Steelsoul Protector
Model stats and abilities
Model Statistics
| Base size = 40mm | SPD | MAT | DEF | ARM | |
| Health = 8 | |||||
| FA = 3 | |||||
| Cost = 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 17 | |
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Model Advantages and Abilities
 Construct |
This model is a construct, and is not a living model.
No errata for Construct (Create) |
Defensive Strike |
Once per turn, when an enemy model advances into and ends its movement or is placed in the melee range of a model with Defensive Strike, the model with Defensive Strike can immediately make one basic melee attack against it. No errata for Defensive Strike (Create) |
Shield Guard |
When a friendly model is directly hit by a non-spray ranged attack while within 3 inches of a model with Shield Guard, you can choose to have the model with Shield Guard be directly hit instead.
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Soul Vessel |
This model generates a soul token as if it were a living model. No errata for Soul Vessel (Create) |
Weapons
| Iron Glaive | ||||||
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RNG | ROF | AOE | POW | LOCATION | |
| 2 | - | - | 12 | - | ||
 Weapon Master |
When resolving an attack with this weapon, add an additional die to damage rolls. No errata for Weapon Master (Create) | |||||
Solo Rules
Solos are independent warrior models.
Errata
No Errata specifically for this model.
Changes and Updates
Mk3 to Mk4
Release Trivia
- Released in Forces of Warmachine: Convergence of Cyriss (2013)
- The Steelsoul Keg Protector exclusive model can be used instead of the stock model.
Battle Reports
Videos
Lore
The primary purpose of a steelsoul protector is to serve as a shield against any harm intended for the priests of Cyriss. The shell of the vessel is engineered to be light enough to allow its bearer to move with startling speed while also being tremendously durable. The vessel’s frame possesses the strength necessary to employ the protector’s massive iron glaive to deflect incoming blows and deliver surprisingly swift counterstrikes. Only the most worthy members of the Convergence are afforded the tremendous honor of being chosen for soul transfer into one of these revered vessels.
Basic Info
Abilities
Weapons
- Iron Glaive – 2" reach, P+S 12 melee weapon
Theme Forces
- Convergence
- Template:Clockwork Legions
- Template:Si
- Template:Strange Bedfellows. This model gains Swift Vengeance in this theme.
- Other Factions
- Mercenary players can also use this model via the Strange Bedfellows theme. As before it gains Swift Vengeance.
Thoughts on Steelsoul Protector
Steelsoul Protector in a nutshell
The fluff blurb actually sums this model up very well: The primary purpose of a steelsoul protector is to serve as a shield against any harm intended for the priests of Cyriss.
She's ablative armour, plain and simple.
Combos & Synergies
- Aurora1 can allow this model to boost damage for a total of 4 dice of damage on an attack.
- Strange Bedfellows is really useful for a solo with shield guard - they either die and give Swift Vengeance to allies or they survive and protect someone really important.
Drawbacks & Downsides
- If you're thinking about protecting your caster or vectors, you're better off using the Destruction Initiative theme force instead. It has lots more Shield Guards.
Tricks & Tips
- Keep one (or more) around to shield guard your caster. Her long melee range and Defensive Strike means she can also stand next to a model with counter charge and free it up should they enemy try to jam them, but don't rely on it too much.
- Grievous Wounds at range from Alten Ashley is crushing to some of our vectors. A Steelsoul protector can prevent Alten Ashley from applying it to his intended target.
Other
Trivia
- Released in Forces of Warmachine: Convergence of Cyriss (2013)
- The Steelsoul Keg Protector exclusive model can be used instead of the stock model.
Other Convergence models
Rules Clarifications
Template:RC Weapon Master Template:RC Construct Template:RC Defensive Strike Template:RC Shield Guard Template:RC Soul Vessel