Valka Curseborn, Chieftain of the North

Few warchiefs command so black a reputation as the acrimonious Valka Curseborn. Noted for a foul temper, he has become bitter and ruthless with the passing of the years. At each battle’s end, he looks around himself with bloodied axes, taking in the carnage he has unleashed, disgruntled that he still draws breath. He seeks a hero’s death but is too stubborn to die easily. The foe worthy to claim his life has yet to stand before him.

Basic Info

Abilities

• Template:Immunity Cold
• Template:Pathfinder
• Template:Tough
• Template:Countercharge
• Template:Feign Death
• Template:Retaliatory Strike
• Template:Righteous Vengeance
• Template:Rise
• Template:Take Down
• Template:Unyielding

Weapons

• Rune Axe (x2) - 1" reach, P+S 12 melee weapon
  • Template:Magical Weapon
  • Template:Weapon Master

Thoughts on Valka Curseborn, Chieftain of the North

Valka Curseborn, Chieftain of the North in a nutshell

Valka is the chieftan of his Kriel. As an expert fighter and one seen to survive anything, Valka has a myriad of defensive rules that also embody aggression and retaliation. Valka is an attractive option to any Northkin force - a fairly effective wrecking ball with a potential of five weapon master attacks per round (two basic, a counter-charge, a retaliatory strike, and a righteous vengeance).

Combos & Synergies

He's fairly self contained and doesn't need any input from your caster to do his job.

• He brings two magic weapon attacks which is extra helpful in Storm of the North since you typically don't have the incorporeal removal of the normal stone.
• Krielstone - +2 ARM goes a long way on a model with 8 boxes and Unyielding. The cold stone CA also has a speed buff for him.
• With Madrak1's Tactician he can be positioned behind your frontline to allow him to counter charge through your troops.
• Kolgrimma - A cloud wall to hide behind and Hunter's mark as a speed buff.

Drawbacks & Downsides

• he's easy to kill for the cost.
• Counter-Charge can be tricky to use on a model without reach.
• Ignoring his bonus attacks (which are all conditional) he doesn’t hit harder than a single Troll Champion while costing almost twice as much.

Tricks & Tips

• Righteous vengeance can be used for movement to line up a charge as well as simply for attacking.
• Countercharge and retalliatory strike can work well together.

Other

Trivia

Released in the Northkin expansion (2017.07)