Post by Stormsmith Dropout on Jul 17, 2017 22:47:29 GMT
I'd like to create some articles about Cygnar models for use in our tactics page. But I want to use some collective knowledge in writing them. So, consider me a compiler of the info.
First on the block is Stryker1. We all know him, love him, play him.
I'll start with some of my findings:
Stryker has access to 3 of the best upkeeps in the game. Arcane Shield, Blur, and Snipe are excellent buffs.
His feat is a very strong one. With models that already have very high arm, it can genuinely make them invincible.
His pistol and sword both have magic weapon and disruption. Casting snipe on himself, and disrupting a jack every turn is a great strategy to use.
Stryker's signature spell, Earthquake, is a very good piece of tech. It opens up assassination oppurtunities, as well as stalling disrupted jacks. The two notable features of Earthquake are that it's a 5" AOE, and that it works even without a direct hit.
Stryker has great synergy with many models, but here are a few in particular:
Centurions- they love Arcane Shield and his feat. Under feat with polarity field, they are one of the most durable models in the game.
Stormwall- Stormwall's have some interesting tricks with Stryker. You can drop a Stormpod next to an enemy model, and then cast Earthquake at it. The Stormwall likes Snipe and Arcane Shield, and it loves the feat turn. The pod offers additionall disription as well.
Hurricane- the Hurricane brings really impressive firepower that begs to have snipe. Its arc node give Stryker extra ways to cast Earthquake. It love Arcane Shield for when it gets into melee, and is basically unkillable during feat turn.
Lancer- Stryker loves having an arcnode around for earthquake. The Lancer is deceptively durable during most turns, and is obnoxious with +5 armor.
Ol' Rowdy- Stryker's character jack. Rowdy likes Arcane Shield as much as any jack. And when he's armor 23, he can take a serious beating.
Storm Lances- Arcane Shield is a must for this illustrious cavalry unit. They also get good mileage out of blur and snipe.
Stormblades- Arcane shield and Blur help these guys get down field to the target. Snipe on them is actually really good if they can get better accuracy.
Storm Strider- It likes Snipe, loves Arcane Shield, and the feat makes it very hard to kill.
Journeyman Warcaster- Two Arcane Shields is twice as nice.
So, let's all have a chat about pStryker. Build some lists. What are your thoughts on themes for him? How might he do in Gravediggers? What other models does he like? What neat little tricks have you found with him? What are his weaknesses? How should new players approach playing him?
First on the block is Stryker1. We all know him, love him, play him.
I'll start with some of my findings:
Stryker has access to 3 of the best upkeeps in the game. Arcane Shield, Blur, and Snipe are excellent buffs.
His feat is a very strong one. With models that already have very high arm, it can genuinely make them invincible.
His pistol and sword both have magic weapon and disruption. Casting snipe on himself, and disrupting a jack every turn is a great strategy to use.
Stryker's signature spell, Earthquake, is a very good piece of tech. It opens up assassination oppurtunities, as well as stalling disrupted jacks. The two notable features of Earthquake are that it's a 5" AOE, and that it works even without a direct hit.
Stryker has great synergy with many models, but here are a few in particular:
Centurions- they love Arcane Shield and his feat. Under feat with polarity field, they are one of the most durable models in the game.
Stormwall- Stormwall's have some interesting tricks with Stryker. You can drop a Stormpod next to an enemy model, and then cast Earthquake at it. The Stormwall likes Snipe and Arcane Shield, and it loves the feat turn. The pod offers additionall disription as well.
Hurricane- the Hurricane brings really impressive firepower that begs to have snipe. Its arc node give Stryker extra ways to cast Earthquake. It love Arcane Shield for when it gets into melee, and is basically unkillable during feat turn.
Lancer- Stryker loves having an arcnode around for earthquake. The Lancer is deceptively durable during most turns, and is obnoxious with +5 armor.
Ol' Rowdy- Stryker's character jack. Rowdy likes Arcane Shield as much as any jack. And when he's armor 23, he can take a serious beating.
Storm Lances- Arcane Shield is a must for this illustrious cavalry unit. They also get good mileage out of blur and snipe.
Stormblades- Arcane shield and Blur help these guys get down field to the target. Snipe on them is actually really good if they can get better accuracy.
Storm Strider- It likes Snipe, loves Arcane Shield, and the feat makes it very hard to kill.
Journeyman Warcaster- Two Arcane Shields is twice as nice.
So, let's all have a chat about pStryker. Build some lists. What are your thoughts on themes for him? How might he do in Gravediggers? What other models does he like? What neat little tricks have you found with him? What are his weaknesses? How should new players approach playing him?