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{{Main page announcement}}
[[Retribution of Scyrah]] [[Shadows of the Retribution]] [[Solo]]  
{|
| [[File: MercenariesLogo.jpg|100px]] [[File: Ret Logo.jpg|100px]]
| {{FH2|{{PAGENAME}} }}<BR>
{{FH3|[[Mercenary]], & [[Retribution]] [[Partisan]], {{Seeker}} {{Character}} {{Solo}} - ([[Attached|Warcaster Attachment]]) }}
|} [[Category:Model]] [[Category: Mercenary]]
{{4M|
* {{green|'''Retribution'''}}: This model can be used in '''Shadows of Retribution''' Prime army, and/or Unlimited.
* {{red|'''Mercenary'''}}: This model is not available to this Faction in Mk IV (as of 2023.11) }}


''An Iosan scholar well versed in the arcane arts, Sylys Wyshnalyrr barters his talents to the armies of the Iron Kingdoms in exchange for access to their libraries and safe passage across their lands. Given Sylys’ attention, even the most puissant warcaster would find his own sorcerous ability strengthened, gaining an invaluable edge in battle. ''
[[Category:Retribution of Scyrah]]
[[Category:Shadows of the Retribution]]
[[Category:Solo]]
[[Category:Legacy]]
[[Category:Prime]]


=Basic Info=
== Model stats and abilities ==
{{Infobox-Model
{{Model-stats
| name = {{PAGENAME}}
| name= Wyshnalyrr 1
| image = SylysWyshnalyrr.jpg
| base= 30
| base  = Small
| hp    = 5
| spd  = 6
| spd  = 6
| str  = 4
| mat  = 5
| mat  = 5
| rat  irrelevant
| def  = 13
| def  = 13
| arm  = 13
| arm  = 13
| cmd  = 5
| hp    = 5
| cost  = 4
| fa    = C
| fa    = C
| cost  = 3
| abilities =
{{AbilitySingle|Attached}}
{{AbilitySingle|Arcane Assist}}
{{AbilityComplex|main=Special Action|sub1=Arcane Secrets}}
{{AbilitySingle|Spiritual Conduit (Model Advantage)}}
}}
}}


'''[[Mercenary]]''' - This model will work for {{Crucible Guard mercenary}}, {{Cygnar Mercenary}}, {{Khador Mercenary}}, {{Menoth Mercenary}}, or for {{Retribution Partisan}}.
=== Weapons ===
* {{Partisan|Retribution of Scyrah}}
 
{{Attached|model||warcaster}}
 
===Abilities===
* {{Arcane Assist|warcaster|focus}}
* {{Arcane Secrets}}
* {{Spiritual Conduit}}
 
===Weapons ===
* '''Staff of Seeking''' - 2" reach, P+S 7 melee attack
** {{Magical Damage}}
 
===Theme Forces===
* '''''Mercenary
** {{Llaelese Resistance}}
** {{Soldiers of Fortune}}. This model gains [[Mark Target]] in this theme.
** {{The Irregulars}}
 
* '''''Retribution
** As a Mercenary, Sylys can go in every Retribution theme. However, he will use up your "Up to one Merc solo" slot (most of the time).
** {{Defenders of Ios}}. He doesn't use up your Merc slot in this theme. Also, he gains [[Reposition]] [3] in this theme.
** {{Forges of War}}. He doesn't use up your Merc slot in this theme.
** {{Legions of Dawn|notbold=}}
** {{Shadows of the Retribution|notbold=}}. He gains "optional" [[Take Down]] in this theme.
 
* '''''Other Factions
** Mercenary 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 Sylys =
{{Weapon|weapon=Staff of Seeking|type = M |rng = 2 |rof = - |aoe = -|pow = 7|loc = -|abilities ={{AbilitySingle|Damage Type-Magical}} }}
=== Sylys in a nutshell===
Sylys buffs your caster's spell output. Between providing extra range, better accuracy and damage, and the potential for more focus to throw into spells, if you're planning on casting offensive spells most turns you should seriously consider his inclusion. Walk him to near wherever you expect your warcaster to finish their turn, use Arcane Secrets, and you're done. He is generally not good enough to be taken for the free upkeep alone. Best used with spellslingers.


=== Combos & Synergies ===
* Any caster can make use of an extra focus.
* Combine Arcane Secrets with Puppet Master from [[Eilish1]] for extra damage potential, or with Telementry from the [[Hermit]] for extra accurate spells.


=== Drawbacks & Downsides ===
== SoloRules ==
* He is squishy, and if engaged he can't effectively free himself from anything but the weakest models, so keep him as far back as possible, preferably with some cover or LOS-blocking terrain between him and enemy models.
{{Category:Solo}}
* His points cost is not negligible, so if your caster won't be casting many offensive spells it may be worth considering other attachments in his place.
* There is a bit of a model placement puzzle to be aware of, thanks to his pitiful command range - you want Sylys to finish his move ...
** within 5" of where your caster ''is'' (so you can use Arcane Secrets before activating the caster),
** but also within 5" of where your caster ''will be'' (so you can use Arcane Assist next turn).
** Also note that, since Arcane Secrets is a 'Target' ability, you have to be looking at your caster. So if you walk Sylys forwards to where your caster ''will be'', you have to look ''back'' at the caster's current position, and this can expose Sylys' back arc. At best, with 180° vision, you'll be side-on to your enemy.


=== Tricks & Tips===
== Changes and Updates ==
* Remember that Arcane Secrets triggers on the ''first'' spell your warcaster casts, not the ''first offensive'' spell. If you mess up and cast a buff on a friendly model as your first spell, you've wasted it.
===Release Trivia===
* Arcane Secrets applies to all damage rolls for the spell it triggers on: all hits for a [[:Category:Chain Lightning|Chain Lightning]] would get the extra dice, as would all models hit by either template from [[:Category:Chain Blast|Chain Blast]].
* Originally released as a Mercenary. Worked for Cygnar, Khador, Menoth, and Retribution. Added to Crucible Guard later. Was Partisan to Retribution.
 
* Released as a limited edition sculpt (Mini Crate) in 2019-04, called the Seeker of Silence.
=Other=
===Trivia===
[[File: Sylys Alt.jpg|thumb|The Seeker of Silence, Limited Edition Sculpt (Mini Crate)]]
* {{LES|2019.04}}
* Originally released in the [[Wrath|Warmachine: Wrath]] expansion (2011)
* Originally released in the [[Wrath|Warmachine: Wrath]] expansion (2011)
* The almost vowelless name Sylys Wyshnalyrr has led to a few nicknames over time. The most common is "Wish nailer", followed by "Silly Wishnailer".
** With the pin-up alternate released, you can expect some people to call her "Wish nail 'er"


===Other Theme Forces===
==Lore==
{| class="wikitable"
''An Iosan scholar well versed in the arcane arts, Sylys Wyshnalyrr barters his talents to the armies of the Iron Kingdoms in exchange for access to their libraries and safe passage across their lands. Given Sylys’ attention, even the most puissant warcaster would find his own sorcerous ability strengthened, gaining an invaluable edge in battle. ''
|- valign="top"
| {{Khador merc solo themes|Character=<!---YES--->}}
| {{Cygnar merc solo themes|Character=<!---YES--->}}
|- valign="top"
| {{CG merc solo themes|Character=<!---YES--->}}
|}
 
===Other Faction models===
{{Index Retribution}}
{{Index Mercenary}}
 
===Rules Clarifications===
{{RC Magical Damage}}
{{RC Partisan}}
{{RC Attached}}
{{RC Arcane Assist}}
{{RC Arcane Secrets}}
{{RC Spiritual Conduit}}

Latest revision as of 14:16, 26 December 2024

Retribution of Scyrah Shadows of the Retribution Solo

Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

Base size = 30SPDMATDEFARM
Health = 5
FA = C
Cost = 3651313
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-

Model Advantages and Abilities


Attached		 Before the start of the game, attach this model to a friendly Faction Leader for the rest of the game. Each Leader can have only one model/unit attached to it. The attached model is part of its Leader's battlegroup.

No errata for Attached (Create)


Arcane Assist		 If its Leader is within 5 inches of this model during your Control Phase, the Leader can upkeep one spell without spending a focus or fury point.

No errata for Arcane Assist (Create)

Special Action

A model can make one of the following special action(s) during its Combat Action if it meets the requirements for the special action's use:


Arcane Secrets - RNG 6. Target this model's leader. If the Leader is in range, it gains an additional die on magic attack rolls and magical damage rolls for the next spell it casts. Discard the lowest die in each roll. Arcane Secrets lasts for one turn.
No errata for Special Action (Create)
No errata for Arcane Secrets (Create)



Spiritual Conduit (Model Advantage)		 While its Leader is within 10 inches of this model, when the Leader casts a spell and is the point of origin for the spell, the spell gains +2 RNG.

No errata for Spiritual Conduit (Model Advantage) (Create)



Weapons

Staff of Seeking
 RNG   ROF   AOE   POW   LOCATION 
2 - - 7 -
Damage Type-Magical
Damage Type-Magical		 This weapon causes magical damage.

No errata for Damage Type-Magical (Create)


SoloRules

Solos are independent warrior models.

Changes and Updates

Release Trivia

  • Originally released as a Mercenary. Worked for Cygnar, Khador, Menoth, and Retribution. Added to Crucible Guard later. Was Partisan to Retribution.
  • Released as a limited edition sculpt (Mini Crate) in 2019-04, called the Seeker of Silence.
  • Originally released in the Warmachine: Wrath expansion (2011)

Lore

An Iosan scholar well versed in the arcane arts, Sylys Wyshnalyrr barters his talents to the armies of the Iron Kingdoms in exchange for access to their libraries and safe passage across their lands. Given Sylys’ attention, even the most puissant warcaster would find his own sorcerous ability strengthened, gaining an invaluable edge in battle.

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