Warhammer 40,000 Range Review: Dark Eldar/Drukhari
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- It's time for another cheeky Range Review and this time we're taking a look at the Dark Eldar! Or the Drukhari. I flip between the two at random, so enjoy that.
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“There is very little I don’t like”. Yes. There is also very little.
I love playing Drukhari but goddammit I can only rearrange the same Kabalites and Wyches bits so many times
At least it's more than harlequins
Bruh have you played custodes/thousands sons or quins lol
@@X3._.n3 technically harlequins aren't quite their own army, are they? I thought they were elite units to add to your eldar guys
@@little_hunt3r I mean...they have their own codex
Dis my jam. Wyches and kabalites are best-ever basic troops. Hellions are sweeeet.
Brent, you my friend are absolutely correct, hellions are the most diverse models that DE have. So much you can do with them. I wish they weren't so pricey because I just like building and painting them. The only thing I like more are the venoms and razor wings.
But Brent, these aren't endless waves of 3rd edition Warriors and wyches... 😅
This is my exact feelings. Troops and hellions look great.
8:38 leaked audio of
Guilliman talking about yvraine's figure
Sleek and curved, yum! 🤗
Krioth, you should definitely get into Drukhari. The whole range was designed at the same time, and they were made to be bits compatible. All your options for characters are on the unit sprues for example. It means the range is super easy for cool conversions - something I know you're partial to.
Yeah it was the peak of kitbashing where you can use kabalite warrior and wych bits and make a fully customised Archon or a elegant arena succubi
I adore Drukhari. I don't think Lelieth's figure does her justice though, so I can't wait to see the new one fully revealed.
She got the scowl treatment....
The dark Eldar are supposed to be indulged in the midst of slaughter so why does she have the scowl of a space marine?
Why can’t we have this sadistic smile on any of them for once?
I know you said the Khymera don't look like daemons, but funnily enough it is a warp born entity! Beastmasters sleep and enter self induced nightmares which khymera are attracted to and feast off and then the beastmaster quite literally wrestles it out of its nightmare and into realspace? How does that work? Dark eldar thats how.
That sounds so cool!!👍
I've said it before: the thing that lets most minis down is the old paintjobs.
As for the Lahmian, I think it is pronounced like you would pronounce Lamia. The old East-European vampire.
The grotesque and other Drukhari have their garments sown or stapled to their bodies.
Yes, DE are masters of the flesh (and other things) many folks dont know it.
35:15 "The lack of armor in...certain places..."
Was wondering if you were gonna mention the muscle toned dark elf booty
That style is over for GW , just look at the old Slannesh Daemonettes which were boobs and nipples on show ( in the original metal ones ) but the new ones are all covered up
@@DavieTait which is good
@@margar9021 no argument there Marcus , you can make daemons/factions "grim dark" without doing it the way it was done in the 1990's
@@DavieTait Grimdark: Extreme violence, ok. Genocide, fine. O NO, TITS AND ASS! CHANGE IT NOW!
Reminded me of the old d4chan joke about wyches. "Some armies' assault troops wear more armor than a bra with spikes. Some armies are for ******s". Right now, it's mostly Lelith that's carrying the torch (until the new model comes out). Their schtick is that they are gladiatrices, so some of the gear being for show is only to be expected.
Nothing in the eldar range is heavily armored. They use speed, shields, magic, and holographic projections to NOT GET HIT, which is even better than having armor.
I cannot wrap my head around why they would replace the previous, amazing Archon model with the atrocious new one...
And only give one. Also, Vect isn't even a model choice. Not saying giving him his raider again, but... no no, give me back my supreme HQ choice. Matter of fact, give a couple of Archon choices for the different kabals and covens. Two choices for humunchs and wytches, but one for the leader class.
They also replaced a better Haemonculus model with the current ugly one.
@@skywatcheradept I personally prefer the newer haemonculus, but I like both versions.
My main army - I own about 6000 points of Drukhari! Love the figures, the fluff and background and to top it all off - since 8th edition anyway - they always do reasonably well on the tabletop, regardless of the meta. If I could wish for another unit, I’d like a new plastic vehicle kit.
DE is an amazing line. They made incredible miniatures which will look good for years. Painting them is a pleasure, and as army they look incredible.
Being relatively up to date helps a lot most of their minis are 2011 at oldest
0:38 "Got plenty of other stuff to get along with"
And that's going to stop someone from starting a new project... how, exactly?
Ah drukhari!
*click*
Also the motto of this episode is:
"And now to something completely different"
Monty Python?
Spot on, totally agree that the Drukhari have probably the strongest range of models in the 40k universe. My literal only gripe with the entire range is that the Grotesques are a single monopose reisin model that is hilariously overpriced. Personally i'd love to see them sold in groups of 3, as multi-pose plastic kits around the £35 mark, a-la aggressors/inceptors.
RIP Duke Sliscus and Baron Sathonyx.
I believe, and correct me if I am wrong, the Dark Eldar range with its re-release in 2010/11 were amongst the last ranges sculpted by hand before moving on to CAD. The sculpts are of course very beautiful, but you can tell in some ways (the blades being a bit chunky, lack of definition on the Razorwings, etc)
No, they were the first range designed with the current tech GW uses. All the models with notably chunky blades and the like are in failcast. Just shows how huge the update was, compare the Talos kit to the Wraithlord, released only 5 years apart but looks like it was 20.
@@andrewcarter1747 in that case the tech was clearly new to them and it shows. A lot of this range is a pain to put together, some of the helms are asymmetrical, etc.
I would love to see the Grotesque get a rework like Fiends of Slaanesh and come in packs of 3 with extra variations of heads, weapons and extra bits to put on them.
Can confirm, (unless you're a psychotic warp-dwelling edgelord ofc) double ended swords are kind of redundant. It's as long and clumsy as a spear but without the reach since you can only hold it in the middle. Better to go with a longer handle than 2nd blade you'll never use
That assumes human biology
Given that Eldar are more flexible with different joints and are generally faster and more agile than humans do is possible they could make it work
But yes it’s less practical than having two swords
Its fantasy and needs to be different from blunt humans. I love it!
They are demi-klaives, he can split them up and dual wield 2 small sword, or use staff configuration at will :)
If physics work the same as in our world it makes no sense as it totally fucks up the balance
Don´t say this to Maul.
The "angular cloth" is actually accurate. They're wearing hakamas. The fabric is folded, like an origami, hence the angularity.
Ah yes, the nicest of them all
The best thing bout the Dark Eldar was the mix and match you could do with the dark elfs.
Shadiversity did a video about double bladed swords. It has its drawbacks but it also has advantages.
"It looks like if you shout at these a bit to loud they will just crumple in the air" Its not just the looks they also play that way :)
The kabalite Sprues have a lot of great looking heads, infact i ended up having a hard time choosing between them
Such an awesome range, with the vehicles, dark eldar, animals and abominations. Some of these models I'm seeing for the first time ever. So many would be nice to paint just to have on the army shelf. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
I absolutely love the new Drazhar and how he’s covered in broken Soul Stones from Eldar
With the Archon a simple head swap (kabalite warriors) and gun arm swap really help him out
Oh my babies, my lovey leather clad babies.
Thats the skin from the prey species of the Galaxy.
Those Khymerae are so cool, love their running pose and that they look like skinless nightmares with lashing appendages.
Wracks look off because they were originally sculpted for Finecast, not plastic. They were converted to plastic later, but the sculpts weren't changed. They therefore have that slightly weird finest look about them. A bit too 2d in their poses, bit more limited and softer detail. Slightly odd limb joints.
The whole range (aside from Drazhar ands the Incubi) are older than you expect: 2010-12 I believe. Its amazing how few models look dated, but some do suffer.
Very angry, freaky space elves with a penchant for pain, the perfect villains!
I wholeheartedly agree on the Archon pose. Whereas I am sure it was intended to be surrounded by a unit or two of Kabalites stood in the middle with a smug grin it is a little boring 😴. I would love Mandrakes to go plastic like their incubi counterparts have. After 4 years of collecting and painting them, Drukhari are a lot of fun 😄 to play also.
The 5th Edition archon was so much better.
I agree they look like Dark Lord Sauron, If I ever get back into 40k Im hunting that model down
@@lionheart1013 If you don't mind recasters, black market minis sells a pretty damn good recast of the guy
Hey Kirioth, to answer your question about how feasible a double blade like the ones the Incubi wield are - yes it is plausible and there is the advantage that you are able to make some very fast attacks and blocks when in comparison to a regular sword. The two main issues with such a weapon are the weight, it could get fairly heavy depending on how much material in is the blade, and storage, making it very impractical for those who don't use weapons often (not really a problem for Incubi as they are pretty much always fighting).
‘It looks paper thin, like it would crumple if I shouted at it.’
*Toughness 5 max*
Well that checks out.
Dark Eldar range is the best one. The only thing I hope for, is that when GW will do plastic Mandrakes, they will not change the design to much.
When I got in to the hobby I was looking through armies to see what hooked me and the mandrakes for the Drukhari jumped out at me and I decided on the army based on them. If only they weren't finecast. Oh well, I know what I'm doing to do to kitbash some. Hopefully they get a plastic update because they're my favorite, asthetically. On the table, I love the inccubi. I wish the Hellions weren't so useless. They're more fragile wyches that can fly and are way over-costed for the trouble.
Finally, waited for you to cover my newest army for a while now Kirioth. Keep 'em coming my dude.
One of my favorite things about the D.eldar range is that anything that is humanoid can be mixed and matched. ie: I didnt like the pose and head of the archon also, so I just took some arms from the wyches, and added a head from the Kabalites. Looks way better now.
But the best part is, you could literally take the body of of a Kablite or wych, add some more exotic weapons and heads, put them on a bigger base and bam- you made your own leaders. Its all the same scale and the only thing that sets units apart is the "feel".
The only thing that is kind of off-putting for me, is that a d.eldar army never really feels like an army. It feels more like a raiding force (which it technically is so....) in contrast with lets say space marines (obviously) or imp. guard.
Still it is a great range. Love every model I have put together.
Pretty sad that the medusae went away, it was one of my favorite models.
It's still available.
A great range that has aged gracefully. I have an army myself and if anything were to get updated id mostly like the resin sculpts to be redone in plastic, the grotesque especially. Its a great model but it's monopose in a unit which can have up to 9 models. Its a shame because most dark Eldar players convert crypt flayers/horrors into grotesques. So a plastic set of 3 models in a box would be ideal. Other stuff like mandrakes, beasts and court of the archon model would be great if updated in plastic also. They could keep the design relatively the same like they did with the plastic incubi. If it ain't broke don't fix it. I agree I would love a different archon pose and the only other thing missing from the range is a new vect model possibly on his dais of destruction. Lots of other cool characters/lieutenants in the lore that would be great to get models for. I am scared of the beast pack and court models getting dropped in future though. Plz no GW
One of the best things Relic did with Soulstorm was how well they did the old Dark Eldar models and then GW went and revamped the entire range.
I don't know how I'd get a good night's rest without you talking about this and that model for a game I don't play. Cheers for your service to mankind
to answer your question about two swords attached to each other... just use a halberd, don't be stupid. Same goes for dual-wielding swords, just use one and a shield. They are cool in movies and also fun in videogames tho.
Great vid Kirioth, as always!
Dark Eldar was my first warhammer army ever, when I started in 3rd ed., but I soon realised that my meager painting skills would never do them justice. One day, maybe, though I still don't feel like I've improved that much over the years. Wanted to try them again when the newer range was released, but then failcast happened and I eventually gave up waiting for spare parts to arrive for the models I bought and just returned them all back to GW.
As for their weapons I do love the look of them, thought I doubt they will get a high score for realism or usability. Perhaps if you or one of your followers know any of the youtube "weapon experts" out there, they could convince them to do a review on this range as well. Shadiversity, for example, has pretty interesting videos for the 40K chainsword, and for double bladed swords like Darth Maul's or the one used by Thanos.
The most up to date eldar. And owners of the best looking air units in the game
The fact that Drazhar and Jain Zar make a diorama when put together kind of nullifies the hero pose complaint. It looks like a snapshot from their duel, with them dancing across these rocks as easily as most would run over flat ground.
one of these with a tasty dinner after a day of work is top comfy youtube
1000% right about the wracks. The waists and the dangly coat hangers throw off the sculpts.
Never been a huge Dark Eldar fan, but that Razorwing is amazing. It will probably be me next project once i've finished my 4 current armies. Lord i've got a lot to paint already lol
Finally my spiky lads are getting their time in the spotlight! Dark Eldar are hands down one of the coolest ranges they have ever done, just a shame it never gets anything! With the Archon, it is actually easy enough to work on the pose, just a case of if you're using the base archon model he will always just be standing straight but being honest that can work very well for your personal arrogant space pimp. Conversion potential galore with it and the faction in general
Yea the double ended blades on a single handle is very viable and doable, for a good swordsman who knows how to use it. A traditional single blade and handle though is in all honesty a more practical and easily used weapon. Its a case of yes, it can be done, but it’s really more for looks and the style of fighting would be drastically different.
The double sword does work it just has different uses that a regular single edge blade
There's probably more species variety here than in the Tau Empire, and that feels wrong.
What is unfortunate about the Dark Eldar Range is the Court of the Archon, and the Beasts are actually incredibly tedious to actually put in a list, and they aren't that good :/
The double sword is okay in a real fighting view but it would be like using a short double sided hewing spear with restricted hand placement.
The two bladed sword is possible and a good weapon but the eldar example has handholds too. Far apart or too close a good two bladed sword would be two double edged swords like a longsword connected from handel to Handel you would then fight similar to a combination of a spear and a longsword. with warhammers technology it is possible but probably the best way to do it is two power swords and the dark eldar version wouldn't be comfortable or practical for more info check out shadiversity and his double bladed sword video
Its 1 range but its basically 3 armies + merchs.
Did you also like the Dark Eldar Archon model from 2010? There was two head options, armed with the huskblade and soul trap? I like that model too.
Shadversity did loads of videos on double bladed weapons
I agree with the Archon. I actually prefer the older model holding the pyramid teabag of doom. I think the current pose is a bit off myself.
You have to search for Lelith Hesperax now to find the mini , it doesn't show in the Drukhari listing and doesn't show if you search for Dark Eldar either ( the whole range is still searchable using Dark Eldar just now ) , I would guess the mini will disappear around midnight tonight if they are showing the replacement one tomorrow
I still have the original metal Archon, Incubi and Lelith Hesperax
sorry let me correct that the original after the re boot in 2011 i think
well a weapon that has blades on both ends is bad , the handle is short and both blades are long so it is clunky, a spear head on one end and a knife lenght blade on the other can work fine, similar spears were used but for other reasons.
two weapons are hard to use fully if they are the same length, but a sword and a parrying dagger for example is real nice.
but none of these matter if you have a few decades to work on it.
The double sword IS possible to be used, just not the way that model has it. Need a longer hilt, and need to be gripping the hilt, and it is VERY difficult to use, but still POSSIBLE. I prefer a good single double edged blade.
Perfect timing, just considering a small Drukhari/Ynnari force, and mostly just for a painting challenge!
i love the little messages at the bottom of the intro :3
Dark mauls worked cause he used it like a bo staff and because the dude who played him was a insane martial artist and master in staff fighting. Two sword connected will basically never be as good a one two handed sword. Even one sword in each hand isn’t the best idea when you could have a sword and shield instead.
I think a double bladed sword can work. You can block and counter with the other blade. Its a bit cubersome though and a dagger would achieve the same thing
Double-ended swords are a bit ostentatious and/or inefficient, material wise. There are some historical treatises which deal with them, but two swords stuck together is sub-optimal as weapons go and very resource intensive at that.
A Glaive, which is effectively a sword on the end of a big stick, is a much more efficient at hitting that sweet spot between Range Of Spear and Damage Potential/Maneuverability Of Sword.
Spinning with a two-ended sword might be a good trick but it's pretty gimmicky cause it takes energy from the user to counteract the inertia of the spinning weapon if you want to parry your enemy in some way.
the dark eldar are one of those ranges that I like looking at, but don't want to buy, which is something I can probably say about most of the factions in all of the warhammer ranges, it's sort of an aesthetic thing, I like how they look, especially when other people make them and stuff, but they don't match what I want to own, if you know what I mean.
Talos are what got me into Dark Eldar, I love these models. Hellraiser fans designed the covens obviously ;)
I reckon a two sword thingy is probably feasible if you're an ancient space elf in the 41st millennium. Or at least more feasible.
I not not a fan of the waists on the wracks but I can kind of forgive it by thinking that all the guts in the waist have been taken out and put into the spine/backpack
I just like how much variety you get. There’s no model fatigue here. I would appreciate an update though, the parachute pants on the alindrachi for example need to go. Im inclined to agree that pronunciation is a challenged with the range, my favourite example is Sslyth. I’ve gone with sleuth as the pronunciation myself.
Razorwing Flock "could do with an update" that doesn't make them stupidly expensive models for no reason. Or just buy the AOS Beasts Of Chaos Endless Spells and get your 3 bases for the same price as 2, and get a free half-giant-flaming-bull.
Shadiversity made a video about double swords. Technically it’s about thanos’ sword, but it talks about double swords in general too.
Edit: he also has a video about double swords in general.
I think the drukhari warriors and hellions look amazing.
Strange how the most unique model (grotesques) only comes in 1 finecast pose.
On the sword thing. It is feasable if you basicaly use it like a bowstaff. Lots of videos on its effeiveness (cause of Darth maul)
You didn’t show the forge world catamaran thing, that’s a quality looking vehicle 👍🏻
2:52 I’m not a sword fighter, but I’d imagine it’s better to treat that as a staff with blades on it. Technically it’s a sword, but I suspect a staff fighting style would work better than a sword fighting style.
nothing could be more aldar ten hair armor
The mandrakes could use a little bit of an update so they don't have that old smushed look. They have it the least of all the older models, but they do have that old model look but they have a very cool look. The beast master absolutely needs an update for sure, and I'd buy updated and new beast in a heartbeat. Not a big fan of the ur-gul though idk don't like the skinny golem look. I'd like to see the experiments with other species they have used in the arena. I think the aircraft could use an update they have a 90s batman trying to hard with the curves look I'm not feeling it too much but it's not bad. The wracks I think it's the skirts and the corset and all the pale skin I'm not into. I like the muscle look better for them idk. The hellions look fine but their bodies are a bit thick but I think that's the fit of the kit. Scourge look great and I wish they'd update other eldar wings to be up to that standard. When was the last time kabalites were updated? I feel like they're not at the same standard as space marines. Same with craftworld and harlequins troops among other things of course. I definitely want a new sslyth! Would love to see a new Lelith too. I like the old archon look for sure. Like the codex cover
Four armed snake would also fit into Tyranids.. i mean it already is holding a bonesword.
Lol amongst some Dark elder players ravages and raiders are called paper airplanes lol.
Are you telling me that the Raiders commonly known as paper airplanes have paper thin armour? I am shocked! Shocked I say!
Shadiversity does a awesome video on twin bladed swords
Dark eldar went from on of the worst ranges to one of the absolutely best. Jes Goodwin is a beast.
I'm a sword practitioner and no, double ended swords are not effective. You're as likely to hurt yourself with no actual advantage over a spear or an actual sword. Doesn't mean it doesn't look badass though
The double sword can be used but it does take skill and the weapons of the incubi are not really optimized. There's a channel called shadiversity did a great talk about the same kind of problem with the double sowed of Thanos in endgame
Think there's a way to kitbash a Tyranid tentacle onto the Talos model? Maybe an Ogryn chest or arm too?
The rule of cool is strong with this one.
I thought Drazhar's armoured hair was a Tyranid at first glance
What do you mean “Join the Astra Militarum” No thank you. I would join the Drukhari or Necron if any. I wouldn’t be joining my least favourite faction!
All discussions of the Astra Boredom aside, I’m still loving the intro and this video was great!
2:53 double ended blades are reasonably viable. More guard room and two strikes. If you’re particularly dexterous you can also spin the blades helicopter style like I can. This would make an overhead strike easy and blocking again would be easy
I really want an updated Sslyth
They are a bastard to put together older designs plus small.
When Im done with my chaos army these guys are next
You missed the best sculpts in the range, the Dark Eldar Slaves!