Void Stalkers Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 my bro has got eldar and i need tips to beat them cause im new to the game and he is a vetran wit eldar for like 10 yrs Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Mortis Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 tell us what you've got then we could help ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Ouch, eldar are really tough on Marine Equivalent armies, so the first thing you need to do is probably get used to losing a lot, especially if he is a 10 year vet. That may sound harsh, but what I'm really saying is don't give up even if you can never beat him at first because Eldar really are a pain to marines. Anyway, as Mortis said you should post what units he fields since Eldar are pretty diverse different types of lists require different tactics/priorities. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Stalkers Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 i got two predators termies and two squads of troops, he has a crap load of gaurdian squads farseers and a falcon and cannons howling bamshies fire dragons Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Stalkers Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 is death gaurd any good against them, a friend he used to play aganst used them and my bro never beat him Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillin Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I can give you a few basic tips with out knowing what you or your brother has. - don't take lots of xtras and expensive stuff, you want lots of bodies on the field b/c eldar can kill them some marines. - go right at them and get into hth ASAP, use terrain to block LOS to your rinos and pop smk when there is no terrain. - eldar don't like it when you fry them w/ flamers - hvy bolter havoc squads are good vs eldar, if you want you can add an auto cannon or two, then the squad is good at taking down skimmers too. - keep mission objectives in mind and plan for them turns in advance. - don't get too frustrated if it takes some time to start winning, remember you brother has 10 yrs experience on you. - there is also a tactia section on this site, check that out too, for basic tactic and tactic vs eldar specificly :D good luck, hope this helps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Stalkers Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 So i should use a predator equiped wit heavy bolters and autocannon? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leethal Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Yes that would be a good idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Canoness Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Don't bother trying to win by objective against Eldar: they will eat you, and they'll probably steal your minis :D As both an Eldar and a Chaos player I can safely say that Eldar hate anything that can negate or rival their mobility. Deep striking, Land Raider rushing, and jump infantry tend to piss the royal hell out of them. Such tactics should be considered. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos strong Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 actually death guard is AWSOME idea for playing against elder and will do great things against them. You gotta remember 99% of Eldar are str 3....put that against toughness 5, figure out that ureself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nicolas Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 And dont forget Death Guard on bikes :) T6 hehehee By ya, Eldar were my fav army and still have a week point for them in my heart. If someone was mobile it throws everything off, the more mobility you have the better since it will mean one can not corner squads. Also try and keep things were they can support other units, dont leave squads out on their own. Staying hidden as you advance helps also, fire dragons need to be your highest priority (unless there is a wraight lord) then they are close to eachother. Power fists are nice but becuase of T3 the eldar for the most part will be a waist of points, power weapons to counter there 4+ or 3+ saves will help. HP and Auto Cannons are nice too (auto is nicer for the wraight lords high T). If he is using large squads of guardians and he likes to group them up, templates (flamers) are nice, if he does not then get in CC with them and rip them up :). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oh he doesn't field Dark Reapers? That un-complicates matters by a bit. Anyway predators may not be the best idea since Bright Lances will glance your front armor on 4's meaning that you stand a good chance at losing it very early in the game, and don't even get me started on fire dragons if they get close. Anyway, as someone before me said, try to get close to them by using cover and engage them in hand to hand. Banshees can be tricky as their come kitted with power-weapons, which is why I usually shoot them with my ordnance, but failing that you could also try swamping them with something like summoned demons since they only have an invulnerable save anyway (nurglings used to be great at this, but alas our codex got "fixed" ASPCA style). As for his falcon, it's probably upgraded to be basically indestructible so you might as well ignore it unless there are no other large targets of opportunity about. Also, you probably want more than just 2 marines squads as eldar can kill 20 marines quite quickly, and you should probably bring some rhinos for extra mobility, or at least cheap cover once they get popped. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1522388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos strong Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I stay away from vechiles against eldar. It doesnt make sense to take them, they die QUICK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/132105-how-to-beat-eldar/#findComment-1523035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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