Kings of War: Ambush Starter Sets

Mantic Games haben 6 Starter für Kings of War Ambush veröffentlicht.

Das neue Kings of War Regelbuch enthält neben Regeln für Belagerungen auch den Spielmodus „Ambush“, mit dem sich kleinere Gefechte spielen lassen (es ist also zwischen Vanguard und dem regulären KoW angesiedelt. Jetzt gibt es die ersten passenden Starter.

Ratkin Ambush Starter Set – €40.00

Vicious and cruel, the stinking hordes of the Ratkin lash out at vulnerable and unsuspecting settlements. These once-slaves take to the field with barbed weapons and mutated monstrosities, eager to enact vengeance on the world that rejected them.

Contents:

• 1 Warriors Regiment
• 1 Spear Warriors Regiment
• Night Terror
• Ambush Starter Book
• Instruction Manual
• MDF Unit Bases

Empire of Dust Ambush Starter Set – €40.00

The cursed armies of the Ahmunite pharaohs march from the deserts to reclaim their masters’ once-great empires. Rank upon rank of gilded skeletons and revenants march into battle, unheeding of their casualties – for any who fall can simply be raised again to fight for the glory of the pharaohs.

Contents:

• 1 Skeleton Archers Troop
• 1 Skeleton Warriors Troop
• 2 Revenant Cavalry Troop
• Ambush Starter Book
• Instruction Manual
• MDF Unit Bases

Ogre Ambush Starter Set – €40.00

Roaming tribes of Ogre mercenaries and Red Goblins will fight for whoever pays the most (although one can always be outbid). Even without such an incentive, these burly warriors will seek the toughest foes, highest bounties, and most valuable loot to re-arm and prepare themselves for the next battle.

Contents:

• 2 Warriors Regiments
• 1 Red Goblin Spitters Regiment
• Ambush Starter Book
• Instruction Manual
• MDF Unit Bases

Forces of the Abyss Ambush Starter Set – €40,00

Although rare, the incursions of the Abyss’ armies into the mortal world are a very real threat. These rageful demons will cut a swathe of destruction through any civilised realm, burning everything to ash with their hellfire. These invasions are only ever stopped at great cost to the defenders.

Contents:

• Succubi Regiment
• Lower Abyssals Troop
• Flamebearers Troop
• Ambush Starter Book
• Instruction Manual
• MDF Unit Bases

Halfling Ambush Starter Set – €40,00

Since gaining their independence, the Halfling shires have established a well-trained and well-armed military. These doughty warriors take advantage of every advance their homelands have to offer, from black-powder weaponry, to juvenile aralez cavalry.

Contents:

• Spearspikes Regiment
• 2 Wild Runners Troops
• Ambush Starter Book
• Instruction Manual
• MDF Unit Bases

Goblin Ambush Starter Set – €40,00

What the goblins lack in strength and bravery, the more than make up for with numbers, ramshackle machinery, and maniacal glee in outnumbering and dragging down their foes. They’d never win in a fair fight, so they never fight fair – making use of every underhanded tactic and advantage they can get their grubby hands on.

Contents:

• Sharpsticks Regiment
• Spitters Regiment
• Mincer Mob Troop
• Ambush Starter Book
• Instruction Manual
• MDF Unit Bases

Hier noch ein paar Infos zu Ambush:

Like any good ambush, the surprise is just around the corner!

Ambush is a great new way to play Kings of War at a smaller points level whilst retaining that same fantastic Kings of War gaming experience!Ambush is perfect for introducing new players to the wonderful world of Pannithor, and is the ideal place to start your Kings Of War journey or even get a taste of a faction before committing to the Army or Mega Army deal!

Seeing two massive armies lining up to face each other across the battlefield is truly epic, and there aren’t many games out there able to recreate that sensation! However, getting to that stage is no mean feat. Getting over 2000 points ready can be a task almost as epic as playing the game itself. And this is the true strength of the Ambush rules and starter sets!

Ambush

The benefit of Ambush is by lowering the points needed to play, you don’t have to paint up a huge amount of models to get your army ready for those tabletop battles! You and your friends can start slow and build up your force over time, and even support each other through painting challenges and gaming days!

The rules for Ambush are available in the new Rulebook and in the Companion App. Those hobbyists that already have some Mantic models in their pile of grey shame (editors note – Pile of Opportunity) can get started straight away! But for those that are itching to start playing Kings Of War for the first time, we are releasing some great new Starter Sets!

How To Build An Ambush Army – Kings Of War

In our previous blog we explained why Ambush, a new way to play Kings of War at smaller points levels, is so damned exciting.

Ultimately, it has the potential to be a great way to recruit new players so you’ve got more people to crush under the boots of your veteran army play fun, friendly battles with in your local area.

Today we’re explaining some of the changes that make Ambush much easier to play, but also stop people making some incredibly filthy army lists. (Like Jonny, who asked “How many shadowhulks am I allowed?” – Nick)

Troops For Days

First up, you can include as many Troops and Regiments as you want in Ambush, but Legions and Hordes are banned. Don’t even think about bringing that zombie Legion to a game of Ambush. No, stop thinking it! Put them back in the cupboard.

Building For Ambush

This focus on Troops and Regiments really helps to get your army painted up nice and quick. What’s more, the game plays a lot faster too, due to the lower nerve values… which means Ambush can get pretty bloody.

For each Troop or Regiment in the army you may also include one of the following units:

• Hero
• Monster
• Titan
• War Engine
• Irregular Unit (units with the Fly keyword are also treated as Irregular)

Along with the restrictions above, in games under 750pts you can’t use units that cost more than 200pts, while in games between 750 and 995pts, you can’t use units that cost more than 250pts. Both of these restrictions include magical artefacts, upgrades or purchased spells.

There are some other army building requirements too but we won’t spoil them all here… However, at least you can start thinking about some potential units to paint up as Troops and Regiments, whilst you wait for the book. 

Quelle: Mantic Games