The Book of Arktos
 

The figure used for this unit is a Confrontation figure from the Wolfen set. It is available in the Confrontation Starter Set. The name of the figure is Serethis.

Character Bio: The hunt has begun. Arktos is the ultimate hunter, throwing his great spear with incredible range and accuracy. Nearby hunters are inspired by his fearsome skills, their own aim becoming more deadly with his example. It is said that Arktos’s teachings survive beyond his death, increasing the aim of his closest students tremendously.

Like all Varkaanans, Arktos is a member of the Wolf Pack. And, with his leadership skills, the Varkaanan squads strike much harder.


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-Combinations and Synergies-

Synergy Benefits Offered

• HUNTER ATTACK ENHANCEMENT: Hunters adjacent to Arktos receive an additional attack die. Hunters include:
  • Death Chasers of Thesk
  • Dünd
  • Dzu-teh
  • Feral Troll
  • Gladiatrons
  • Grok Riders
  • Himmelskralle
  • Marrden Hounds
  • Marro Drudge
  • Master of the Hunt
  • Quasatch Hunters
  • Teeth of the Makwa
  • Van Nessing
  • Varkaanan Darkclaws
  • Varkaanan Greyspears
  • Varkaanan Quickblades
  • Varkaanan Swiftfangs
  • Wolves of Badru
  • Zettian Deathwings
• HUNTER'S AIM SPIRIT: Arktos's spirit can be placed on any Unique Army Card with a range of 4 or more.

Synergy Benefits Received

• VARKAANAN GREYSPEARS & VARKAANAN QUICKBLADES
  & VARKAANAN DARKCLAWS & VARKAANAN SWIFTFANGS: Wolf Pack
  Being a Unique Wolf, Arktos may benefit from the special power WOLF PACK that gives him a special activation bonus.

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Re: The Book of Arktos
 

is it just me or does clicking on the card not work?

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

Same for me. But try the PDF link underneath the picture.

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

Yes, A-v included the smaller, "index" picture rather than the larger, "original" picture. He should probably fix that. ;)

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

All fixed now, thanks guys.

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

Why did you guys make him 95 points instead of 90? He does not fit into the Wolf Army as a result. The only other wolf that ends with a 5 is Khosumet. Since he is from a different faction (Utgar) and provides no synergy benefits (none of the new wolf cards are Relentless) their is no point in pairing the two of them together. That extra 5 points ruins what would otherwise be a great looking themed army.

Swiftfangs/Blade Dancers 80
Quickblades 100
Greyspears/Manauvi 110
Darkclaws/Bahadur 120
Arktos 95.......505?

I was hoping to try these guys out at an upcoming tourney but they are 5 points too many.

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

You have to make decisions about which ones to include.

He is over 90 points because he is very good--he has one of the strongest ranged attacks in the game, and can boost other ranged units once he dies. His Attack boost is also very, very potent since most/all of the other wolves are Hunters.

So, they are not "5 points too many;" that particular build is 5 points too many. Try another one. For instance:

Swiftfangs 80
Quickblades 100
Greyspears 110
Manauvi 110
Arktos 95
495
is a solid Varks build.

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Also, many events have moved away from always playing 500 points. :shrug:

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

Now you are 5 points short though. I know I have the Darkclaws already so the 120 point squad need to be in any army I try to run.

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

For 500, 2x Deathreavers or Raelin is a good option to fill out the rest of your points. Raelin greatly enhances their survivability, but can often be a tether for them because of their fast move.

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

So? What's 5 points? Half of Otonashi... Not like you're missing out on a lot, there. :razz:

If you want to use the Darkclaws:

120 Darkclaws
110 Greyspears
100 Quickblades
80 Swiftfangs
80 Raelin
10 Isamu
500 points

120 Darkclaws
110 Greyspears
100 Quickblades
80 Swiftfangs
90 Heirloom
500 points

120 Darkclaws
110 Greyspears
100 Quickblades
120/110 Bahadur/Manauvi + 50/60 points filler
500 points

120 Darkclaws
110 Greyspears
100 Quickblades
95 Arktos
75 James Murphy
500 points

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

I never understood the need for some people to spend every last point. :p

Re: The Book of Arktos
 

Well met!

I don't get it. If you have Arktos and the Darkclaws, you have all the rest of the Varks. So the Darkclaws don't have to be in your army. If you insist that they be, that's another issue.