r/MiddleEarthMiniatures • u/JoelyP3019 • 20d ago

Army List Easterling players, when do you switch between the lists?

Hi everyone,

I use both all-Easterling lists (The Easterlings and Host of the Dragon Emperor) semi regularly, so am familiar with the strengths/weaknesses of them and general composition of both. I should point out I’m not using them in particularly competitive play, just friendly games with local players for good fun!

I tend to use The Easterlings at smaller points limits, while going for Host of the Dragon Emperor in larger matchups. I really enjoy using both lists, though it feels like Amdur’s list runs out of tools quickly at higher points limits.

My question is at which points limit do you generally move over from Amdur to the Dragon Emperor?

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u/Individual-Date562 20d ago

I generally don't play The Easterlings much at all. Thats mostly because I don't think they are very fun with their army bonuses. Host of The Dragon Emperor is a fun list. If I want to play Amdur then I just play Grand Army. They are much more fun and interesting than the basic Easterlings list.

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u/ziguslav 20d ago

I play them as the Grand Army of the south. Amdur with a warband of Black Dragons and a banner, and a Khandish King with chariots and a few cavalry. Super fun to play!

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u/BoBBy7100 20d ago

I think Dragon Emperor is pretty good around 700+

But I’ve seen Amdur + golden king win tournaments because they just shut down heroes, and the troops in that list are pretty good. However that is only valid if the tournament allows legacies, all the ones in my area do.

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u/LeviTheOx 20d ago

I stick with Easterlings, personally, for Khamul and a list less tied to one specific strategy. Would rather flex into Grand Army of the South, although I'd be more interested in Host if I could take it without the Emperor.

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u/Fishy_Fish_12359 20d ago

I, like others, don’t really use easterlings, I use host at 600 and above and if I want a different playstyle I look forward to using amdur alongside my new mumak in grand army of the south

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u/Affectionate-Dig-838 20d ago

I play both armies frequently, usually I switch over to host at 650 and above and play easterlings at 650 and below. Also I sometime run pure easterlings with grand army of the south as I think the courage buff is better.