Ragnor Skysplitter, the Runemaster
Ragnor Skyplitter, once a reclusive scholar studying the mystical lore of his people on the top of Wyrmwall Mountains, has found himself standing ground against the enemies of the Kriel, even if it means standing besides his rival Hoarluk Doomshaper, both of which have had long standing disagreements about how to best harness the knowledge of the scrolls they harness. While Doomshaper wants to use this knowledge as a weapon against humanity, Ragnor sees it as a way to preserve the very lore they could use against others.
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Basic Info[edit]
| Ragnor Skysplitter, the Runemaster | ||
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| Base Size | Medium | |
| Warbeast Points | +30 | |
| SPD | 5 | |
| STR | 7 | |
| MAT | 6 | |
| RAT | 4 | |
| DEF | 14 | |
| ARM | 16 | |
| FURY | 6 | |
| HP | 16 | |
Weapons and Attacks[edit]
- Rumbler - 1" RNG, P+S 14 melee weapon
- Damage Type: Magical - This weapon can damage incorporeal models.
- Warhead - On direct hit, place a 4" AOE centered on the target that does POW 10 blast damage to other models (blast damage is not considered to be from an attack). A critical hit causes all models under AOE to be knocked down. This model is not effected by Warhead.
Special Abilities[edit]
- Warlock - All warlocks come with a stack of standard special rules - most notably being awesome.
- Tough - When this model is disabled, roll a d6. On a 5 or 6, remove 1 damage point from this model; it is no longer disabled and becomes knocked down. While knocked down this model loses Tough.
- Steady - This model can't be knocked down.
Spells[edit]
- Earth's Sanctuary - Cost 1, 6" range
- Target frindly Faction model becomes Dug In. (Dig In - This model gains cover, immunity to blast damage, and stops blocking LOS. It retains this until it moves or is engaged.)
- Hex Blast - Cost 3, 10" range, 3" AOE, POW 13
- On a direct hit, upkeeps and animi on the target expire.
- Pulverizer - Cost 3,6" range, Upkeep
- Target friendly model gains +2 STR and Beat Back on its melee weapons. (Beat Back - Immediately after a basic attack with this weapon is resolved during this model's Combat Action, the enemy model hit can be pushed 1" directly away from the attacking model. After the enemy model is pushed, the attacking model can advance up to 1" directly towards it.')
- Shockwave - Cost 3, 10" range, POW 14
- On a direct hit, center a 4" AOE on the target. Models in the AOE become knocked down.
Feat: Stone's Fortitude[edit]
While in Ragnor's control range, friendly models suffer one less die from enemy damage rolls for one round. Note this does not apply towards Continuous Effects damage rolls, or non-attack damage rolls.
Thoughts on Ragnor1[edit]
Ragnor1 in a nutshell[edit]
Ragnor Skysplitter, the Runemaster (Ragnor1) is a support caster, who can empower both warbeasts and infantry, albeit to a limited extent. He favors lists with small model count, as his spells are model specific, and do not grant unit wide bonuses. He looks to be more of a scenario/control caster, using his feat, and Earth's Sanctuary to minimize the damage dealt to his army, denying enemy upkeeps via Hex Blast and, in a pinch, joining the fray himself to use his very decent hammer as well as Shockwave for more battlefield control. He is extremely survivable, and is an all-around solid choice for new players.
Earth's Sanctuary - Very cheap, short range spell that greatly increases Ragnor's survivability, and that of his battlegroup (and possibly other important models like the Krielstone). Note: this is not an upkeep spell, and dug in models remain so until they move, are placed, or become engaged. You can also use this cheap spell to clear LoS, since dug in models do not block LoS.
Pulverizer - Combined with other STR available to Trollbloods, it can potentially make a light beast hit as hard as a heavy.
One particular strategy to note is coupling his Pulverizer spell with the Dire Troll Mauler's Rage animus for a large STR bonus on a warbeast of choice. Add to that your everyday Krielstone, and just about any warbeast, heavy or light, can do some serious work.
Typical Strategy & Army[edit]
Strategy[edit]
On turn one he wants to fuel the Krielstone, and run into position (next to a flag, or somewhere he can be of influence during turns two and three). Then the Runebearer proceeds to cast Earth's Sanctuary on himself. As models move up the board, he will usually feat to withstand the alpha strike from the enemy. After that, Ragnor1 will use both Pulverizer and Rage to empower his warbeasts, trying to get the best end of the exchange.
Army[edit]
Both the Runebearer and a maximum Krielstone unit are deemed mandatory. The same case could be made for a Dire Troll Mauler, as it allows the combination of Rage + Pulverize. He also likes Troll Bouncers in his battlegroup, since they provide Shield Guard and are a powerful trading piece, once sent into the fray under Rage + Pulverize.
Drawbacks & Downsides[edit]
As with many defensive feats, he needs careful planning as not to waste it. He is also a bit Fury starved, so protecting the Trollkin Runebearer is essential.
Tricks & Tips[edit]
Do not underestimate the power of Earth's Sanctuary, and don't forget it is not an upkeep. Models keep dug in until they move, are placed, or become engaged!
If used with either the Mountain King, or Glacier King, Ragnor1 can use Earth's Sanctuary to give them Dig In. Although they won't benefit from cover, because of Gargantuan rules, they will stop blocking LoS. Remember this work boths ways, which means enemies will be able to draw LoS to you as well!
Other[edit]
Trivia[edit]
Ragnor is the Mk3 battlebox warlock.
Theme Forces[edit]
Other Trollbloods Models[edit]
