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TACTICS·WHITE DWARF 341

The Horde

May 2008·pp. 70–71

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Cheap warriors can give an Evil army numerical superiority across the field or in the particular fight that matters. Mat recommends choosing equipment around a clear plan, whether supported combat or massed arrows, rather than buying an unfocused mixture. Haradrim, Moria Goblins and Corsairs each offer different advantages, with mercenary horsemen providing a risky mounted option. Opponents can exploit restricted space and strong defensive anchors to prevent the whole horde contributing at once.

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