Trying to decide between two lists I'm trying to refine for an event next month. I don't need optimized, just not bad. Some additional insight will help.
Some notes on the event:
-Everything is legal barring experimental rules and certain models(Warhounds+, T-C'Tans etc, but most Baneblades and other "tame" SH/GC are in)
-Serpent Shields are now 12", One Shot(and you lose the defense buff)
Ok here's the lists:
Pure DE, Real Space Raiders
HQ
Archon - WWP, Sword, Clone 130
Court - Medusae x3, Sslyth x4 - Raider w/ Night Shield - 245
Elites
Trueborn - Blaster x4, Venom w/ SC - 180
Troops
Warriors, Venom w/ SC 105
Warriors, Venom w/ SC 105
Warriors, Venom w/ SC 105
FA
RWJF - DLs - 140
RWJF - DLs - 140
Scourge - 4 HWB - 120
Scourge - 4 HWB - 120
Dark Artisan Formation
Haemy - WWP 105
Talos - TLSC, Ichor 130
Cronos - Probe - 125
Or
DE w/ CW
Archon - WWP, Sword, Clone, Armor of Misery 145
Elites
Trueborn - Blaster x4, Venom w/ SC - 180
Troops
Warriors, Venom w/ SC 105
Warriors, Venom w/ SC 105
Warriors, Venom w/ SC 105
FA
RWJF - DLs - 140
RWJF - DLs - 140
Scourge - 4 HWB - 120
Scourge - 4 HWB - 120
Iyanden
Spiritseer - Guardian Helm, Spear of Teuthlas - 100
Wraithguard - Cannons - 160
Wraithknight - Suncannon+shield, SL - 200
The first list is all about the beta-strike. The Warriors in venoms lurk for a turn and the rest of the army comes in. It's high-risk high-reward. The Court were and Dark Artisan were MVPs last I used them.
The second list has a bit more general firepower and the Knight can start on the field if need be to support the venoms until everything else arrives. The Archon goes with the Wraith/Seer. The Seer grabs Psychic Shriek for for some Armour of Misery synergy. Plus the Spear and the Cannons can do some serious work on just about anything.
Both have their merits but I can't really decide.
Thoughts?