Dagger:

Briar Queen

Glaivewraith Stalker

Helmar the Hewer

Dire Wolf

Shield:

Glaivewraith Stalker

Glaivewraith Stalker

Marshal Faulk Velmorn

Hammer:

King Morlak Velmorn

Thain, Fourth-and-Last

Glaivewraith Stalker

Tips, Tricks & Tactics

Nighthaunt weakness – The problem with Nighthaunt fighters is that they are not very durable, lack damage and are expensive thanks to new cost adjusting algorithm in second edition. The sad reality is that filling Nighthaunt list with as many non-Nighthaunt fighters as possible is the “sad but correct” solution and this is partially the approach that this list takes. All the points above are true only for very competitive environments.

Nighthaunt Strengths – The faction has access to (arguably) the most powerful resurrection ability in the game – Spectral Summon

It’s strength lies in the possibility to return to battlefield any model that isn’t too big to fit wholly within 3″ circle around Nighthaunt hero. The other valuable aspect of the faction is that its fighters are very mobile, so no objective/treasure on the map is outside of their reach.

Howling Vortex – The bread and butter of this list. This single ability is a perfect answer for meta dominated by Brewgits (paired with 3″/4″ move titans), because setting up their combo gives you one turn to react before the supercharged enemy titan can act and this is a perfect moment to use Howling Vortex non only to damage your opponent biggest threat, but also to partially “net” it by greatly reducing its movement speed. Keep in mind that slowing your opponent titan that most likely will want to prioritize your Briar Queen make preventing it from happening with Necromantic Bonds (Dire Wolf reaction) way easier.

General plan – The main thing this list wants to do is keep the numbers up, keep your Briar Queen safe (try to use as much of her 9″ range as possible) and every turn you have access to high triple use Vortex or resurrect one of your fighters with either Briar Queen or King Morlak Velmorn (his sons are raised by him with full health). If you will have any spare doubles then your allied Grave Guards could be supercharged with Shambling Horde or Sibling Rivalry