Sirohk
Commander
3930 Posts
    
USA
 | | 03/19/2006 1:49 PM |
| Ok all you CE and Orc fans. We all know that the Orc Warrior is one of, if not the best, Orc mini pound for pound for the cost and that the Orc Champ is an awesome piece. But how about all of the other many orc mini’s in between – which orcs are a must for a warband? What orc would you include if you have the room? What other orcs are pound for pound a good piece for the cost?
Here are all the orcs I can find. If I have missed one, please feel free to add to the list.
Orc Warrior CE 3 pts [the best orc for the cost][^]
Orc Spearfighter CE 5 pts
Orc Savage CE 7 pts
Orc Brute CE 8 pts
Orc Berserker CE 8 pts
Orc Archer CE 8 pts
Orc Raider CE 12 pts
Half Orc Barbarian CG/CE 12 pts
Mountain Orc CE 12 pts
Howling Orc 15 pts
Half Orc Monk LG/LE 17 pts
Orc Wardrummer CE 19 pts
Half Orc Executioner LE 23 pts
Orc Sergeant CE 24 pts
Orc Mauler CE 26 pts
Orc Druid CE 27 pts
Orc Champion CE 39 ptsΖD]
Eye of Grummsh CE 44 pts
Rask Half Orc Chainfighter CG 52 pts
See here’s your chance to add your $0.02 worth of what orc or orcs are the best and your favorite.
Have fun.
Cheers.
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orcmonk220
Underboss
1608 Posts
| | 03/19/2006 2:14 PM |
| I suppose you could consider the Orc Skeleton in the list.
Half-Orc Executioner, but was tempted by the (Half) Orc Monk [)] | |
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Newtoncain
Commander
2985 Posts
Land of 10,000 taxes
| | 03/19/2006 2:42 PM |
| | Orc war drummer and orc druid. | |
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jacksonm
Warlord
5560 Posts
River City
| | 03/19/2006 3:55 PM |
| Based on sculpt alone I do like the Orc Berserker.
I have to agree with the Wardrumer as well, he's a bargain at 19 points. | | | |
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iluvxtina
Underboss
1501 Posts
Spain
| | 03/19/2006 4:15 PM |
| | I think the best orc piece in this moment is the orc wardrummer because you can include him in most of the CE warbands and he works so great (Ah....the umber hulk with the wardrummer).In my opinion the eye is much better than the champion because today you,ll need much more melee attack than damage and the eye is always neccesary for the orc champion damagin bonus.The next one is the orc champion.He will continue being the most fearsome warrior through all expansions.The next is the orc warrior but now he,s less overpowered.and the last one is the druid because his snakes swiftness is brutal.The other orcs dislike me,but the orc skeleton can be summoned with the lich and causes 10 damage (interesting thing). | |
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True_Blue
Underboss
2386 Posts
| | 03/19/2006 5:21 PM |
| | Yep, the Orc Wardrummer is a must have. That means it pretty much has to be one of the better ones, but not so good for RPG. I do like the Berserker a lot for rpg, looks like a crazy orc attacking your PC's. Very nice | |
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taliesin
Underboss
1113 Posts
| | 03/19/2006 5:55 PM |
| Eye of Gruumsh. Hits as hard as the orc champ (assuming the champ isn't under his command), with a high attack bonus on both attacks, so he's a much more reliable source of damage. CR 1 means he acts more like an independent figure than a commander, but I find nothing wrong with a beater that can rally itself.
It's also one of the coolest looking orcs released to date. Hard to belive it is from an early set. | |
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Sean-Khan
Commander
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3964 Posts
Adelaide
| | 03/19/2006 6:10 PM |
| I like the wardrummer a lot. Orc warriors and Orc chumps are great statwise, and thier look is so very Orc.
Orc Druid and Eye are very unquie looking Orcs, and very well done.
I also like the beserker and spear fighter. | |
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Zoons
Underboss
1066 Posts
| | 03/19/2006 6:31 PM |
| Did I miss the Cleric of Gruumsh on the list? I think that's one of the most outrageous outfits for an orc. I like the Druid and Champ the best for skirmish though.
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Thenameless
Warlord
11768 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 03/19/2006 11:35 PM |
| | The Cleric of Gruumsh was popular with the Ogre Ravager for obvious reasons, and when GoL first came out, Orc Druids were pretty devastating when used with the Fomorians. | |
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Janos M.
Underboss
1015 Posts
Hamburg / GErmany
| | 03/20/2006 3:10 AM |
| Isn't the Cleric of Kord an Orc, too?
And to answer your Question: I think the Orc Warrior is one of the best Orcs for their cost. | |
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Low Key
Underboss
1231 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 3:14 AM |
| I'm not a big orc fan, (RPG or skirmish) but I have to admit the Orc Champ is cool looking, and as we all know, powerful as heck.
Shame I dont own any. [:(] | |
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Crystal King
Sneak
141 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 7:29 AM |
| | Are you counting King Obould to the list? If so, I think that he looks pretty cool. For skirmish wise I would have to say that the Orc Champ is my favourite. I haven't actually seen the Wardrummer played yet, and I don't have one myself. | |
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argwinkle
Sneak
94 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 7:55 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Janos M.
Isn't the Cleric of Kord an Orc, too?
Yes, she is. Rather useful commander effect for the current meta, but unfortunately much to squishy for the point cost. | |
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bshugg
Underboss
1833 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 8:18 AM |
| | Orc warrior looks the best, and is the best for the orcs made so far. | |
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forkedmoon
Underboss
1305 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 9:59 AM |
| Eye and Drummer,
Damage and saves.
Orc Warrior is great fodder but fairly easily dispatched by elf warrior, blue, etc. does look really good though for a common. | |
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nedleeds
Warrior
240 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 11:06 AM |
| | The Eye of Grummsh he is the meanest most pissed off orc of all and he lays down pain. Runner up is Many Arrows he also is a bad-arse and has a great paint job (at least mine does). | |
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BunnyPuncher
Sneak
171 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 2:22 PM |
| From a looks perspective it is the good ol' Eye. Since he also kicks major butt in skirmish he is the hands down winner.
I also love the howler orc from WDs in terms of appearance.
The Wardrummer I dislike, but in the the spirit of isomorphism I've included him in every CE band I've built since I got one - He's just too useful to pass up.
Also, I no longer think the OW is very good. I've avoided 5hp pieces like the plague since bounty came in - its just a free 15 points to your opponent. I'd rather plan my warband to use the sturdier fodder - the Quaggoth Slave for example. | |
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andytum
Sergeant
400 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 2:32 PM |
| | Eye of Gruumsh and Orc Wardrummer | |
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K Rich
Sneak
69 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 3:31 PM |
| Best Orc: Eye of Gruumsh
Coolest Orc: Rask | |
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Sulaco
Underboss
1605 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 3:57 PM |
| All creatures with "Orc" in their type (and my top 3 for appearnace and effectiveness) are:
Cleric of Gruumsh (#2 appearance)
Cleric of Kord
Eye of Gruumsh (#1 appearance)
Half-Orc Assassin
Half-Orc Barbarian
Half-Orc Executioner
Half-Orc Fighter
Half-Orc Monk
Half-Orc Paladin
Howling Orc
King Obould Many-Arrows
Krusk, Half-Orc Barbarian
Mongrelfolk
Mountain Orc
Orc Archer
Orc Berserker
Orc Brute
Orc Champion (#3 appearance, #1 effectiveness)
Orc Druid
Orc Mauler
Orc Raider
Orc Savage
Orc Sergeant
Orc Spearfighter
Orc Wardrummer (#2 effectiveness)
Orc Warrior (#3 effectiveness)
Orc Wolf Shaman
Orog Warlord
Rask, Half-Orc Chainfighter
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NinjaRay
Warrior
268 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 6:28 PM |
| Wardrummer is totally awesome.
Orc Druid pretty sweet.
Orc raidier is my third fav. | |
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frogrodeo
Sergeant
706 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 11:23 PM |
| | For sculpt/looks I'd go with Rask and the Orc Druid. Although the Orc Champ is pretty mean looking as well. For skirmishable stats I would rank the Wardrummer, Eye, and Champ high. | |
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Thenameless
Warlord
11768 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 03/21/2006 1:51 AM |
| | In Chainmail form, the Orc Druid is very nice. I only wish the Orc Rager (Eye of Gruumsh) had gone into production. | |
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