The Ideal 40K Aeldari Exodite Force Is The Age Of Sigmar Dawnbringers Boxes<br>

I’ve never given the Age of Sigmar Sylvaneth range much thought. I ignored the forest wraiths since I have always liked Wood Elves over Dryads and Ents over Games Workshop’s more brutal depiction of treefolk. Well, besides Allarielle. What an example, don’t you think? With her perched proudly atop a massive stag beetle, she was the only one to receive my Sylvaneth pity. Thus far.

Dawnbringers is an ongoing Age of Sigmar narrative campaign that includes two delectable new box sets and a new book. There are some pre-existing Sylvaneth and Stormcast miniatures in each box, as well as a brand-new model that is exclusive to the package.

This whole Sylvaneth thing made me realize how vast the small range is. Guys on dragonflies, guys that are half-tree, half-spirit, and a gigantic guy on an even bigger bug are all present. Belthanos, the large man whose name gives the Blades of Belthanos box its name, appears to be a spiritual heir of the classic Orion miniature. Although he makes a striking centerpiece, I couldn’t help but picture the Aeldari warriors from Warhammer 40K taking over everything.


My two closest pals were both Eldar players in my youth, so I’ve never been much of an Aeldari man. So why would I collect Space Elves as well? My preference for xenos was T’au, but when I had the opportunity to replace my jetbike with a dragonfly from the Sylvaneth, a thought began to emerge in my head.

Eldar astride insects. Is there anything not to love? Jetbikes were created from the Blades of Belthanos’ Spiterider Lancers, and Wraithguard are only a headswap and weapon swap away from the Kurnoth Hunters. The huge boy is the last remaining option, though I’m still not convinced how well his shape complements the Aeldari style. Too big for virtually anything else, yet too narrow for a tank. I may attempt to turn him into a Vyper, but you’ll have to keep an eye on this area to learn more.



“But Ben,” you protest, “you forget that Aeldari Exodites ride dinosaurs, not bugs, with all your amazing knowledge of them!Here’s where you’re mistaken. Although Aeldari Exodite forces have historically been portrayed in artwork riding Diplodocuses and similar creatures, this is my army, and I will do as I like. But if reptiles are what you’re hunting, Cryptborn’s Stormwing can help.

Three formidable Stormcast riding dragons make up the second half of the Dawnbringers release. These are stunning models, particularly the recently unveiled sculpt of Ionus Cryptborn, a Lord-Relictor who has returned to Earth to seek a remedy for a catastrophic fault in the Reforging of his species. He is the focal point of Dawnbringers for many, providing the Stormcast with much-needed grit and acting as a counterpoint to the angelic characters who have been added in the past.

I want to employ his dragon, er, draconith, as a Wraithknight, but Warhammer 40,000 players want to turn him into a Chaplain and Age of Sigmar players want to field him as an ally.



Compared to the rest of my force, this conversion will be extremely distinct. The storyline explanation for Guardians using jetbikes instead of dragonflies is straightforward. Similarly, Wraithguard composed of living trees rely on their surroundings to contain the spirits of their ancestors since Wraithbone is scarce on this world. But a dragon? It deviates from the same reasoning.

Making sure the heights and base size roughly match those of a Wraithknight, I’ll probably build a manned turret to sit atop the powerful draconith. I believe I can integrate a more conventional Exodite unit into my broken army. In this manner, I can still turn ancient Ionus into a character from Army of the Dead Space Marines.