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{{Cryxbox2|{{PAGENAME}}|{{Cryx}} {{Blighted Trollkin}} {{Unit}}
|Jussika Bloodtongue
|[[Character]] [[Command Attachment]] 
}} [[Category: Model]]
{{4P|'''Black Fleet'''}}

''The murderous Bloodgorgers hail from the blighted trollkin kriels of the Scharde Islands. Corrupted and black-hearted, they find no greater joy in life than charging into battle to maim their enemies before devouring them while fresh blood steams in the air. Toruk's blight has blessed these trollkin with pronounced spurs and curving horns, enhancing their already-formidable ability to commit atrocity. They lead charges to spark horror and chaos amid the carnage of war. Embracing this role with wild enthusiasm, they spend their short, brutal lives bathed in gore.''

''Feared by all in the port towns of the Broken Coast who know of her exploits as “the Queen of Blood,” the blighted trollkin Jussika Bloodtongue is a favored lieutenant of Slaughterborn, a brutal taskmaster who leads hosts of Bloodgorgers and marauders in great orgies of destruction. She has become one of the most dreaded and infamous trollkin in the Scharde Islands.'' 

=Basic Info=
==Bloodgorgers==
{{Infobox-Model
| name  = {{PAGENAME}}
| image = Bloodgorgers 2019.jpg
| base  = Medium
| spd   = 5
| str   = 7
| mat   = 7
| rat   irrelevant
| def   = 12
| arm   = 16
| cmd   = 7
| hp    = 1
| size  = 6{{or}}10 +1 CA
| cost  = 8{{or}}13 +4 CA
| cost_note = 1.5 pts each (incl CA)
| fa    = 2
}}

===Abilities===
* {{Bloodthirst}}
* {{Overtake}}
* {{Tough}}
* {{Unyielding}}

===Weapons===
* '''Hand Weapon (x2)''' - 1" reach, P+S 11 melee weapons
{{CLEAR}}
{{:Jussika Bloodtongue}}

==Theme Forces ==
* '''''Cryx
** {{Scourge of the Broken Coast}}

* '''''Other Factions
** '''[[Infernal]]''' players can use this model/unit in the {{Hearts of Darkness|notbold=}} theme, but only if [[Mortenebra]] is leading the army.


=Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}}= 
[[File:Bloodgorgers.jpg|thumb|Original Sculpt (slightly smaller bodies, and no girls)]]
==={{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell===
Bloodgorgers are Cryx's toughest non-cavalry infantry (which isn't to say that they're much) and their primary role is to jam on scenario and kill large amounts of low-DEF infantry.

Bloodgorgers are an amazing anti-infantry unit but they can be vulnerable to guns on the approach, so you're going to want something to help deliver them. That can be anything from [[Asphyxious2]] clouds, [[Coven]] feat or [[Agathia]] Feat, an armor buff like [[Skarre3]]'s Deceleration, or even just [[Smog Belcher]] clouds. Do note, that unless you have a damage fixer, Gorgers will struggle into higher armored units.

===Thoughts on the CA===
Jussika can attach to both Blighted Trollkin units (Bloodgorgers and Marauders) and it should be clear that if you bring blighted Trollkin, you '''will''' bring Jussika as well . No Sleeping on the Job affects all Trollkin in her command range, not just her designated unit and combines supremely with Tough to keep them standing.

The question is then which unit you want to attach her to should you bring both (which is likely).

Bloodgorgers will appreciate it greatly if you elect to attach her to them. Vengeance increases their volume of attacks and relentless charge makes it easier to get them to the front lines, which is exactly where they want to be.
Be wary however, not to get Jussika killed, which is likely if she is employed on the front line.

===Combos & Synergies===
[[Gerlak Slaughterborn]] is practically a must-have when fielding Bloodgorgers, as he grants them [[Berserk]] and makes them more accurate. With Berserk and Overtake combined they can really chew through enemy mobs (because the Overtake movement occurs before the Berserk attack, meaning they can move and continue making attacks so long as they're killing with each strike).

Bloodgorgers become much more effective when combined with an ARM buff on them, and/or a DEF debuff on their target. This means they have particular synergy with [[Darragh Wrathe]], [[Asphyxious3]], [[Skarre2]], and [[Scaverous]]. The first two are generic buff-bots, while the later two dial them to 11 vs infantry with [[Black Spot]] and [[Icy Grip]] or [[Soul Harvester]] respectively.

With a DEF debuff in play, they become quite effective against jamming infantry and have an increased chance to trigger Overtake to get into range of more targets. Black Spot especially helps them, because one Bloodgorger can kill potentially 4 infantry each turn (even more if Gerlak's around).

[[Skarre3]] has [[:Category:Draconic Blessing|Draconic Blessing]] which grants +2 STR so they can wreck face, while also providing reinforcements. Dash and Deceleration to ensure delivery. Skarre in turn loves being screened by medium bases.

[[Venethrax]] and [[Deneghra3]] both have [[Mortality]] which applies a -2 DEF and -2 ARM debuff to an enemy unit. It also prevents healing, so say no to [[Tough]] models while you're at it!

===Drawbacks & Downsides===
* At the beginning of Mk3 (2016) warjacks and beasts were way more popular than infantry, so Bloodgorgers excelled at killing a nonexistent target. 
** In the time since, though, infantry have become far more prevalent (thanks to Steamroller 2017, and certain new troop-heavy themes).
* You need to get them into melee. Their defensive stats are a bit low, and [[Unyielding]] will help them to survive lower POW attacks. They aren't particularly fast, however they have [[Bloodthirst]] for extra threat range against living models and their Command Attachment (Jussika Bloodtongue) gives the unit some terrain mitigation and additional threat range with [[Relentless Charge]] and [[Vengeance]]. 
** Including them with casters like [[Goreshade3]] or [[The Witch Coven of Garlghast|The Coven]] allow you to make good use of [[Occultation]] to help them get up the board.
** They can be accompanied by [[Black Ogrun Smog Belchers|Smog Belchers]] and [[Scharde Dirge Seers|Dirge Seers]] which can both help screen them from enemy bullets as they advance towards the enemy.
* They lack a bit in versatility, since their base P+S is quite low. Shield wall infantry or heavy jacks and beasts will mostly ignore them. With Jussika Bloodtongue sporting the [[No Sleeping on the Job]] ability, however, the unit can jam into zones and be quite a pain to remove. Any survivors can then benefit from [[Vengeance]] to retaliate.

===Tricks & Tips===
* They can be used as a deterrent to enemy infantry units that would like to bunch up to control a flag or zone. Simply place the Gorgers somewhere that, if the enemy advances into the zone/flag, they come into your charge range.
* Always, always, plan your Overtake move such that you won't be hitting friendlies with the Berserk attack.
* If you absolutely cannot avoid Berserking friendlies, try to abuse the Field Promotion rules. What you do is attack your own unit's Leader model then field-promote the Berserking model. A model that is field-promoted cannot make any more attacks this turn.
* If your opponent has a gargantuan, and you've got Jussika, feel free to deploy these guys behind rough terrain. They'll be able to declare charges and move through the rough terrain at the same speed they run in open terrain. You can do the same thing vs living non-gargantuans, but getting LOS is a little bit more finicky.

=Other=
===Trivia===
* Base unit released in [[Legends|Warmachine: Legends]] (2008)
* Jussika released 2018.03
* The unit got a resculpt 2019.01.

===Other Cryx models===
{{Index Cryx}} 
 
===Rules Clarifications=== 
{{RC Bloodthirst}}
{{RC Overtake}}
{{RC Tough}}
{{RC Unyielding}}

{{RC Attachment}}
{{RC Officer}}
{{RC Granted}}
{{RC Vengeance}}
{{RC No Sleeping on the Job}}
{{RC Relentless Charge}}