Comments on: TV1000 Dark Elf Starting Roster

By: Jasper

Jasper — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:02:59 +0000

I try to put my Witch Elves out of reach so they’re not hit and more likely to threaten the sidelines with Frenzy. But I also like to put Sidestep players on the wings, and Witch Elves often get Sidestep. Where I stick them very much depends on the makeup of the rest of my team.

Oh and Lost Viking, if you like leap on Blitzers, try it on a Witch Elf. Takes a bit to skill them up for Block + Sidestep + Leap, but it’s worth it to be able to leap over and Frenzy people off the pitch from behind.

By: The Lost Viking

The Lost Viking — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:11:19 +0000

Which players do people place on the wings? Blitzer and witch elf each side? Or do runners take the second spot now? Witch elves on one side runners on the other could cause a head ache for your opponent i’d imagine. Whats commonly seen?

By: Coach

Coach — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:27:52 +0000

Welcome back to Blood Bowl, though Witch Elves make the team for me and are by far the best player available to you despite their disadvantages. Just check out the Witch Elf development article for more information about what makes them tick.

By: The Lost Viking

The Lost Viking — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:27:10 +0000

Also… Assassins seem to be a waste of time… i really don’t see the use of them other than me wasting a block. The only reason i’d see myself getting one is or a little flavor on the bench.

By: The Lost Viking

The Lost Viking — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:24:06 +0000

I know an old post but i just started playing BB again and used to love Dark Elves back in the old edition. So i picked up a team and started to get my head around the changes made. So No thrower… ok this could be awkward… I used to buy one build it up, run both witch elves and go for the open pass.

No worries i can still rely on my trusty witch elves i thought… but without that passing threat I decided to go for the first team posted here – mainly as DE blitzers are so good. Sooo good. I picked up a runner as i’d never used one before and figured why not.

I didn’t really end up using the runner as the blitzers are so op and turned him instead into the thrower I was missing from the roster. Few leaping Blitzers later and i’m back into the flow of it – loving the DE team. It’s always slow to start but you get rewarded down the road. Not even purchased a WE yet – i’m kind of wondering if it’s necessary even with armour 8 i’m still taking heavy casualties.

Those guys who choose two WE are taking a gamble that might pay off but from what i’ve seen the Blitzers will get it done for you and stick around much longer.

By: Visba

Visba — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:25:21 +0000

Alternatively, if you want low armor but high killing potential, you can try this:

2x Witch Elf
2x Assassin
7x Lineman
2x Reroll
0x Apoth

As soon as you can replace one or two linemen with blitzers and get an apoth. If you get past the first few matches, it’s hella-fun.

By: Jasper

Jasper — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:45:53 +0000

I’ve had success running an Assassin opening lineup recently, hoping to skill up the Assassins because they’re much more useful with a skill or two, and while they make great receivers early on they’re increasingly difficult to get SPPs with once a league matures.

Probably not a good idea if you’re in a league with high AVs, but it’s great if there are a bunch of AV 7 teams. The Assassins’ turnover-proof stabs stack nicely with all that Block to help give you an edge muscling the other fresh team.

1 Runner (I like Dump Off)
4 Blitzers (Stalwart AV 8 + Block, and more chances to get Guard)
2 Assassins (Block first, then many options)
4 Linemen (1 Kicker, 3 Wrestlers)
1 reroll (Risky!)
990k total

Yeah, one reroll. That’s the downside, and you have to play your early games cautiously until you get a 2nd, or better 3rd. All the Block with a side of stabbing alleviates this more than I had at first thought it would; originally I’d considered it a price I was willing to pay to test out better Assassins, but I’ve come around to actually preferring it. Another point is that while rerolls cost more later, this is offset by not having to pad your lineup with 70k Linemen.

First thing I look to buy is an Apothecary, and after that a Witch Elf or Reroll, with which one I’d pick first depending on my opposition. I might even hold off on the Apothecary, depending on how my skill ups are going, who I’m facing, and how much cash I’ve earned.

An variant I’ve considered is spending the last $10k to swap a Blitzer for a Witch Elf’s Frenzy threat and the opportunity to get her Block early. However then kicking off has you dangling an expensive AV 7 target where it can be easily Blitzed, which I’m somewhat leery of without an Apothecary…

By: Gerard

Gerard — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:01:21 +0000

I am tried sometime a bit different with Dark Elves of late. Starting with no Blitzers. It’s quite fun actually. Roster starts as:
2 Witch Elves
2 Assassins
1 Runner
6 Lineelves
2 Rerolls
There are no where near as reliable, or durable, as the 4 Blitzer build but have more character. The assassins are far more effective as a pair than signally I find too.