Legion - What to Buy First on a Budget (Empire) February 2020
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While I didn't mention this specifically, I would like to also point out that the "Upgrade Card Pack" is also a tremendous value and should probably be one of the first things you buy. I think I forgot to include it in the list because it had no plastic in it.
Crabbok this isn't really anything to do with the video but did you ever collect and play Star Wars miniatures by wizards of the coast?
I bought the card pack thinking I wasn't going to start a Clone War army. Then I buy everything available for CIS and CLONES Making this card pack a little redundant. Even have my AAT comming in a few days.
you really need three sets of dice. my first game i was short one die on two different occasions. i love legion so much but ima skeered to start painting my minis. can i primer them, from a far enough distance, with spray paint???
@@Fartrellcluggins69 2 months later, I hope you've started painting already :P You definitely can primer with a soft spray from a distance. Just don't get too far back or the paint will dry before it hits, leaving a rough textured finish. I usually do a test spray of some bases to get a feel for the can.
Talks about AT-ST "It's an expensive kit"
Warhammer 40k: Am I a joke to you?
Legion is super cheap compared to most other tabletop games, 50 bucks is like cheaper than a Space Marine squad these days!
Love the video though, can't wait to see the other factions!
I remember when a space marine squad used to cost about 40.
But i stopped playing 40k almost a decade ago now.
Yeah Chaos Space Marines just got slapped with a big price jump a few months ago. They got new model sculpts and their price went from $35 to $60 pretty much over night. Its getting crazy.
Yes, 40k's prices are a joke to me. Fortunately I am not the butt though, that's the people who actually pay them.
In my opinion Wh40k has gotten alot better. Some boxes are very good value (Looking at you Primaris intercessors). While some are just terrible (Imperial Guardsmen, Primaris snipers).
@@EliWintercross I remember starting with Imperial Guards back when 20 guys were 25$.
Boba fett is probably my favorite single-figure kit made for the imperials
I think the best way to get into the game right now is 1 core set, imperial specialists, and the stormtrooper upgrade, and upgrade card pack that will get you competitive in skirmish.Then you can see if you like the game or not.
Dude, I actually bought the core set about a month ago and I'm almost done painting. Thanks for the great content man!
"Long have I waited and now these videos coming together will be what I wait for" - Emperor palpatine from rise of skywalker trailer
I was pretty shore that you were going to talk about Shoretroopers.
Bum bum pshhhhhh
Man I found you only a month ago but boi you changed my life. Legion is such a fun game, and the pleasure of painting is immeasurable. Keep up the great work!
New subscriber. Looking forward to jumping into Legion in the next couple months. Thanks for all the info. Invaluable. Watched your videos from Feb 2018 and 2019, and was hoping a new one would post very soon :)
I really enjoy watching your “what to buy first” videos. Your Armada and X-wing “what to buy first” videos are great too.
Keep up the good work. Your videos get better and better just like FFG’s Legion sculpts. 👍
I just purchased the AT-ST and it is a beautiful model!!
Thanks for putting out these "What to buy" videos, as a new player these videos help guide my purchases. Alas, I have not been playing that much (time constraints) but I just pointed out my first 800 pts list last night. Keep up the great work
Legion is such a great game, and vids like these can really help out new players navigate the sheer amount of units for getting started. Thanks.
Love these what to buy-videos! Do you plan on updating the Empire and Rebel ones soon?
I hope they come out with a Anakin Skywalker as a Commander or even a Operative
Same with Ashoka
@@jackfromzanderclan4366 or have them in the same box like Cassian Andor and K-250
Hopefully they get all the key Jedi for the Republic.
I'm kind of hoping for a generic jedi pack too
I come from the future... wish granted.
Thanks a lot, Sir, more than 1 year gone but advises are still useful.
It's worth noting that an errata just dropped and shores have been slightly nerfed with changes to cards. Still super cool, just a bit less over powered.
I saw that. Still doesn't change where I'd rank them.
@@Crabbok absolutely! This is just to answer that imminent "what about the errata" question. Still good, just healthier now.
If the game follows the movies then to get Stormtroopers to hit, you have to throw a six and then follow with a another six.
Awesome timing, just showed a friend how to play yesterday and he was wondering how to get into the game as an imperial player. Thanks again Crabbok!
I asked in one of your earlier videos if you were going to update this series! I'm so glad you did! Thanks, Crabby!
Love videos like this. Really enjoyed the part about what units pair well together. Gives new players an idea of what to look at when first building.
I've been tempted to dip my toe into Legion. This is helpful. I'm looking forward to seeing you do a video like this for the other factions!
Second.
Haha - I only asked about this kind of vid on your Neb B video earlier today. Looking fwd to the rebs, and like the combo section. Good work!
I just got into Legion and am playing Empire, so this video is awsome for me, thanks Crabbok!
Just sent this to my little brother since he's planning on running Imperials! Excited to see the Rebels video when it comes out
Seems like the new stuff tends to be better than the older stuff. Hopefully they do an annual audit of each unit and try to address and power creep and bring some old favorites back into regular play.
I want to get into Legion so bad, it looks like a ton if fun to play, and I would play Imperial. Its just so expensive though, and I don't know if the value is enough for the cost.
It is, join the empire, dew it.
It is a really good game. You don’t have to buy that much just to be able to play. Ofc, it gets expensive if you want everything for a faction... 😅
I just bought in this week! Going Republic and my whole bill was less than $200. I split a core set with a buddy and picked up the cards, phase 1 upgrade, rex, and extra dice. Speaking as a big 40k player, this game is a steal for an entire army. $200 in 40k, might get you half of what you need to play a normal sized game not counting books etc. So if your looking a value, I would say Legion is one of the best.
It is fairly cheap in comparison to other wargames. The core box is like $73 CAD on amazon as well.
Thanks for posting! I just got a core set, been thinking about this
This definitely helps me shore (pun intended) up what I want to buy next.
The question isnt what to buy
Its this:
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
what do you do with a drunken sailor?
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
, early in the morning?
Put him in the longboat til’ he’s sober!
Put him in the longboat til' he's sober!?
Thanks for the video. Your one you did last year was how I got started.
glad I found this channel, finally some cool Legion content, best wishes
Hello Crabbok I’m new to legion and been watching your cud’s and they are brilliant thanks for being helpful, keep up the amazing work 👍🏻
I was gifted the lesser painted remainder of three core sets. I've painted two stormtrooper squads, Vader, Vader operative, Boba Fett, Veers and two speeder squads. My next purchase will be an ATST, Iden Versio, special forces and shore troopers.
It's all about the value and the fun that it can bring 😊
one thing i think is worth noting 500pts is playable with half a core set and 1 non-commander non- unit upgrade expansion
Man, I dove right in and just ignored the budget. I didn't buy the coreset until after already purchasing a ton of other stuff. I needed this video last December ha.
the coreset def saves money if you don't want to buy the sticks and stuff separately. Splitting the coreset would be nice or trading units.
As a new player, and an imperial one, this I am sure will be awesome for me, so thank you before I even watch it. However, I just wish I had it even sooner.
Me and my friends are trying star wars legion and we were amazed at the prices compared to 40 k the other game we play and we all live star wars
2 cores was the perfect idea, thanks. Watched a while back and took your advice. I've got stormtroopers for days. My 2nd Vader is a variant I'm gonna try and mimic (someone did battledamaged Vader). 😏
Looking to start. Love painting miniatures. Great vid thanks
What has changed from this vid since the new faq/errata? I'm looking to get into SW Legion, and your video are insanely helpful, but I am just scared the new FAQ changed a lot regarding the content of the video :x
I thought the Darth Vader Operative Expansion was during Return of the Jedi when Palpatine has taken Command. At least I like to think of it that way since Luke Skywalkers Operative Expansion is during RotJ and he's not a Commander.
I'd love to get into Legion too, but I lack time to paint and the requisite funds. Armada will be my jam forever. Until I win the lottery, then everything will be my jam.
They should make an essentials pack with dice, range rulers, movement tools, etc
Erich Ludwig I think they call it the core set. At the end of the day, this company wants to make money
Nice, this will help me as well, that started Legion kinda recently
Thinking about getting into legion as an empire player! I wish they had an at-at and/or at-at drivers, that would be awesome
I think it is too big for the other miniatures
NIce! I was expecting an update in the "what to buy first series"
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Sir you just posted the video I was needing you to post lol
So Far I have Bossk and some Stormtroopers and I was thinking of picking up General veers, some more stormtroopers, Scout troopers, Imperial Storm troopers, Dewback Rider and a AT-ST. would it be worth adding The Emperor, Royal Guards,? and what would you recommended Snow or shore troopers? I'm planning on rationing models
Hey @crabbok, the Legion UK Facebook page had some leaked Republic AT-RT box art, I'll tag you. I thought you'd have been all over it! ☺️☺️
you really need three sets of dice. my first game i was short one die on two different occasions. i love legion so much but ima skeered to start painting my minis. can i primer them, from a far enough distance, with spray paint???
This is really useful as a new player, thanks!
Can’t argue with your list here!
I've heard before that Boba Fett isn't really the greatest. But that wasn't enough to stop me from getting him as my first operative. Screw synergy. Just look at that model.
Great vid. Thx for the info.
Well, after watching one of your other videos on the up coming price increase, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the game...and my local game shop promised me a bundle deal to boot...
Hey! Is a play mat necessary? just bought the core set, and wondering how much it matters. Great work, subbed
I actually did start with Palpatine, only haven't used him once.
Nice update to the "what to buy" series
I know the core set should be first, but is the rest in any specific order?
Has there been mention of Imperial Probe Droids or more bounty hunters such as Dengar or Greedo with grenades? Great video!
Buy 2 starter boxes for storm troopers. Then put storm troopers in the extra box and play shore troopers as core. What are people legitimately getting to play with in 2 starter boxes at $200?
Really useful video for new players thanks!
Was thinking of buy the clone core set and kinda just mixing the 2. Not playing competitive atm just for fun. Also wanna get some free for all and 2v2 games going
Dope. The empire is so fun to play
Are you planning on making an updated video?for the beginning of 2021?
Not any time soon, since so few new Imperial units have come out lately - but we have more coming out this summer which will likely have an impact.
My subtitles read shore troopers as short roofers 😂😂
great work always, im still waiting on my core set coming into stock at my FLGS, have to support bricks and mortar even if my primal urge is to get it now from the nterwebs
How's this holding up ? Following the budget plan for this one. Snagged me Core, Krenic, Shore troopers,Death troopers and Fett..so looking for directions to go
Yeah! been waiting for this! I may pull the trigger on an Empire army once my tax refund comes in in a few weeks. It'll depend on what's in stock but I was thinking about going with one core set (plus dice pack and upgrade card pack), two Shoretroopers, Stormtrooper personnel upgrade, and a commander (probably Veers). I've got a local shop with tables and store copies and whatnot so terrain isn't really a concern right away. I could still be persuaded to go with two core but that's a bit more expensive than the above. Any thoughts, anyone?
looking forward to the first to buy rebels
In the upgrade Cards expansion there are some cards for the republic?
The upgrade cards in that pack are all neutral. Any army can use them
I don't play Empire, but I think I'll buy her just for The miniature
Yeah building these droids are tough, help me Obi Wan Kenobi you are my only hope
Thanks for putting out the best content on CZcams
It's just some dude talking in front of a camera
Nice thank for the tips, can’t wait for the separatist video
Awesome video crabbok!!
Appreciate you input. Thanks.
After Imperial Assault, X-Wing, Armada. I cannot buy anymore. Cannot buy anything 1st.
love legion
I love playing empire
Nice, thanks for the video! 🤸♀️ 😀
Thanks for the advice
Can you please explain which units are soft plastic and if in your opinion those models should be avoided? Will all units be eventually hard plastic?
The soft plastic models are great. I honestly don’t know why they are bothering to switch.
The droids, the newest wave of clones (with the ARC troopers), and the clone/separatist tanks are the first ones to be hard plastic. All other models before that use soft plastic. They shouldn’t be “avoided” in my opinion, but do have their flaws such as poor detail and priming before putting them together can mess up your primer having to stretch stuff on. But they are still highly detailed, and easy to put together compared to competitors products.
thank you for doing this really helps
Time to go buy two core sets
Love shore troopers and death troopers, core box speeder bikes are trash though
I would do a new version of this for new people. But I wouldn’t add all of the units!!!! Just saying
I waaaaaant to play Legion but I am new in Switzerland and I can't seem to find a miniature store / community yet :-(
Cool list. Thanks!
Your the best resource out here
Perhaps if you’re on a budget you’ll buy only 1 core set.
Why does it say “on a budget” ? What?
Because the core set is priced extremely cheap compared to what you get. Even more so when you are splitting a core with a friend.
Thank you
Does this still apply if you are only going to play Skirmish?
“What to buy if you’re on a budget. First of all, the £100 set, secondly, another one of the £100 set again, thirdly, possibly a third one of the £100 set” Holy shit dude, are you getting a commission on core sets?
The value you get in the core set is honestly really high. Extra tools, extra dice, an extra support, 2 extra corps , another Luke and Vader if you don't like the first paintjob or just want a spare one. It is pretty good advice
Maybe this hobby isn't for you if you find it too expensive because this game is by far the cheapest large scale army game out there.
@@ItsMeMattCarter I think you’ve missed my point my dude. Nothing is cheap if some nimrod suggests you buy $300 worth of the same thing.
If only I had known about this before I spent £150-£200
Now if only asmodee could sort out there stock levels in the UK legion will be even bigger here. They have a really shitty social media presence and just ignore you even when messaged directly
This is cool. To starting out.
great video. very useful
If I have to buy two core sets to play the actual game, it’s a pass. Great informative video thx.
You can play the game out of the box, but if you want to play a full game you need more. This is standard with any tabletop war game.