The Book of Zombies of Morindan

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The Book of Zombies of Morindan

Dawn of Darkness - Collection 6 - Zombie Horde

Character Bio: "Eck tel le sendar, ret kal len condaaaaar!" An evil incantation resonates through the caverns of Morindan. The flickering flame of a hanging lantern throws eerie shadows dancing against the damp stone walls. A frail old shaman, bearing a cloak of dark and tattered feathers, chants in a wraithlike voice. His eyes flutter in the back of his head as he sprinkles the inanimate body laid at his feet with a crimson fluid. Perched in a barren tree outside the cavern¹s entrance is an aged raven. He cocks his head inquisitively as the peculiar speech of the shaman echoes from the cave¹s opening. Then a new sound is heard: the raven releases a frightened croak as it leaps into the air. An empty moan rings out through the barren valley of Morindan, a foreboding sound, a black prophecy of impending doom. The dead live again! (Hasbro)

Originally Posted by special powers

HORDE MOVEMENT
You may move up to 6 Zombies of Morindan that you control each turn. However, you may attack with only 3 Zombies of Morindan. You may attack with any 3 Zombies of Morindan, even Zombies of Morindan that you did not move this turn.

ZOMBIE ONSLAUGHT SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 1. Attack 6.
Three Zombies of Morindan on the same level may combine their attacks and roll their attack dice as one attack. All Zombies of Morindan in the attack must be engaged to the targeted figure.

ZOMBIES RISE AGAIN
If a Zombie of Moridan that you control destroys an opponent’s small or medium figure, replace that figure immediately, if possible, with one of your own previously destroyed Zombies of Morindan. Newly placed Zombies of Morindan cannot attack this turn. Undead are not affected by Zombies Rise Again.

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-Rulings and Clarifications-

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Synergy Benefits Received

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Synergy Benefits Offered

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

Strategy Notes:

• - When using the Zombies, you have to think about moving & attacking in a new way- in a “horde” mindset. With the Zombies, you aren’t bound by normal movement rules. If you have a few Zombies locked in melee combat, you can move 6 other Zombies up for back-ups in case the engaged Zombies are destroyed, while still attacking with the engaged Zombies. However, unless you are going to use the Zombies you moved in an attack either this turn, or next turn (getting them ready for the Onslaught Special Attack), keep them out of melee combat, so you can lose as little Zombies as possible. This ability helps them to offset their base move of 4. (Hasbro FAQ)
  
  - Also new to the Zombie squad (and something you may see in the near future again) is the ability to bring a destroyed figure back into the battle without the use of the glyph of Sturla (revive). Whenever a Zombie destroys an opponent’s small or medium figure, you can bring one of your other Zombies that was previously destroyed back into the battle. That’s right! When you lose Zombies, it’s not the end! It’s only the beginning of the FUN! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been down to just a few Zombies and rolled some really lucky attack rolls. Suddenly, I was a threat to my opponents again! Just remember to draft as many Zombies as possible. When they start to fall, you’ll want backup Zombies ready to bring them back! (Hasbro FAQ)

Who else could I draft with the Zombies of Morindan?

• - Morsbane
  Think about it. Your ranged figures can’t fire into the Nakita Agent’s smoke powder because your opponent is rolling his d20 particularly well today. And each time you try and move a Zombie adjacent to an Agent, Engagement Strike destroys the Zombie! What is a player to do?! Bring in Morsbane! Hopefully, after only a few attempts, you can negate the Nakita Agent’s special powers (or any strong Unique Squad figures for that matter) and make them just a plain old expensive snack for the Zombies to destroy & use Zombies Rise Again to beef up their numbers! (Hasbro FAQ)
  
  - Deathwalker 8000
  Deathwalker 8000 is a fun addition to any Zombie army! Keep him back while the Zombies advance and fire on any particularly strong Heroes that are in the way. Keep firing with his Rapid Fire Special Attack until the Hero is down to 1-2 life. Then leave the Hero alone until the Zombies can catch up to it and destroy it in order to use Zombies Rise Again. It’s always fun to see an opponent’s figure running away from a horde of Zombies. (Hasbro FAQ)
  
  - Dünd
  Hmm. I was going to add Agent Carr to the mix here, but Dund is a better addition to a Zombie army. I don’t see Dund used often, so I’ll have to write a tip sheet on him soon. He’s a LOT of fun to play with especially against a bonding army, or an opponent that relies on one character at a time. But more on Dund later on his tip sheet. Move Dund up along with the Zombies for support. During the first turn of each round, attempt to use Crippling Gaze on any opponent’s small or medium figures that are near the Zombies. By removing the order markers on those figures, you have given the Zombies a few free turns to destroy a helpless opponent. Very Zombie-like! (Hasbro FAQ)

Who do the Zombies of Morindan work well against?

• - Blade Gruts / Arrow Gruts
  
  Armies that bond are tough to take down quickly. The Beast & Orc Champion bonding armies are probably the toughest ones we have revealed so far. In order to quell the onslaught of these bonded armies, you have to stop the source of the bond, which is the squads that call their larger Heroes. Normally, the bonded Heroes will target the stronger of your army, with the Squads taking up the rear. If you can get some of your Zombies past the Hero, take the Squad figures on in melee combat. Not only will you be able to bring back any Zombies that you have lost when you destroy those squad figures, you will also cripple your opponent’s army. *Don’t forget! When you destroy the last figure on an Army card that bonds with another figure and it still has order markers on it, your opponent can’t take those turns that the order markers denote. That INCLUDES taking the free turn with the bonded Hero! (Hasbro FAQ)
  
  - Rise of the Valkyrie’s Sgt. Drake Alexander
  That’s right, Sgt. Drake Alexander has a nemesis. And his nemesis likes brains! Because of Drake’s Thorian Speed, you have to get adjacent to him in order to attack him. By using the Zombie’s Onslaught Special Attack, you can quickly reduce Drake’s life and help your previously destroyed Zombies Rise Again! (Hasbro FAQ)

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-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

Power Ranking
Zombies of Morindan- Still an enigma as to their value, Zombies can certainly crush or be crushed by an opponent. B

Master Index
Pre-release Speculation
General Assessment
Belong in Heroscape?
Counters
Belong in Heroscape? (2)
Placement at the beginning of the game?
Hit zone
Onslaught and Zombies Rise Again
Horde Movement Clarified
Any good?
Horde Movement Clarified (2)
Scoring on Zombies
What Happens to Zombified Units?
Vs. Counterstrike
How Many?
Sculpt Poll



Unit Strategy Review

Unit Strategy Review: Zombies of Morindan

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Zombies of Morindan
C3V and SoV Custom Synergies

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Synergy Benefits Offered

Synergy Benefits Received

ZOMBIE HULK : HORDE SHRIEK
As an Undead Savage Squad, Zombies of Morindan may benefit from the Zombie Hulk's HORDE SHRIEK activation bonus.

ZOMBIE HULK : PARALYZING FEAR
As an Undead figure, Zombies of Morindan may be aided by Zombie Hulk's PARALYZING FEAR special ability.

ZOMBIE HULK : ZOMBIE RISES AGAIN
As Undead Savages, Zombies of Morindan may return previously destroyed Zombie Hulks to the battlefield using the ZOMBIE RISES AGAIN power.

Synergy Imposed

VAN NESSING : DIVINE MISSION
As an Undead figure, Zombies of Morindan provide Van Nessing an attack bonus when using DIVINE MISSION.

[zeekthefreak]

Can zombies rise again from soulborgs

[TREX]

Originally Posted by zeekthefreak

Can zombies rise again from soulborgs

yes, it only states a small or medium non undead figure. It wouldn't be as thematic though if you killed an undead then rise as an undead. You're thinking, kill a robot raise a zombie? But yes.

[zeekthefreak]

Oh ok. I battled at a gencon event and they said no. I just wanted to clarify

[TREX]

Yeah it only states you cant rise again from killing an undead, if you read the card it states killing a small or medium figure with a ZOM and you cant from killing undead.

@Dad_Scaper , you direct tourney's quite often, what do you think?

[Rÿchean]

TREX, you are definitely correct.

Originally Posted by zeekthefreak

Oh ok. I battled at a gencon event and they said no. I just wanted to clarify

Wait, wait, wait.....you are saying you attended a Heroscape event at GenCon where the players and/or Game Masters said you could not Rise Again from a soulborg?

I find this slightly shocking. If it was just your opponent or neighboring players, then maybe, but no way a GM should have ever ruled that way.

When was this? What event was it? Who said that you couldn't Rise Again from soulborg?

[Dad_Scaper]

TREX is correct.

Was this General Wars? I think you played that tournament. I was TD'ing that, as was Lefton4ya. I am quite certain that neither of us gave a ruling like that. "Read the card," is the traditional answer to questions at GenCon, and it would have been my answer here. I am certain that Lefton4ya, like the other GC TD's, would have said something more or less the same.

[zeekthefreak]

No it wasnt a gm it was myteamate and opponents. I was playing teamup. The openents zombie killed my reavers and didnt rise

[Dad_Scaper]

Ah, I wasn't there at the time.

Never hesitate to ask questions at a tournament. As a TD I expect to get questions, and I got a big pile of them today at the event I ran here in Baltimore. Nobody will think less (or more) of you for it.

[zeekthefreak]

Well it was ok anyways i only had 4 rats and q10+ iron golem anhillated the zombies XD.

[Owlman]

My favorite common squad, these guys are the quintessential Army Ants of HeroScape, devouring any and all units that get in their way. They pair great with long range units and also Cyprien, who in larger matches can zip around life draining foes, and then dash over to blood drain a zombie or 2 if he gets badly hurt. Dragons and Soulborgs are really the only units you need to watch out for, and if you use zombies, I suggest committing to the cause and going with at least 4 or more squads. Extra deadly on close combat oriented maps. Mmmmm....BRAINS!