Games Workshop just revealed the next video in Gathering Storm 3, as well as some rules for Cypher. Check out the latest Gathering Storm III Video!
The wait is finally over and the Cypher has arrived! Let’s take a look at this mysterious, and extremely dangerous, Lord of the Fallen!
Courtesy of Games Workshop:
https://www.facebook.com/WarhammerTVteam/videos/343921729336145/
The overall design of this model looks absolutely amazing, Games workshop really did a great job at redesigning this model. But looks aside, his rules are what we really should be taking a look at.
Cypher has one downside if you bring him, and it comes in the form of As Ye Sow, So Shall Ye Reap. Cypher cannot be selected as the Warlord of an Army, and the leadership characteristic of the Warlord of an army that Cypher is in suffers a -1 penalty to their Leadership. Talk about risk to reward strategy.
Cypher has mastered the dual pistols he’s carries. As a result, Blazing Weapons allows Cypher to shoot his pistols once after running, or both of his pistols twice in his shooting phase. He also uses his full Ballistic Skill, BS 10, when making Overwatch Shots, ultimately giving you a 2+ with reroll, and on your reroll you simply need another 2+. During his assault phase, half of Cypher’s close combat attacks (rounding up) are Strength for AP5, and all remaining attacks are Strength 7 AP 2.
Divine Protection is another unique skill when we take a look at Cypher. When he’s lost his last wound, if there is a model with in D6″, then Cypher is assumed to be captured alive. If there is no enemy models within the D6″ when he is removed as a casualty, the he is considered to have made a miraculous escape. Upon his escape he will not be considered a casualty, and no Victory Points will be awarded.
The only person left for us to see is Grand Master Voldus. Be sure to check back in with us as we will be putting the video and write-up out as soon as we get it.
What do you think about the new Cypher Lord of the Fallen? Let us know in the comments below!
