Thug, Thief, Treasure Hunter - Newby Question

[raif]

New in Frostgrave. Creating my first List. I have no idea which of the three Soldiers should i take, which of them make more sense for a starting list?

The Thief is faster than the Thug, so is he better to collect a treasure because he can run faster after pickup the gems? Or should i invest in a Treasure Hunter, is he the better choice for collection the coins? But he is expensive.

[twrchtrwyth]

I start with the lower cost ones to begin with, the treasure hunter is a favorite though.

[raif]

But can you explain which of the cheep one do you prefer and why?

[Murawski1812]

I always take a thief, just for the move in a starter band.

[giles the zog]

As you're on a budget, a thief and thug are pretty much my standard build.

The thief for the extra inch move so you can get a piece of treasure ASAP. You need a number of bodies/models to lug your treasure off the table, so there is no point in a starting war band in wasting money on some top flight fighters.

A thug because they are slightly better in combat and will power.

usually I try and start with two of each, a couple of archers, along with an Apothecary, and a war hound, and hey presto that's your 10 war band members for a starter.

Treasure Hunters get bought after a few games and are really useful. I've played with 4 war bands now and never started with a treasure hunter. It's similar to archers and rangers...start with archers and upgrade to rangers later.

[Ozreth]

I'd say don't think too hard on it as they'll mostly die in a game or two anyways. You'll be constantly buying new troops. Feel it out as you go.

[Malebolgia]

I'd say don't think too hard on it as they'll mostly die in a game or two anyways. You'll be constantly buying new troops. Feel it out as you go.

This x 100! Just take wat you think what is cool. I've seen people theorize a lot about different soldiers and which one is the best. But then a Warhound engages a Barbarian and rolls a 20. Bam, out of the game. Yes, some soldiers are better than others but the board, spells, scenario and dice rolls can have way more effect in a lot of games than just their stats. So yeah, pick what models you like

[mdauben]

My thinking for a starter warband is you want to fill all ten slots.  That generally requires you to take a number of cheap choices to avoid running out of points.  I generally take at least two thugs and two thieves and two archers in a starter list.  After that, I look to see what else I can afford.  A Treasure Hunter is certainly a good option for at least one slot.

[twrchtrwyth]

But can you explain which of the cheep one do you prefer and why?

I always look for the 7 move as I like to have a couple of minis that can just concentrate on getting the treasure off the table. When you have more money treasure humters and rangers are good for this.

[markdienekes]

Infantrymen. The best damned soldiers. Cheap, easy to replace, and can be very brutal with the two hander. On your op, I would wait getting a treasure hunter until you are two or three games in. Second of you can afford it.

[Karadek]

I always start with a couple Thieves, a couple Thugs, a couple Infantry.

[punkrabbitt]

Thieves are the best starters in the gane for nicking treasure tokens. A combination of thieves, Telekinesis, and Leap can get a lot off the table early in the game at liw levels.

[Michi]

Thieves are the best starters in the gane for nicking treasure tokens. A combination of thieves, Telekinesis, and Leap can get a lot off the table early in the game at liw levels.

That is exactly my recipe as well! 

[Mr Tea]

However a Thaurmaturge can buff some of the stronger types to good effect- though you will only be able to afford one or 2 and will then have to pad out with thieves, thugs and war hounds.

[Murawski1812]

Something else that just dawned on me! Obviously, what wizard you take has everything to do with what will work best for your starting warband..... especially what spells you get/take... I lean toward the enchanter because I like the "Father Christmas" look of the miniature.... and, very obviously..... the enchanter is geared more toward a fight-type war band..... that said.... I usually lean toward fighter type members and also include at minimum a thief for the move...