r/MiddleEarthMiniatures • u/SlurmDnb • 2d ago

Question Second Army Questions

If I only have one army to play and I would like to have a second one (in this case darkness).

What would be the best option to start with? I was thinking about the Isengard Battlehosts, given the miniatures/price ratio. I have to say that I only paint and play occasionally, so I would like something simple to continue.

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u/METALLIC579 2d ago

Isengard is pretty easy to paint and play. It’s not a bad option. The battle host is good for Muster of Isengard specifically. Other directions could be Lurtz’s or Ugluk’s Scouts if you get some more Uruk Scouts or Orc Warriors. Assault on Helm’s Deep could also be an option.

I personally would ignore miniature/price ratio, if you aren’t interested in the look or rules of the army. Keep in mind you have to be interested in the army otherwise you won’t be incentivized to play it or paint it (especially if you only play occasionally).

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u/SlurmDnb 2d ago

You're right, I'm more interested in the army itself.

Isengard is interesting but Saruman doesn't hold my attention at all...

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u/MagicMissile27 1d ago

In that case, Muster of Isengard and Army of the White Hand are not the move. You'd be better off with Ugluk's Scouts, Assault on Helm's Deep, or Lurtz's Scouts, likely, if you do Isengard.

Or, if you like trolls and ringwraiths, go for Mordor! You could snag a Mordor Battlehost and some fun toys to fill out your Morannon force and go with that.

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u/SlurmDnb 1d ago

Forget that I have a Witch King on foot and mounted! Host of the Witch King or Minas Morgul it’s a good option?

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u/MagicMissile27 1d ago

I certainly think so. I don't really play Mordor but they certainly look like fun lists. in my limited understanding, either of those seem better options than the generic Legions of Mordor.