Alexia, The Undying

Template:Mercbox This model is playable only in an Unlimited format.

Shadows obscure her every movement, but the name Alexia Ciannor is known across the war-torn Iron Kingdoms. She has garnered a reputation for pitilessness, blasphemy, and sorcerous power that seems out of proportion for her youth. There is no question she has chosen a side in the looming conflict, and she stands with humanity, much to the surprise of those who once sought to end her. She brings the undead against a greater evil, and the Witchfire’s power flows through her. Those who look into her cold eyes perceive a woman who seems no longer entirely human or mortal.

Basic Info

Alexia

Mercenary - This model will work for Template:Cygnar Mercenary and Template:Khador Mercenary.

Abilities

• Template:Elite Cadre (Template:Shield Guard-alt)
• Template:Flank
• Template:Magic Ability
• Template:Passive Necromancy
• Template:Spell Ward

Weapons

Witchfire
File:Sword icon.jpg		RNG				POW				P+S
		1				8				12
Template:Magical Weapon Template:Devour Essence

Spells

{{Category: Template:Hellfire AttackTemplate:Null MagicTemplate:Power of Death }}[[Category: Template:Hellfire AttackTemplate:Null MagicTemplate:Power of Death]]

Thrall Warrior

The Thrall Warrior is a separate solo. You start with 0, but can end up with a theoretically infinite number of them via Passive Necromancy.

Theme Forces

• Mercenary
  • Template:Flame in the Darkness
  • Template:Soldiers of Fortune. She and her Thralls gain Mark Target in this theme.
  • Template:The Irregulars

• Other Factions
  • Cygnar players can use this solo in the Template:Flame in the Darkness theme.
  • Khador players can use this solo in the Template:Flame in the Darkness theme.
  • Infernal players can use this solo in the Template:Hearts of Darkness theme, but only if Crosse2 is leading the army.
  • As a mercenary model/unit, it can also be hired out to a bunch of other Faction's themes. Refer to #Other Theme Forces.

Thoughts on Alexia3

Alexia3 in a nutshell

Alexia3 continues to build upon the classic Alexia package, which is to say she is a strong spellcaster with some skeleton summoning built in.

This version features perhaps the most powerful summon, Passive Necromancy, which just ... happens. This can really mess up your opponent, since suddenly a Thrall Warrior might just pop up in an inconvenient spot!

She also synergizes well with Undead models (she was released at the same time as the Legion of Lost Souls) with Flank and Power of Death. Lastly, her sword has some niche anti-Infernal tech.

Combos & Synergies

• Synergizes with Legion of Lost Souls, allowing her to be sure she'll have access to her Flank ability. Equally importantly they are also one of the few options who can take advantage of Power of Death (aside from her Thrall Warriors, of course). Since they have Partisan: Cygnar you can threaten to combo this with Fury if you are running someone with access like Colonel Markus 'Siege' Brisbane, putting them at a comfortable P+S of 17. Essentially you can make your defensive shieldwall infantry a serious threat to most targets.

Drawbacks & Downsides

• The biggest downside for Alexia3 is that she is an Alexia model, meaning if you run her you can't also run Alexia1 or Alexia2.
• Null Magic applies to all spellcasting, not just your opponent's - plan your turn accordingly if you intend to use it.
• If you bring don't bring Legion of Lost Souls with her, you are missing out on a big part of her kit and should probably look to Alexia1/2 instead.
• Passive Necromancy means she can pretty reliably pop out two Thralls per enemy turn, using one of your models during the enemy's turn and one enemy model during your turn. Her previous incarnations can pop out more if you manage to fuel them well and don't RFP your destroyed models.
• Passive Necromancy RFPs models, meaning you cannot bring it back with Blood Bound or Revive. That means she actually has some skornergy with the unit she is supposed to support. On the bright side, the opponent cannot bring back their stuff either.

Tricks & Tips

• Remember that Passive Necromancy works on both yours and your opponent's models.
• Try to use this ability before using Stryker2's feat. Although they can't activate fully on the turn they come in, Thralls can still use the 3" move and attack it grants.

Other

Trivia

Released 2019.10