Sylys Wyshnalyrr, the Seeker

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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.

Basic Info

Mercenary - This model will work for Template:Crucible Guard mercenary, Template:Cygnar Mercenary, Template:Khador Mercenary, Template:Menoth Mercenary, or for Template:Retribution Partisan.

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Abilities

• Template:Arcane Assist
• Template:Arcane Secrets
• Template:Spiritual Conduit

Weapons

• Staff of Seeking - 2" reach, P+S 7 melee attack
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Theme Forces

• Mercenary
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  • Template:Soldiers of Fortune. This model gains Mark Target in this theme.
  • Template: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).
  • Template:Defenders of Ios. He doesn't use up your Merc slot in this theme. Also, he gains Reposition [3] in this theme.
  • Template:Forges of War. He doesn't use up your Merc slot in this theme.
  • Template:Legions of Dawn
  • Template:Shadows of the Retribution. 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

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

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Arcane Secrets applies to all damage rolls for the spell it triggers on: all hits for a Chain Lightning would get the extra dice, as would all models hit by either template from Chain Blast.

Other

Trivia

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The Seeker of Silence, Limited Edition Sculpt (Mini Crate)

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• Originally released in the 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

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