After a few games, I changed up my pButcher list:Butcher (-6)
War Dog (1)
Berzerker (6)
Berzerker (6)
Juggernaught (7)
Min MOW Shocktroopers (5*)
Max MOW Demo Corp (9)
Manhunter (2)
Manhunter (2)
Yuri the Axe (3)
This list satisfies all of Butcher's 4 tiers:
*Point cost of MOW Shocktroopers reduced by 1
MOW units gain +2 SPD during first turn
Solos redeploy
Warjacks get Advanced Deployment
I divide the army into 3 waves. First is the 2 manhunters and Yuri. The manhunters are designed to act independently but I like to use these 3 ninjas in a loosely knit group supporting each other. With stealth, advanced deployment, pathfinder and treewalker, this is an excellent alpha strike team. I gotta be wary of catching the manhunters in Yuri's thresher though. They will kill stuff outright or soften up targets for the next wave: MOW Demo corps followed close behind by 2 berzerkers. The Demo corps get +2 SPD for the first turn and the jacks get Advanced Deployment - Huge bonus for a slow moving army. I'm careful not to extend the jacks beyond Butcher's control range. Berzerkers are fun. I have yet to have one explode in a game. I like the focus efficiency of them - charging or running without spending focus. I just started using the Demo corps - I'm smitten!! Last but certainly not least - The Man and his dog screened by the shocktroopers. They form a "Oh no you don't" zone around Butcher making him difficult to target being the same size base and utilizing their Shield Wall order. Always at Butcher's side is his trusty dog. Can't say enough good things about him: Gives Butcher +2 DEF against melee attacks, makes him immune to back strikes and free strikes. Gets a full advance on an advancing enemy and returns when attacks are resolved. All this for 1 point. Dog is an auto include.
The Juggernaught stays close to Butcher in reserve in case my plans fail or something gets past my first and second waves.
The Butcher fits my play style and this is a fun and simple army to play and manage. I want to challenge myself and build and play lists that are harder to win with like Zerkova or The Old Witch.
