 PL, 8CP, 2,002pts] ++

There's a lot of overlap between what Kabals and Cults do, and what Harlequins do. Except that Harlequins do it better. If I were to include 'Quins in my list, it would be about minimizing that overlap and letting each do what it's best at.

In my view: Harlequins shoot better than Kabals do, and Troupes assault better than Wyches do. Therefore I'd replace Trueborn and Ravagers with Voidweavers (these are broken, stupid strong, they will win you games) and replace the big unit of Wyches with a big unit of tricked out Harlies.

So a Harlequin Patrol: Shadowseer, Big unit of Troupes, 1-2 units of 2-3 Void Weavers. The Shadowseer can keep the troupes safe through psychic, and they can even be started off the table in reserves if you'd rather protect the Voidweavers to start.

On the Drukhari side, we have cheaper, more durable spam units that we can afford to trade up. Think: Hellions, Grotesques, Wracks, Court of the Archon. Incubi I don't necessarily rank highly anymore due to overlap with Harlequins.

Do I want Incubi or do I want 5 Dark Saedeth Harlies all with Harlequin weapons for the same amount of points? The Harlies are more flexible, have better rules, more attacks, can do insane thing like ignore invulns or stack mortal wounds, etc. Oh and they fight on death as a passive so you will always trade well. No contest.

Competitively, I think we're going to see Thicc City Lite + Voidweaver spam. For me, I'd prefer staying 80% Drukhari if I can. So I'd probably run a Realspace raid focusing on wracks, grots, hellions and court + 1 shadowseer, 1 troupe, and 1 unit of 3 voidweavers.

I would agree to you, if I werent just a Beer&Pretzel Player with a huge favor for the Drukhari.
I just want to include a small Clownerie, not switch out my spikey Elves.

First off if you include a travelling players patrol you will loose the raiding forces rule so this list will start with 6CP. The Travelling players Rule lets you ignore for units/models Keywords rules not detachment. that is why I am running only realspace Raid or single patrol with a Travelling Players patrol. Normally the a Single Patrol because I like my Quinn warlord traits and relics better.