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The Book of Himmelskralle

Astroking112

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The Book of Himmelskralle

C3V Wave 22 - Scourge of Apollyon - Heroes of Crooked Isle​

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The figure used for this unit is a Pathfinder figure from the Shattered Star set. Its name is Wyvern.


This figure fits on a single-spaced base.
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Character Bio:
Spoiler Alert!

ONSLAUGHT 3
After attacking with Himmelskralle, if she destroyed a figure with her normal attack, Himmelskralle may move up to 3 spaces and attack again. Himmelskralle may continue using Onslaught until she does not destroy a figure.

FLYING
When counting spaces for Himmelskralle's movement, ignore elevations. Himmelskralle may fly over water without stopping, pass over figures without becoming engaged, and fly over obstacles such as ruins. When Himmelskralle starts to fly, if she is engaged she will take any leaving engagement attacks.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-
  • Q: If Himmelskralle destroys a figure and moves using Onslaught, does she have to attack another figure?
    A: No. The attack is optional. Additionally, Himmelskralle does not need to end her Onslaught movement adjacent to another figure, nor does she need to move toward another figure.
  • Q: If Himmelskralle attacks a Deathreaver, which happens first, Scatter or Onslaught?
     A: Scatter. Scatter and Scurry happen after rolling defense dice or after a figure is destroyed, respectively, which is still during the attack phase of Himmelskralle's turn. Onslaught happens after the attack phase is complete and starts a new attack phase.
  • Q: If Himmelskralle destroys a destructible object, could she use Onslaught?
    A: No.     A destructible object is not a figure, and Onslaught is neither an attack nor a power that deals wounds.
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-Combinations and Synergies-

Synergy Benefits Received
  • ARKTOS : HUNTER ATTACK ENHANCEMENT
    As a Hunter figure, Himmelskralle may receive an additional attack die when adjacent to Arktos.
Synergy Benefits Offered
  • N/A
Synergy Imposed
  • N/A
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Looks great. I'm tempted to give it the class Predator for the spiders, but I understand that bonding can be overdone. Too bad there's no synergy for Hunters, like plus 1 Move or something like that. Such a power could be on this card or a different hero yet to be designed.
 
Actually, Himmel would get a +1 attack bonus when adjacent to Arktos because of his Hunter Attack Enhancement. Pairing Himmel with the Wolfen army should be pretty strong, especially in a one-general format, since the wyvern should be able to smash podded common range that is the biggest problem for them, at least in the games I've played with them.
 
SharkRider1 said:
Actually, Himmel would get a +1 attack bonus when adjacent to Arktos because of his Hunter Attack Enhancement. Pairing Himmel with the Wolfen army should be pretty strong, especially in a one-general format, since the wyvern should be able to smash podded common range that is the biggest problem for them, at least in the games I've played with them.
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Thanks for catching that! I just added the synergy to the OP.
 
The C3V Rules Team would like to add the following R&Cs:
Q: If Himmelskralle destroys a figure and moves using Onslaught, does she have to attack another figure?
A: No. The attack is optional. Additionally, Himmelskralle does not need to end her Onslaught movement adjacent to another figure, nor does she need to move toward another figure.

Q: If Himmelskralle attacks a Deathreaver, which happens first, Scatter or Onslaught?
 A: Scatter. Scatter and Scurry happen after rolling defense dice or after a figure is destroyed, respectively, which is still during the attack phase of Himmelskralle's turn. Onslaught happens after the attack phase is complete and starts a new attack phase.

Q: If Himmelskralle destroys a destructible object, could she use Onslaught?
A: No. A destructible object is not a figure, and Onslaught is neither an attack nor a power that deals wounds.
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She is the ultimate enemy of Vipers even more than Zelrig or Zombies. I could see her taking down an entire army of Vipers in one turn.
 
lefton4ya said:
She is the ultimate enemy of Vipers even more than Zelrig or Zombies. I could see her taking down an entire army of Vipers in one turn.
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I think it's an interesting matchup, but I think Vipers are deceptively ok against her. If you're playing Vipers (presumably with Mittens) 9 move is quite a good way to get first strike against Himmel (even with flying). And if you're getting first strike, you probably aren't having your entire army close to that initial strike force. So you get 3 attacks off on her (more if frenzy), and yeah you probably lose those 40 points on her turn, but likely that's all.

Now certainly small maps or an initiative switch might play havoc with that, but 9 move offers lots of potential to spread out.
 
lefton4ya said:
She is the ultimate enemy of Vipers even more than Zelrig or Zombies. I could see her taking down an entire army of Vipers in one turn.
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kevindola said:
lefton4ya said:
She is the ultimate enemy of Vipers even more than Zelrig or Zombies. I could see her taking down an entire army of Vipers in one turn.
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I think it's an interesting matchup, but I think Vipers are deceptively ok against her. If you're playing Vipers (presumably with Mittens) 9 move is quite a good way to get first strike against Himmel (even with flying). And if you're getting first strike, you probably aren't having your entire army close to that initial strike force. So you get 3 attacks off on her (more if frenzy), and yeah you probably lose those 40 points on her turn, but likely that's all.

Now certainly small maps or an initiative switch might play havoc with that, but 9 move offers lots of potential to spread out.
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Exactly KD. I actually focused playtesting on Vipers for that reason and it was fairly easy to keep distance from Himmel and then charge in with 7-9move. Potential is high, but smart placement by vipers really makes it tough on Himmel to chain attacks.
 
OP or a mod, here's Himmelskralle's official bio. Please update the first post when you can.


It was long ago when the skies were dark with wyvern scales. She can still remember when they were the apex predator, when they were the ones who ruled the rooks and mountains and jungles. Then the elves with their bows and flying steeds, then the Rechets, then--no matter. Though the tooth and claw of the natural order has decided that the wyvern be left behind...the hunter known as Himmelskralle, old and wizened, still with a spark of that youthful vigor, dares to dream. Dares to dream that one day, it will come to pass that the wyvern rules Feylund's skies once more.
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Astroking112 said:
ONSLAUGHT 3
After attacking with Himmelskralle, if she destroyed a figure with her normal attack, Himmelskralle may move up to 3 spaces and attack again. Himmelskralle may continue using Onslaught until she does not destroy a figure.

FLYING
When counting spaces for Himmelskralle's movement, ignore elevations. Himmelskralle may fly over water without stopping, pass over figures without becoming engaged, and fly over obstacles such as ruins. When Himmelskralle starts to fly, if she is engaged she will take any leaving engagement attacks.
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Thanks a lot, I am finally in the mood for rebasing my C3V and SoV miniatures all at once (or at least as many as I manage:)).
 
I've got two questions about Himmelskralle :
May she take a treasure glyph when moving with onslaught 3 ?
Must she use glyph of searing amulet each time she moves with onslaught 3 ?
 
Good questions! I think the answer to both is “no”. Both apply after normal movement, this is a special movement during the attack phase.
 
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Where in the rules does it say you can only pick up Treasure Glyphs when moving normally? You still end you movement when moving when Onslaught 3.
 
I've brought this to the attention of the C3V Rules Team.
 
A very good question, and thanks @superfrog for finding that post. That post makes it clear that the designers' intention did not come across clearly in the wording. The VC Rules Team has come to a decision based on that original intention (and because, as the designers wanted to avoid, other rulings could be troublesome).

Q: Can Himmelskralle pick up a Treasure Glyph after moving with Onslaught?
A: No. The original intent of Treasure Glyphs is that they could only be picked up "after moving and before attacking," which is the transition from a unit's normal movement phase to its attack phase. Onslaught's additional movements and attacks do not redo the movement and attack phases, but are bonus movements that occur during the attack phase.
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