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I am somewhat familiar with how to build a bane lord for effective PD raiding.

And although I haven't tested it too much, I think I have a good idea about how to set up a Tartarian or (at least some of) the Elemental Royalty as super combatants or at least heavy thugs.

But a PD raiding banelord doesn't really last long against more elite opposition and Tartarians and Elemental Royalty seem to be a bit more late game options.

What are some good options for non nation specific, cost effective thugs for use against elite troops, not necessarily taking on armies alone, but something that won't die in like two rounds if it runs into hydras, blessed giants or elite cavalry the way a bane lord raider will?

Chassis suggestions and gear suggestions would be appreciated, but I probably am also lacking an understanding of how to get a thug above the PD raiding level without spending a fortune.

I did read Baalz guide to thugging but it was perhaps above my level.