High Elves: Phoenix Guard Review

Phoenix Guard is the most balanced unit regarding Phoenix Guard, White Lions, and Sword-Masters of Hoeth. Phoenix Guard are pretty hard to kill as they have their 4+ ward save so will last a good amount of time in a game (unless you roll terribly of course). They also have halberds so do have some hitting power plus weapon skill 5. So they will do a good amount of damage throughout the game plus will survive longer than MOST other High Elf units. White Lions and Sword-Masters aren't as rounded as Phoenix Guard, Sword-Masters don't have very good defense and White Lions only have good defense versus non-magical shooting attacks. They are both more specialized in putting out a lot of damage with not so good defense while Phoenix Guard are half and half. They do good damage and have good defense at the same time. So overall definitely take Phoenix Guard if you can. This doesn't mean not to take Sword-Masters or White Lions, just take Phoenix Guard first.