Skaven Tactics

[@AoSCoach]

Let me know if this style of video is something you'd like me to continue, and if there is specific armies and tactics you'd like to see demonstrated in the comments

[@davidblenner9082]

This is exactly what I want to see. It great to have someone explain it and being able to see it

[@Cicapha]

Would love to see a Kharadron Overlords video like this! Specifically around placement following Fly High movement.

[@danthegamerkhan]

Mate yep these vids. I love tactics and tricks and knowing what opponents can do is so important to me

[@xXOpentanyXx]

Great IDEA for video. Fill the gap in AoS videos that people needed for a long time :D

[@Killymcgee23]

A good start with my beloved rats- will be nice to see some other armies that I play versus- FEC, SCE and LRL for example Won’t have time to address niche interactions though I’d imagine (like how skaven should deal with crypt flayers and their bravery based shooting that hits rats sooooo hard)

[@MrSleepingDude]

I really liked this big brain tactics video with actual models being shown, and a cool sneak peak at coaches cities army!

[@AoSCoach]

Thanks Elliot. Glad you enjoyed the video and some of the sneaky army lists. I should share my stuff more often

[@maciejmierzejewski6607]

Dan’s tactic: “Flow like a clanrat, sting like a jezzail.”

[@ForzaTerra89]

That’s essentially my playstyle

[@DaPhatNerd]

This video came at the most perfect time, I just got my son the Skaven Pestilins Start Collexting box, we just finished assembling his first ever models, 5 Plauge Monks :D

[@AoSCoach]

Glad we got in at the right time. Your son chose the right army :-D.

[@reflexdogtraining1337]

It must be Christmas, Anthony! This was great! Dan has such a solid lock on the game. Rat-king, for sure, but I feel you guys have great conversations that encompass everything happening on the board. Well done mates :)

[@AoSCoach]

I knew you’d be happy when this video came up, I actually was thinking about your reaction as we recorded

[@reflexdogtraining1337]

Definitely a great vid. 2nd playthrough now lol. Looking forward to getting my rats back on the table soon! Gotta finish painting DANquol! :)

[@JohnnyRatman]

Skaven tactics Yes Yes!!

[@AoSCoach]

Glad you liked this man-things video

[@robv.johnson6360]

You know Dan is true Skaven because he built the scaffolding onto his gnawholes! Atta boy Dan~! I don't like the hot weather but damn, you guys make me wish I lived in Australia. For the Great Horned Rat and all that!

[@ForzaTerra89]

Freezing here lately lol

[@ForzaTerra89]

Terrain is 3D and scaffolding is a part of the rules. It obstructs charges. Not including it is arguable cheating

[@persigvallius6778]

More tactic walktroughs at the board! This really adds to the discussion.

[@AoSCoach]

I agree. Luckily I've got a great group of players around me to tap into these rich insights

[@WordBeareri]

Thanks both for this video, great to hear and see these tactics in practice.

[@AoSCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom

[@robv.johnson6360]

Awesome! Can't wait to check this out later! Thanks guys for more great content!

[@AoSCoach]

My please Rob. Thanks for continually commenting on my videos, it's greatly appreciated

[@robv.johnson6360]

@@AoSCoach It's my pleasure Coach! I'll throw the link into the Skaven FB and whatsapp group.

[@AreaDenialNode]

Two absolute legends

[@AoSCoach]

Dan... and who's the other? 😂

[@CartoreAOS]

Thanks Dan!

[@AoSCoach]

Thanks Carter!

[@mikester99]

I really enjoyed the format, I've unfortunately not had a chance to play aos yet, because of lock down and my army (big waaagh ) isn't done yet. But this is a great way to learn about the game. Keep em comming :)

[@AoSCoach]

Thanks Mike! Hopefully you’re not far off getting a game in

[@maxbaumann4434]

awesome video. would be great to see more videos of this kind.

[@AoSCoach]

It’s definitely high on my priority list when I can

[@davidsturrock2733]

Yes, yes! More like this please.

[@AoSCoach]

Definitely will prioritise more videos like this

[@AgeofNagash]

I’m currently learning Skaven myself and found this style of video really helpful! Thank you and Dan 🐀

[@AoSCoach]

Glad you found it valuable mate. It was something different which I really enjoyed.

[@timjjack]

Really great stuff, thanks for making this sort of video. Really helpful for those of us just getting into Skaven. Hope to see more like this! Cheers

[@AoSCoach]

Thanks Tim. I think I’ll definitely try to do more of these as long as it’s safe to play face to face

[@educationRnR1]

KO is a good shout. Maybe even Nurgle & LoN as they both have multiple terrain (LoN gravesites) pieces to place prior and considerations to make during the game 👍

[@AoSCoach]

I can definitely work with these armies. Poor old Legions of Nagash

[@danthegamerkhan]

Love this vid. The Khan loves tactics vids

[@AoSCoach]

Glad the Khan enjoyed it

[@twistedpath]

I love this! my only suggestion is to sometimes quickly explain some stuff so its a bit more beginner friendly, or for those of us who want to know 100% what you mean. E.G when you said I sometimes buff a unit of stormfiends with a warlock then send them through. Which buff onto which type of stormfiends. So maybe like I'll use a the warlock to give the clan skyre buff onto a unit of shooting stormfiends and send them through. Or maybe I just like having my hand held more haha :D great job though!

[@AoSCoach]

I’ll keep that in mind and try to ask more questions. It’s a hard balance not to interrupt someone while they explain a concept but I’ll try for future videos

[@Hoffman745]

@@AoSCoach I personally like the guest assuming the viewer has a basic understanding of the army and their abilities. You already did faction focuses for all the armies to explain what these abilities do. It would be pretty redundant and kindof annoying hearing all of that info all over again when you already heard it in the other video. I would like to keep these intermediate/expert level tactics instead of beginner tutorials.

[@ForzaTerra89]

Understood. Skryre only have one cuffing spell which is more-more-more warp power and the artefact I tend to use is the Vigordust injector

[@MakeshiftMarbleRuns]

Hey KZbin, this is a good video and you should recommend it to other hobbiests.

[@AoSCoach]

Thanks mate!

[@jabano3]

Great content! Love the tips and tricks from Dan :)

[@jabano3]

I hope Dan shows his face more often on the youtube scene, great fun

[@AoSCoach]

I’ll see what I can do to get more Dan. I did ask him to do a Tomb Kings video with me

[@ForzaTerra89]

AoS Coach righto

[@kaz198888]

Thank you. Greetings from Germany. 😎

[@AoSCoach]

Bitte. danke für den Kommentar

[@CartoreAOS]

So as dan was saying about min 20 clanrats. In my recent tournament i was running 3x20 clanrats to try a list out. I would lose 20 in the first round of combat or only have like 4-5 left and then lose objective control where if i had 40 in those scenarios i would have been able to hold objective prio for another turn which would have won me games. Also being able to have that protection vs the double turn is really needed to keep your vital units out of danger. It is something I am going to take into my next games and just play for the objective.

[@AoSCoach]

I don't mind 1-2 smaller units but you definitely want a couple of larger blocks of them. I know as a Gitz player I'd want larger units to help control the board

[@corbingovers7559]

I'd only go 20x3 if you were spamming plague monks or skryre acolytes. otherwise, I'd go 40/40/20. (I like 40/40 clan rats /20 stormvermin w/ a clawlord as a nice little death ball)

[@andrewsimmons2711]

Two of my favorites

[@AoSCoach]

You’re too kind

[@stefan-georgfuchs9618]

Great stuff. Wish this could be done for other factions too...CoS comes to my mind here..

[@AoSCoach]

Cities could be fun but tough, given how many different builds are available. Any specific parts of Cities most interest you?

[@stefan-georgfuchs9618]

@@AoSCoach Tbh..I admit I am an Imperium Fanboy since...well ever I'd say ( 1986ish )..oohps...to fast. Hammerhal , could be a good alrounder for starters. But also any builds including former High-elves and 7 or dwarfs. Although I like Stormcast Eternals ( have an army ) I don't really like them in an army with the looks of the world that was...

[@Proletariat1337]

Great video, Coach. Hope you’re well. What are those mounted knight models with lances (shown e.g. at 22:20) being run as in your army?

[@AoSCoach]

I’ve made human Drakespawn Knights using the horses from the Hurricanum kit, Demigryph Knight knights, cloaks from the Blake Arc kit, and some other things... basically I’m crazy and like doing things the hard way

[@binslagala]

Awesome vid!! Such a great way of ilustrating something as complex as deployment, retreat etc. Very very very cool. I loved it. I have a few questions questions in regards on some of the points mentioned in the video and some of my own ,maybe someone can help me :D 1) Really cool ideas from retreating and charging, but I don't really see the point on not "properly" charging the dragon instead of doing that pile-in trick. Would charging head-on translate into more attacks into the dragon hence greater chance of killing it? 2) I would like to know what is Dan's opinion on Ratling guns, because he mentioned that most of the damage from the Skaven army comes from other units. A more-more-power buffed ratling gun with a Stone for the +1 attack is a weapon to fear in my opinion. Would be nice to know how would he deploy them if he thinks they are worth. 3) Would you run 30 storvermins instead of 40? for points sake 4) what are your opinion on doomwheels, abobination and warlord on brood horror? 5) Do you think there is any battallion worth taking? so far I think all skaven players will have way more units that the other armies, so I like the idea of deploying kinda thinking that you will go first. 6) Warplight Cannon or jezzails? :D Thanks to anyone that replies! Have a great day!

[@AoSCoach]

If you're on Twitter, I'd highly recommend reaching out to Dan. He'd be happy to help. A couple of things I would call out are: with retreating and charging, he is attempting to pin down the unit and zone it off from the objective rather than charging it "properly". If I remember the video correctly, Dan talks a lot about the 2.9" pin. Using the bodies he can control the board while his other units shoot down the threats. From my experience, jezzails probably win over warplightning cannons. Doomwheels have seemed to have slightly improved but not enough to field them in a competitive list. There are just other units which you take over them. 30 vs. 40 stormvermin depend on what other units you have in your list and what you are expecting them to do.

[@binslagala]

@@AoSCoach Thanks for the answers! I'll definetively try to reach him on Twitter :D

[@StarshipJais]

Excellent video

[@AoSCoach]

Thanks Starship!

[@scenicplay]

Phenomenal.

[@damianone4404]

Just a Great Video...dan is awesome But Maybe Can someone Tell me How he would deal with battleshock? The imunity from Streaming bell is only 13* Range ?

[@AoSCoach]

Are you on Twitter Damian? You could always ask him directly. Dan's uses the bravery boosts inside Skaven to help keep those Clan Rats around but also doesnt worry too much when it comes to battleshock. All the damage is coming from those other units... I guess you're picking your battles on where to best optimise your decisions

[@damianone4404]

AoS Coach ok Maybe i should make a Twitter Account ... but also thanks for the answer and the Infos .. youre Great ✌🏼

[@haikutattoo]

Great video! Make one for the Gitz!

[@AoSCoach]

Anything in particular you’d like to see with Gitz?

[@haikutattoo]

@@AoSCoach some tactics like in this video 😊 or anything Gitz related really 🍄 Keep up the great work Coach!

[@poetro2567]

What is the list used for Skaven in the video?

[@AoSCoach]

To be honest, I don't recall. Dan traditionally runs a few blocks of Clan Rats, a Grey Seer on Bell, 20 Acolytes, some jazzales. I think this was GHB19 so the list may have changed with the current edition.

[@kaz198888]

🐭🐭🐭

[@AoSCoach]

Yes-Yes

[@sooolaneee6780]

Just arty spam problems solved

[@AoSCoach]

Allllllll the rats 🐀