Blackclad Stoneshaper

Circle Orboros Secret Dominion Solo

Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

Base size = 40mm		SPD	MAT	RAT	DEF	ARM
Health = 8
FA = C
Cost = 4		5	6	7	13	15
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Model Advantages and Abilities

Pathfinder	This model treats rough terrain as open terrain while advancing. While charging, slam power attacking, or trample power attacking, this model does not stop its movement when it contacts an obstacle. No errata for Pathfinder (Create)
Dual Attack	This model can make melee and ranged attacks in the same activation. When this model makes its initial melee attacks, it can also make its initial ranged attacks. A model with Dual Attack can make its initial melee and ranged attacks in any order you choose. This model cannot make ranged attacks after making a power attack.   Errata-Dual Attack and Unit Charges (2023-10-27) Question: If a unit with Dual Attack charges a single model, are all placed in melee range, and the first model kills the charge target, can the remaining members of the unit make ranged attacks, or do they forfeit their Combat Action because they don't have any enemy models in their melee range? Answer: The check for melee range is done at the end of movement. If you kill the targets before they attack, they can still do their ranged attack. (Malkav13) Explanation: This post is correct. Infernal Ruling: elswickchuck (Bulldog) - PP Community forum   Errata-Dual Attack and Special Attacks (2023-08-10) Question: Can a model with Dual Attack make any combination of ranged special attack and normal melee initial attacks, or its melee special attack and normal ranged initial attacks? (Example: Bison Both Barrels and Ram, or Mariner Thresher and gunshot). Answer: No. Explanation: The bison can not use dual attack and also make a special attack. That is correct in that (Thresher) example too. Infernal Ruling: elswickchuck (Bulldog) - PP Community forum
Ambush	In most scenarios, this model/unit does not have to be deployed at the start of the game. Instead, it can be placed at the end of any of your Control Phases after the first round. Choose any table edge except the back of your opponent's deployment zone. Place the models/units completely within 3 inches of the chosen table edge. Place so that every model in the unit is within 3 inches of every other model in the unit. Ambushing models/units must forfeit either their Normal Movement or Combat Action during the turn they are put into play.   Errata-Ambush (2024-1-16) Question: When can Ambush happen - the rule book conflicts with app. Answer: End of Control after the first round. Explanation: N/A Infernal Ruling: pps_Loren Privateer Press Staff/Dev - PP Community forum
Advance Deployment	In most scenarios, this model can be deployed after normal deployment, up to three inches beyond the established deployment zone. No errata for Advance Deployment (Create)
Finisher	This model gains an additional die on damage rolls against damaged models. No errata for Finisher (Create)
Hyper-Regeneration	Remove d3 damage points from this model at the start of each of its activations. No errata for Hyper-Regeneration (Create)
Prey	After deployment, but before the first player's turn, choose an enemy model/unit to be this unit's prey. A model with Prey gains +2 to attack and damage rolls against its prey. When the prey is destroyed or removed from play, choose another model/unit to be the prey. No errata for Prey (Create)

Weapons

Pig Iron
	RNG	ROF	AOE	POW	LOCATION
	12	1	-	12	-

Knife
	RNG	ROF	AOE	POW	LOCATION
	1	-	-	10	-

Solo Rules

Solos are independent warrior models.

Trivia

Release

• Released 2019-10
• Riot Quest model
• He is a walking Clint Eastwood reference

MK3 to MK IV

• Gained
  • RAT +1 (from 6 to 7)
  • Dual Attack
  • Ambush
• Lost
  • Money is Power (a loot token mechanic to boost attack/damage)
  • Wanted (gained loot tokens on hit

Community

Lore

For a fistful of crowns, The Wolf with No Name will join your crew. He’s a beast of few words, but for a few crowns more, he’ll happily take on whatever your rivals throw at him—good, bad, or ugly!

Blackclad stoneshapers are tasked with building the arcane constructs that serve the Circle Orboros. Fashioned from stone, wood, and carefully cut orbs of glowing crystal, their wold creations are animated through ancient rites and blood sacrifices.

Basic Info

Abilities

• Template:Pathfinder
• Template:Stone Sentinel
• Template:Magic Ability

Weapons

• Template:Unarmed Although he can attack with his stone spray.

Spells

{{Category: Template:Earth’s PowerTemplate:Quiet the StonesTemplate:Repair SpellTemplate:Stone Spray2 }}[[Category: Template:Earth’s PowerTemplate:Quiet the StonesTemplate:Repair SpellTemplate:Stone Spray2 ]]

Theme Forces

• Template:Secret Masters. Blackclad Stoneshaper gains Sacrificial Pawn [Minion Warrior] in this theme. You can get two Stoneshapers for a single requisition point.
• Template:The Bones of Orboros You can get two Stoneshapers for a single requisition point.
• Template:Si
• Template:The Wild Hunt

Thoughts on Blackclad Stoneshaper

Blackclad Stoneshaper in a Nutshell

The Blackclad Stoneshaper provides a damage buff to Wolds - that's the primary reason for taking it. Repair, Quiet the Stones, and a magical spray are all good - but similar abilities are already on the Shifting Stones. Earth's Power is the primary reason to take the Stoneshaper.

Older guides will say the Stoneshaper is pointless. This is because until November 17 the Stoneshaper didn't have earth's power. As a Requisition option 2 should always be a consideration if you are running Wold heavy.

Combos & Synergies

• The Stoneshaper supports construct warbeasts. Any construct warbeasts.
• Baldur2 has no natural damage buff but runs wold heavy, his feat + stone sentinel make the shapers a pain to remove.

Drawbacks & Downsides

• If you don't have construct warbeasts then there are better choices.
• If you can't be B2B with a construct and trigger Stone Sentinel, consider the stoneshaper as an easy squishy target.
• He is unarmed, so you can not declare a charge with him.

Tricks & Tips

• Sometimes extra STR is overkill. Pay attention to your opponent ARM and HP to know if you need the Earth’s Power.
• Stoneshapers can heal any constructs, including shifting stones, sentry stones the well and the fulcrum.
• You can use Earth’s Power and Quiet the Stones at 11 inches (Walk + CMD RNG), so no need to be near the front line and getting snipe.
• Don't forget that you can throw him into combat for some interesting sprays (only if it's worth it).
• Throw the Stoneshaper in to combat late when you don't have many beasts left to support. It can kill some solo or control flag.

Other

Trivia

Released 2016.07