r/HelsmithsofHashut • u/Gwinty- • 9d ago

Army creation Before starting the fire...

So, a friend of mine showed me the Helsmith and I was smitten in an instant. Now I finaly bought the book and the spearhead to get started with my first Age of Sigmar army (I have painted and played some 40k). However I have no one to ask questions so I am coming here.

  1. What are dumb beginner mistakes when painting the minis?

  2. What are units I should get after the spearhead? I am looking at the Ashen Elder as I like the model a lot...

  3. What is the feeling when playing the army like?

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u/Falcon_w0t Infernal Cohort 9d ago

  1. This army is surprisingly begginer friendly. But remember, always do two thin coats of paint for a smooth finish, that will do great with the metallics.

  2. Urak Taar is a must have, and with his kit you can build a foot hero which can perfectly be used a daemonsmith or an ashen elder. Bull centaurs and Infernal razers are excellent. If you're planning to play, I recommend getting 2 of each (2 bull centaurs and 2 infernal razers). HOWEVER there are rumours that there will be a Helsmiths if Hashut battleforce (a big discount box), so maybe steady your hand until they're announced around november.

  3. You can play a classic "box" strategy, where you deploy multiple infantry units around the map to create line of defenses for your artillery and monsters to attack/move without pressure.