Something is stirring in the forrests of Matica, come see the latest treemen for Kings of War.
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Today’s blog focusses on a new model for not one, but two armies – the Forest Shamblers. These large tree-men are Large Infantry units in both the Elven Armies and the Forces of Nature. Thanks to the generosity of our kickstarter backers, they’ll be available soon to bolster your forces.
Forest Shambler concept
The kit consists of three multi-part metal models. Each one can have a unique head and torso, plus the kit comes with a range of vine covered or bark covered limbs to add yo your model. Each model has a huge amount of detail, from moss and woodland mushrooms, to grass buds and branches. There’s a lot for a painter to sink their teeth into, but not so crazy as to lose the overall look and form.
In game, the Shamblers are a tough, slow moving defensive unit. Though they lack the speed of their Elven allies, they make up for this by being far more survivable. A combination of the Pathfinder and Vanguard rules means that they’ll be able to keep up with the rest of the army, anyway. Their lack of wavering makes them a solid dependable rock (or is that tree?) for you to rely on
When backed up by a druid with Surge, these giants enter a new level of tactics. Units that use surge can be very useful due to the way that surge can not only catch your opponent out, but ignore some of the normal movement rules. Being Large Infantry, a unit of three unlocks as much as a regiment of twenty infantry. Doubling up counts as a horde, too.
The Forest Shamblers are up for Pre-Order now and can be found in the Elf Mega Army!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
