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[[Cryx]] [[Blackfleet]] [[Unit]] 

[[Category:Cryx]]
[[Category:Unit]]
[[Category:Legacy]]
[[Category:Prime]]
[[Category:Blackfleet]]

== Model stats and abilities ==
{{Model-stats
| name= Grunt
| base= 30mm
| hp    = 1
| spd   = 6
| mat   = 7
| def   = 14
| arm   = 11
| fa    = 2
| cost  = 4 (3 Grunts)
|cpm= 1.33
| abilities =
{{AbilitySingle|Battle Wizard}}
{{AbilitySingle|Dodge}}
{{AbilityComplex|main=Magic Ability|sub1=Empower|sub2=Guidance|sub3=Hex Bolt}}
}}

== Weapons ==
{{Weapon|weapon= Horns|type = M |rng = 1|rof = - |aoe = - |pow = 8| loc = -| abilities = {{AbilityCritical|Knockdown}}}}

{{Weapon|weapon= Lacerator|type = M |rng = 2|rof = - |aoe = - |pow = 9| loc = -| abilities = {{AbilityCritical|Knockdown}}{{AbilitySingle|Feedback}}{{AbilitySingle|Damage Type-Magical}}{{AbilitySingle|Chain Weapon}}}}
== Unit  Rules ==
{{Category:Unit}}

==Errata==
No Errata specifically for this model. 

== Changes and Updates ==
===Release Trivia===
* The unit (not including CA) was released way back in [[Prime|Warmachine: Prime]] (2003)
* The Sea Witch UA was released in [[Superiority|Warmachine: Superiority]] (2006)
* 2018 unit & CA sculpt by Michael Vaillancourt
* 2006-ish unit sculpt by Kev White
* 2006 CA sculpt by Werner Klocke
* 2003 original unit sculpt had slender horns that came separate from the rest of the model. 

===Mk3 to Mk4===


==Battle Reports==

==Videos==

==Lore==

''Even in a region known for its terrifying pirates, the Satyxis stand above the rest. Belonging to an ancient tradition in which sailing is as natural as breathing, these fierce warrior women believe nothing in life to be sweeter than plunder and slaughter.''

''Satyxis sea witches are exalted among the warrior clans of the dark amazons. They are the right hands of their fierce captains as well as the navigators and taskmasters of their raiding ships. With their black magic, these pirate sorceresses conjure mists and numinous winds to escort their black ships in silence.''


''Among those in the Scharde Islands, some humans possess the gift of sorcery, kindled and enhanced by Toruk’s blight. Covens of these women may join the Cryxian pirate fleets, guided by inscrutable omens. Enthralled by the thrumming of blight in their flesh and blood, they indulge in feats of violence, showering in the blood of sacrifices while screaming prayers to the Dragonfather. Some captains feed a coven a steady supply of victims, hoping that amid tortured screams, portents of their future will be revealed.''

=Basic Info=
{{Infobox-Model
| name  = {{PAGENAME}}
| image = Scharde Dirge Seers.jpg
| base  = Small
| spd   = 6
| str   = 5
| mat   = 7
| rat   irrelevant
| ma    = 6
| def   = 14
| arm   = 11
| cmd   = 6
| hp    = 1
| size  = 3
| cost  = 5
| cost_note = 1.7 pts each
| fa    = 2
}}

===Abilities===
* {{Battle Wizard}}
* {{Dodge}}
* {{Magical Ability|6}}
* {{Riposte}}

===Weapons===
* '''Claws''' - 0.5" reach, no damage roll
** {{Magical Weapon}}
** {{Incise}}

===Spells===
{{Spellbox|
{{Guidance}}
{{Hex Bolt Attack}}
{{Summon Vortex}}
}}

===Theme Forces ===
* '''''Cryx
** {{Slaughter Fleet Raiders}}

* '''''Other Factions
** '''[[Infernal]]''' players can use this unit in the {{Hearts of Darkness|notbold=}} theme, but only if [[Mortenebra]] is leading the army. 
** '''[[Mercenary]]''' players can use this unit in the {{The Talion Charter|notbold=}} theme. They become a [[Privateer]] unit in this theme.


=Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}}= 
==={{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell===
A combination offense and utility support unit, the Dirge Seers should be an annoyance to your opponent while helping deliver your army. Hex Bolt shutting down special attacks, power attacks, Guidance granting magic weapons and Eyeless Sight, and Summon Vortex to protect your back line and themselves, the Dirge Seers have an excellent set of spells. Battle Wizard, MAT 7, and Needle allow them to deal with infantry while still applying their spells. Don’t forget about Dodge and Riposte!

===Combos & Synergies===
* Anything with ghostly. Being able to see, and charge your enemy through clouds leads to some serious board control.
* Guidance is awesome if you see youself faced with many clouds or stealthy models which cause problems for your shooty models. The magic weapon aspect is great against the Choir or incorporeal models.
* [[Bart]] With [[Hot Shot]] and [[Broadside]] and the [[Powder Monkey]] love a Warjack with eyeless sight to shoot multiple times with an extra damage dice. Bart’s feat also helps them dodge a bit.

===Drawbacks & Downsides===
* With only a magic ability of six, they could have a hard time with defense thirteen and up. Scaverous, as well as some other casters help with this issue.
* very low armour they need protection or a single AOE could drift and kill them all.

===Tricks & Tips===
* If an enemy misses you, Dodge triggers before Riposte (Appendix A Step 12 vs Step 14). Use it to get into the enemies back arc, or simply to get away from non-living models.
* Eyeless Sight doesn't ignore [[cover]].
* If you're planning to combine Eyeless Sight with channeling, make sure to read up on the interaction [[Channeler|here]]. Depending on whether you put it on the Warcaster or the arc node, it can be ... weird.
* The Vortex AOE sticks out 0.9" from your base. So enemies with 1" reach  (or more) can stand outside it.


=Other=
===Trivia===
* Released in the Black Fleet expansion (2017.11)
 
===Other Cryx models===
{{Index Cryx}} 
 
===Rules Clarifications=== 
{{RC Magical Weapon}}
{{RC Incise}}

{{RC Battle Wizard}}
{{RC Dodge}}
{{RC Magic Ability}}
{{RC Guidance}}
{{RC Hex Bolt}}
{{RC Summon Vortex}}
{{RC Riposte}}