Dahlia Hallyr & Skarath

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This model is playable only in an Unlimited format.

Her own kinsmen do not understand how the entrancing music of this Iosan sorceress tames lesser minds. She has forged a bond with a pale Tatzlwurm she calls Skarath and offers their combined services in battle to those she deems useful. With a few haunting notes she directs this living weapon to swallow lesser enemies whole or to paralyse the mighty with its poisonous bite.

Basic Info

Dahlia

Mercenary - This model will work for Template:Retribution mercenary.

Minion - This model will work for Template:Circle minion and Template:Trollblood minion.

Abilities

• Template:Lesser Warlock
• Template:Limited Battlegroup
• Template:Charmer

Weapons

• Template:Unarmed

Spells

{{Category: Template:Haunting MelodyTemplate:Mist Walker }}[[Category: Template:Haunting MelodyTemplate:Mist Walker ]]

Skarath

Weapons

Acid Spray
File:Gun icon.jpg		RNG			ROF			AOE			POW
		SP10			1			Template:-			12
Template:Corrosion Damage Template:Continuous Corrosion
Bite
File:Sword icon.jpg		RNG				POW				P+S
		2				6				16
Template:Critical Consume Template:Paralysis

Abilities

• Template:Gunfighter
• Bond [ Dahlia Hallyr ] - This model begins the game bonded to Dahlia. This model is not considered to be bonded while under your opponent's control. While bonded to Dahlia, this model gains an additional die on attack rolls against models in Hallyr's Template:Control range.
• Template:Companion
• Template:Serpentine

Animus

{{Category: Template:Counterblast }}[[Category: Template:Counterblast ]]

Theme Forces

• Mercenary
  • Template:The Irregulars

• Minion
  • Template:Blindwater
  • Template:Will Work for Food. Dahlia can upkeep her spells for free in this theme.

• Other Factions
  • Infernal players can use this model in the Template:Hearts of Darkness theme, but only if Crosse2 is leading the army.
  • Trollblood players can use this model in the Vengeance of Dhunia theme.
  • Furthermore, Mercenary/Minion models can be hired by other Factions. Normally those Factions' themes will have a limit on how many models they can hire. Refer to #Other Theme Forces, below.

Thoughts on Dahlia Hallyr & Skarath

Dahlia Hallyr & Skarath in a nutshell

Skarath is a very handy warbeast with a great gun, passable melee ability, and solid defensive abilities. Dahlia grants Skarath pathfinder, prowl and murderous (Bond) and has an upkeep that gives melee units fits. They're a decent, if overpriced pick, but the game has largely passed them by.

Combos & Synergies

• Dr. Arkadius can use his Combat Syringe (Specifically Raw Adrenaline) to give Skarath a fully boosted spray.
• Magnus2 or Ossrum can put Bullet Dodger on Skarath. With Wrongeye casting Star Crossed nearby, Skarath is a very difficult snake to hit.

Drawbacks & Downsides

• Expensive and Skarath is only POW 16. They're a bit outclassed for their points in today's game.
• Unlike most bonds, Skarrath requires the enemy to be in Dahlia's control range. This means she has to put herself forward if you want to get the bond advantage.
  • On the plus side, Skarrath can be outside Dahlia's control range and he'll still get the bond bonus.

Tricks & Tips

• Haunting Melody prevents living warrior models from making attacks against Dahlia, but it also keeps them from giving or receiving orders, which can really mess armies up.

Other

Trivia

Released in Forces of Hordes: Minions