Pure Covens List 1500pts

Hi all,

Returning Dark elder player looking for some advice. I last played years ago back when the black Templars/dark elder box set was out and have always had a love of the army. I paint units on and off but have decided to put together a 1500pt pure covens list. I wanted a semi-competitive and fluffy list and was hoping someone would be so kind to have a read of the list I put together.

Covens List

HQ

Urien Rakarth 140pts
Haemonculus w/ Scissor hand, liquefier gun and the Khandesi Haemovores - 105pts

ELITES

Scalpel Squadron

5 x Wracks - Acothyst w/Scissor hand & Hex Rifle
Venom w/ Splinter Canon 145pts

5 x Wracks - Acothyst w/ Agoniser & liquefier gun
Venom w/ Splinter Canon 145pts


Grotesqurie

4 x Grotesques -  Aberration w/Scissor hand  
Raider  w/ Dark Lance 220pts

4 x Grotesques -  Aberration w/Scissor hand  
Raider  w/ Dark Lance 220pts


HEAVY SUPPORT

Talos Pain Engine 120 Chain Flails & Twin linked Haywire Blaster 135pts
Talos Pain Engine 120 Chain Flails & Twin linked Haywire Blaster 135pts
Talos Pain Engine 120 Chain Flails & Twin linked Haywire Blaster 135pts

Total 1500pts

I'm particularly concerned that the army lacks numbers and anti-tank. I figure the Talos unit should be able to reliably pop a vehicle each turn and soak up a lot of fire. The raiders will be turbo boosting up the field so it's unlikely the dark lances will be firing before they are destroyed.

Also do you think I've spent too much on upgrades. I would consider dropping a talos and some upgrades to get a raider with an extra 10 wracks.

I'm also a little confused about whether scissor hands or flesh gauntlets would be better.

Any thoughts on shortcomings or improvements would be much appreciated.

Your list looks illegal first of all.

Are you using the Covenite Coterie detachment mixed with 2 formations? You'll have to go back and review the force org slots for each unit ie; Covenite Coterie requires 2 HQ and 2 Elite choices at a minimum...which you currently don't have

Oh I think I understand now. Yes I was using the Covenite Coterie detachment but I assumed you could fill the slots even if you used HQs and elites in the other detachments. Hmmm...back to the drawing board.

Thanks for the advice