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In part two of "Cry Havoc," Lord Justin Cooper seeks ever more dangerous game to test his newly augmented body and lethal firearms. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/tales-of-malifaux-169/

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided to show us his brand-new invention: shape-changing ice! He claims the cubes turning into puddles is something nobody’s ever thought of before. While we share a few laws of thermodynamics with our beloved imp, let’s take a look at a pair who also love ice and changing shapes! A Crookskin is a Mimic who never integrated with society, be it Neverborn or human. They remain at the edges of Malifaux’s old places, using hidden pathways to go about their esoteric business unseen. Crookskin Crookskins are flexible models that fit in with both Mimic/Elite and Savage. Their Unruly Ability allows them to quickly Heal up off of friendly Obeys. Hard to Wound, Stealth, and an extra Health round out their defensive package. While sturdy, the real draw of a Crookskin is their Craven Imitations Action. Since it can be used as either a Bonus Action or a normal Action, it gives the Crookskin more flexibility during its own Activation, while still being able to be used in conjunction with Obey out of Activation. It has a lot of very interesting Triggers and with the built in Heal, it is a perfect target for The Old Ways. In Savage In Savage Crookskins are a cheap way to generate Ice Pillar Markers. Craven Imitations has the Icy Display Trigger built in, which will take pressure off of the rest of the Keyword to Create Ice Pillar Markers. If there are enough Ice Pillars on the board, the Heal plus Shielded from the Defensive Reflexes Trigger makes them strong tar pits. Startle is a surprisingly useful Action in a Savage Crew as many of the simple duels in Savage target Mv. In Mimic/Elite Mimic/Elite a Crookskin’s flexibility is shown off by how they fit into different Crew builds. If a player concentrates on Obey effects, treating Craven Images as a normal Action allows a Crookskin to Heal and set up a few defensive Triggers. If a player focuses on the Staggered Condition, Crookskin models have the Stagger Bonus Action and Agony targets Mv. Finally, if a player builds a Mimic heavy Stealth Crew, a Crookskin fits in perfectly there too. Outside of this flexibility, Crookskins make very good Scheme runners. The Old Ways lets a Crookskin set up the Sneak Away Trigger and the built-in Heal on Craven Imitations negates the damage from The Old Ways. Double Walking and Sneak Away can move a Crookskin about 18 inches away. Interact, Sneak Away, and Interact is also a great way to gather a lot of Intel Tokens in Cloak and Dagger. That’s all for this week, Wyrdos! How do you think you’ll be utilizing these cool creatures? They’re in Ashes of Malifaux and remember: you can get a copy for yourself right now! We’ve also got a promotion running at the moment as well, if you’re looking to add a book to your digital collection. (Click the image to submit your receipt!)

Hey Wyrdos! Waldo’s been waking up on the wrong side of the bed this week. He’s been spending all his time shuffling around in his slippers with a little cup of coffee trying to be nefarious… but we feel his heart’s really only half into it. While we help Waldo get back into impish spirits, let’s take a look at another cantankerous creation in Ashes of Malifaux! The Plague Picker constructs were built to safely gather and dispose of corpses en masse. Unfortunately, they were mostly decommissioned due to their lack of distinction between the living and dead. Old Hob is one who escaped capture. He wanders happily through the Quarantine Zone, investigating whatever captures his cyclopean eye and childlike fancy. Hob’s still a multi-ton killing machine… woe befall anyone who gets in the way of his fun. Old Hob Old Hob is one of the new Versatile models from the Ashes of Malifaux release. As a Versatile model they bring a little bit of something to a lot of different Crews. In general, Old Hob is great in situations where you need a sturdy model to hold an area of the board. Df 5 with Armor +2 and a possible self Heal means that they’ll be hard to remove once they dig in. Old Hob is also amazing at area control with the Territorial Trigger which prevents them from being moved and the Construction Claw Action which Places the target. In Corpse Marker Focused Crews In Corpse Marker focused Crews like Seamus, McMourning, or Reva, Old Hob fits in perfectly. Old Hob is a wonderful source of Corpse Markers. Their Construction Claw Action has the Dismember Trigger and they Drop a Corpse Marker whenever they take damage thanks to It’s Raining Corpses. The fun doesn’t stop once they Drop Corpse Markers. Old Hob can throw them around the board with the Hurl Corpse Action which can do a surprising amount of damage with a Stat 7 on its Attack and the Collision Trigger. In non-Corpse Marker Focused Crews In Crews that are less focused on Corpse Markers, Old Hob still brings a lot of value. Armor is not a defensive tech that Resurrectionists are known for (outside of Von Schtook) so a large Armor +2 model is something that opponents will rarely tech against. Old Hob can remove a lot of Corpse Markers with the Corpse Picker Action, which is important against Crews that rely on Corpse Markers, like Nephilim. They’re also an interesting pick into Schemier Crews when hired along with a Gravedigger as It’s Raining Corpses will Drop a lot of Corpse Markers to use with the Gravedigger’s Field of Corpses Ability. Even without a Gravedigger, the Corpse Picker Action’s Leftover Parts Trigger can Drop a Scheme Marker for a surprise VP. In Gaining Grounds 4 In Gaining Grounds 4 Old Hob has a lot of options. While they are viable in most Strategies, Raid the Vaults is the one they excel at. They are a first-rate midfield threat that allows the rest of the Crew to target backfield Strategy Markers. They’re also a model that is hard to deal with as the Territorial Trigger stops enemy effects from moving or Burying them. This means that once they put up Territorial, the only way to stop them from counting towards Raid the Vaults is to kill them. Beyond Raid the Vaults, they are a solid counter in Stuff the Ballots because a 2” or 3” Melee range (with Territorial) can engage a lot of enemies. Old Hob is valuable in Schemes that revolve around damage and Markers. Old Hob works well in Sweating Bullets as they can engage Masters or Henchmen and survive the encounter. They’re useful in Death Beds as they can Drop Corpse Markers right next to enemies. They’re even good into Information Overload, as paired with a Gravedigger, they can flood the board with Scheme Markers. That’s all for this week, Wyrdos! How are you liking this enduringly rusty machine? Tell us how you plan to wield Old Hob in the comments!

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Hey Wyrdos! We're excited to announce that we are launching a new painting contest: When it Rains, it Pours! Our painting contests are open to anyone interested in miniature painting, no matter their skill level. To enter, you need to have an account on the Wyrd Miniatures forum. The contest has clear rules: submit a single, self-painted miniature that fits the theme. No previously shown works are allowed, and the submission must be anonymous to keep the competition fair. While there's enough time to work on your entry, deadlines can sneak up on you. Voting is restricted to forum members with at least 10 posts, ensuring that active community members decide the winners. It's a straightforward chance to compete, get feedback, and possibly win something just for participating. For a full breakdown of the rules (and you should really read them!), please go here! Now, let's get to the fun stuff, the theme for this contest! Painting Contest Details Submit your miniatures anytime, but they'll only be showcased and visible once voting starts. Remember to check our general competition rules before submission. Submissions are open until 11:59 PM Sunday April 7th, 2024. To amend your entry before the deadline, contact @Hobby Wyrd on the Wyrd Forums. Theme: "When it Rains, it Pours" Explore the intensity and aftermath of storms, both literal and metaphorical! This theme invites participants to delve into scenes where the environment, characters, and narratives are heavily influenced by the powerful and often sudden impact of rainstorms, deluges, and their effects on landscapes, settlements, and spirits. Categories: Singles: Focus on a single character or element that embodies the theme, such as a figure braving the storm, an elemental spirit of rain, or a creature born from a deluge. Diorama/Vignette: Craft a story-driven scene that captures a moment of dramatic intensity or the serene aftermath of a heavy downpour, highlighting interactions between figures and their rainy environment. This theme aligns with the transitional period of February/March, reflecting on the literal and figurative storms that lead to renewal and change. Read our general competition rules for detailed criteria. NOTE: Our team may move entries to a more suitable category. Affected participants will be informed via forum PM. Submission Links Singles Gallery Link Diorama/Vignette Gallery Link Prizes Singles: 1st Place: $75 in Wyrd webstore credit 2nd Place: $50 in Wyrd webstore credit 3rd Place: $25 in Wyrd webstore credit Diorama/Vignette: 1st Place: $150 in Wyrd webstore credit 2nd Place: $100 in Wyrd webstore credit 3rd Place: $50 in Wyrd webstore credit Special Awards: Best of When it Rains: $100 (via PayPal) - Chosen by Wyrd Staff Best of Wyrd Miniature Entry: One Nightmare Box of choice - Selected by Wyrd Staff Voting Rules Votes will only be accepted during the open voting period, no late votes will be counted. Additionally, voting is restricted to forum members with at least 10 posts, ensuring that active community members decide the winners.

In "Allegro," intruders at one of Malifaux's asylums discover some of the doctor's unusual experiments. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/chronicles-54/

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided he’d get started on some early spring gardening. He grabbed his trusty shovel, a little trail mix, and set off. While we try to avoid falling into the massive holes Waldo dug all around the office, let’s take a look at some popular people showing up in Ashes of Malifaux! The Fumigators are now unfortunate necessities in Freiholt. Their poisonous fumes keep rats and insects from infesting the town, and lessen the chances of Hamelin returning to spy. Little do the Freikorps know several of their trusted Fumigators have already been compromised… Fumigator Wielding their iconic Fogger, Fumigators exist to support Freikorps and Plague Crews. The Fogger Action has Blasts on every damage step as well as the Sweeping Strike Trigger which truly punishes swarm Crews. While hitting enemies with the Fogger is fun, the Friends in Low Places Action is what will excite Plague and Freikorp players the most. The Not a Bomb? Trigger is an amazing way to score Schemes like Ensnare, and even if flinging long-range Scheme Markers isn’t your goal, “Squeak!” can flood the board with Malifaux Rats! In Plague In Plague the Fumigator has a few roles. Primarily he will be great at Summoning a few extra Malifaux Rats with the “Squeek!” Trigger to Replace into Rat Kings. Beyond Malifaux Rat generation, the Fumigator wears down foes. He is proficient at getting Blight Tokens and Poison on enemy models. Both of the Fumigator’s Attacks give out Poison, no Trigger required, and the Fogger has the Taint Trigger to ratchet up the target’s Blight. Outside of this, the Fumigator is a sturdier model than a lot of Plague. Armor +1, Extended Reach, and Perverse Metabolism mean that removing the Fumigator will require a lot of resources from its opponent. In Freikorps In Freikorps the Fumigator’s survivability is less surprising than in Plague. For that reason, Freikorps Fumigators lean into the Scheming provided by the Not a Bomb? Trigger on Friends in Low Places. Being able to stand 8” away from a target and Drop two Scheme Markers is very helpful in this Gaining Grounds. Especially when Reference the Field Guide allows the Fumigator to both gain the T for his Actions, and gain Poison to Heal at the end of the Turn. Fumigators are also interesting targets for Von Schill’s Equipment Upgrades. Rocket Boots greatly extend the Fumigator’s Shockwave range. The Reinforced Assault Shield allows the Fumigator to pull friendly models into his Extended Reach bubble with I’ve Got Your Back. Even the Grenade Belt could be fun to pepper an enemy Crew with three simple duels a Turn. The Tunnel Rats are shining stars… metaphorically. Spending their time digging rooms and tunnels below Freiholt, these laborers know their work is dirty but in demand. Odd, though, that something inside their heads tells them to deviate from their blueprints every so often. Where are they digging to, do you suppose? Tunnel Rats If the Fumigators support the center with Scheme Markers, Tunnel Rats are made for the edges of the board. Stealth makes them hard to hit once they put distance between themselves and the enemy, and Secret Passage creates that distance. Once safely away from the fight the I Can Dig It Trigger means they can Drop Scheme Markers with a surprising amount of Action efficiency. When cornered Tunnel Rats aren’t defenseless - Strength in Numbers makes their attacks powerful by adding a + to the damage flip. In Plague Since Secret Passage allows Tunnel Rats to bypass the mess in the center of the board they can easily replace a backfield model hire like the Midnight Stalker. If the Tunnel Rats stay closer to the center of the board, their Land Mines Action can provide some unusual options in Plague. Using Hamelin, The Piper’s Obey to command an enemy to Charge into a Mine Field Marker is a lot of free damage. Mine Field Markers could also be used to take extra Malifaux Rats off the board to provide the Hamelin player with a card in a pinch. In Freikorps In Freikorps the Tunnel Rats’ speed frees up resources for other models. Secret Passage means that they can hit an opponent’s back field without a copy of Rocket Boots. This means the Von Schill player can Attach that Upgrade on a model like Hannah or Arik more often. In fact, Hannah can use her Adaptive Tactics Action to copy the Tunnel Rats’ Secret Passage Action, which allows Hannah to retain a copy of Rocket Boots for later use. Tunnel Rats also add another piece of counter-tech to the Freikorps player in Mining Tools, which when combined with Strength in Numbers, will cut through models that rely on Defensive Triggers. That’s all for this week, Wyrdos! What do you think about this industrious duo of new models? You can find them, and many more, in the Ashes of Malifaux expansion. Pick it up from our Webstore or at your local game store!

We're in search of an experienced Tournament Organizer from the Malifaux community for our upcoming Malifaux events at Gen Con. If you're passionate about gaming and meet the criteria below, we're eager to connect with you: Availability Required: Be available from July 31st to August 4th, 2024, to attend Gen Con. Bring Your Own Laptop: Your laptop is essential for managing the tournament. Software Savvy: A strong familiarity with tournament software of your choice is required. M3E Rules Expert: You must be well-versed in M3E rules and confident in making judgment calls. Experienced Organizer: You should have a track record of organizing at least 5 tournaments, including one with 16+ participants. Compensation: Your expertise and time will be rewarded with compensation, acknowledging the value you bring to making our event successful. Additionally, hotel accommodations will be included for yourself. We’re looking forward to hearing from you and possibly working together to create an unforgettable GenCon experience! Interested candidates can contact us directly at wyrdsupport@wyrd-games.net . We’re looking forward to hearing from you and possibly working together to create an unforgettable Gen Con experience!

Hey Wyrdos! If you have been perusing the AdeptiCon 2023 Event list, you may have seen this description for our newest narrative ToS Scenario, Against the Odds! “Your mission couldn’t have gone worse. The supplies have run out, the engines have failed, and now you are surrounded by enemies. The good news? You’ve just sent out a distress call and help is on the way. The bad news? There might be nothing left for them to rescue by the time they get here. With grim determination, you and your companions steel yourselves for one last stand against a single opponent determined to destroy you. How long can your rag-tag group of survivors hold out against an endless wave of creatures from Malifaux?” Against the Odds is a 4 player ToS Scenario, where three players team up to survive against a singular opponent controlling an unending stream of units. While the Survivors must create a rag-tag alliance, swap cards between each other, and accomplish a series of nigh-impossible tasks, the Endless must tear down their feeble Barricades, and crush them into oblivion. At AdeptiCon all models will be provided by Wyrd so players will have a fixed list to hire from, but in a normal game of Against the Odds, any Allegiances can team up! The enemy of my enemy… The full pdf can be downloaded below: Will you combine the might of Cult of the Burning Man Squads with the strategy of a Three Kingdoms Commander? Or control a group of valiant Gibbering Hordes units making a last stand against the Endless might of the King’s Empire? Let us know what combinations are you most excited to try out! You can click on the image above for the PDF, or find it on our Resources Page.

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided he’d try and set up his own blood drive. We aren’t exactly sure why, but we think it has to do with Waldo thinking he’ll get unlimited juice and cookies if he donates more blood. While we try and educate our imp about the vascular system, let’s take a look at a pair of upcoming characters who’d love to get a taste of yours! The Leech King is a truly ancient being of old Malifaux. He is fertility and desolation, life and death, dire portents and unshakable pacts. Despite this he is a pauper, treading through watery muck and long-forgotten soil to answer the calls of Malifaux’s eldest. Leech King If a model this cycle would personify ‘hit em while they’re down’ it would be the Leech King. He has two different Actions, Blood Magic and Clew of Leeches, that get better the more wounded an enemy model is. Using Blood Magic on a model with maximum Health isn’t very effective, but once an enemy model has half its maximum Health or less, it becomes very very scary. Clew of Leeches is similar. A Summon with a 16 C TN is a pricey Action. Once a model is under half wounds, Clew of Leeches’s TN drops to an unsuited 15, which is much easier to pull off. The combination of these two Actions makes the Leech King a great model for cleaning up damaged models. In Returned In Returned, the most exciting part of the Leech King’s card is I’ll Have What They’re Having. I’ll Have What They’re Having is an easy way for a Neverborn Returned player to set off their Faith in the Flesh Abilities. The Leech King has a few ways to activate I’ll Have What They’re Having between Regeneration +1 and a Drink Blood Trigger on Blood Magic. Outside of Health sharing the Leech King brings utility with Bloodletting for Black Blood heavy Returned Crews. Even if the Crew is not built around Black Blood, 1 damage is a small price for ranged Condition removal. In Swamfiend In Swampfiend, the Leech King is a great surprise pick. Targeting the Leech King with Zoraida, Swamp Hag’s Witch’s Brew makes Blood Magic and Clew of Leeches incredibly strong. He also makes for an interesting melee threat as his Sharp Claws has the Infested with Leeches Trigger making it some of the only anti-Heal tech in Neverborn or Bayou. If the Leech King cannot find a low health target to finish off, he’s an ideal way to pump a Voodoo Doll full of Conditions as a Blood Magic’s minimum 1 damage with built-in Poison is a guaranteed 3 damage to the model with the Wanga Mojo Curse. Like everything in Malifaux, leeches can grow to enormous sizes. Giant Leeches are examples of those parasites glutted on blood. Normally carnivorous to the extreme, these monsters might not be individually nasty… but where there’s one, there’s bound to be more. Giant Leeches If the Leech King is a model lying in wait for the perfect moment to strike, Giant Leeches are models that are too annoying to ignore. Latch On and Penetrating Stench are two of the more obnoxious Abilities in the game. Having both means that a Giant Leech is a good early Activation option to gum up and drain resources from an important enemy model. In Returned In Returned, Giant Leeches exist to be killed. The question comes down to who does the killing. Placing a Giant Leech in the center of an enemy clump allows Latch On and Penetrating Stench to weaken the Crew until the Giant Leech is killed. Kastore, Awakened may kill a Giant Leech with his Ritualistic Sacrifice Trigger to Drop a Scheme Marker anywhere on the board. If no one kills a Giant Leech the Where There’s One… Action means that there’ll likely be double the Leeches to deal with. Outside of Summoning, Giant Leeches in Returned are good at running Schemes or tracking down enemy Scheme running models thanks to Mv 6 and Sense Weakness. When a Giant Leech is off Scheming Stealth allows them to stay safe. In Swamfiend In Swampfiend Giant Leeches get special notice for being one of the few Penetrating Stench models that wants to be near enemy models. Enemies who Activate engaging two Giant Leeches have to discard two cards or gain Stunned, which can be debilitating. Latch On also gets stronger the more Giant Leeches are near a target as the -1 Df will stack. Giant Leeches are a fun target for Zoraida, Swamp Hag’s Witch’s Brew Action, since it increases all of the Giant Leech’s Stats making Body Slam do 3 flat damage to enemy models. That’s all for this week, Wyrdos! Keep an eye out for Ashes of Malifaux, which should be hitting your local game store very soon!

Hey Wyrdos! Are you the proud owner of a biting sense of humor and teeth sharp enough to match? Congratulations! Your unique qualifications have made you the ideal candidate for a playtest opportunity you can really sink your teeth into. We are currently working on a brand-new game involving mechanical teeth, teeny tiny tooth fairies, and devious dentistry. Smyle is a card-based memory game. In it, 3-5 compete to have the best-looking Smyle at the end of 6 rapid-fire Rounds. If that sounds like something that interests your gaming group, read on to find out how you can contribute to it! Playtesters who are very active can earn some pretty sweet rewards that won't give you cavities! To take part in the playtest you’ll need: A Wyrd Forums account. Access to Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Each player must sign an NDA. The willingness to provide feedback on your games. The willingness to let us watch your games, or record them so we can view them after the fact. So, if you're ready to put your gaming skills, your patience, and your dental insurance to the test, we're ready for you. Apply now and join us on this journey into plaque-covered madness. It’s not just a game; it's a dental adventure. If you’ve got an interest in helping us brush up on our Smyle, fill out the form below to sign up for the playtest!

As AdeptiCon 2024 grows closer, we’re happy to share our event packets for our Malifaux and The Other Side Events! If you haven’t signed up yet, there are still a few spots left open for a few of our events! You can see the full list of Wyrd events by clicking the graphic below and searching for “wyrd” in the Events Schedule! For Event Packets, simply click on the graphic below to see the related packet. Malifaux Masters Tournament This is a competitive, 3-round, 50SS, Gaining Grounds 4 Event. Participants will receive prizes provided by Wyrd Games based on their final ranking. The first-place finisher will receive a victory belt provided by Wyrd Games. Against the Odds In this one-vs-many alternative game mode for The Other Side, one randomly chosen player takes control of a Malifaux Allegiance and attempts to overrun an Earthside bastion. Meanwhile, up to 3 other players with limited resources do their best to survive the onslaught. Models for all participants will be provided by Wyrd Games. Cupcake Match Cupcake Match is a fun and casual variant game mode for Malifaux that sees 2-4 players racing around the table collecting colorful Cupcake Markers. Keep your cupcakes close to your chest while trying to snatch away your opponent’s out from underneath them. Match three of the same flavor, and win the game! Malifaux Masquerade The Malifaux Masquerade is a short and casual variant game mode for Malifaux that sees 3-5 players with hidden roles attempt to accomplish their secret goals. Players are dealt a Costume card and given 30 minutes to accomplish their secret objective while hoping to escape the notice of the Host. Players will need to bring any single non-Master with no upgrades and Cost 6 or less as their Leader. Double Random Rush Ready for some double trouble? Double Random Rush will consist of 3 rounds and uses the Double Rush format, but with the unique twist that your partner, and your Crews, will be random! Just bring yourself and a willingness to have a good time, as all other materials (models included) will be provided by Wyrd Games! Bonanza Brawl Bring your favorite non-master of Cost 10 or less to this battle royale brawl! This event sees groups of 5-6 players stapling various treasures to their model of choice. What twisted work of genius will you end up creating? And more importantly, can it beat the bonanzas out of everyone else’s? With updated rules for 2024! Interested in Volunteering? We are looking for those who would be interested in volunteering at AdeptiCon 2024, where we run 4-hour shifts. 1 Shift - $40 Booth Credit and a Wyrd T-shirt 2 Shifts, $80 Booth Credit and a Wyrd T-shirt 3 Shifts, $100 Booth Credit, Badge, and a Wyrd T-Shirt 4 Shifts, $140 Booth Credit, Limited Edition Fatebound Fate Deck, Badge and a Wyrd T-Shirt. 5+ Shifts, Includes all of the above plus an additional $40 in booth credit per shift, plus your choice of the most recent Nightmare Edition or Rotten Harvest Box. All materials are provided for each shift. Click the graphic below to sign up!

In "Cry Havoc," Lord Justin Cooper goes big game hunting and gets more than he bargained for. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/tales-of-malifaux/

Hey Wyrdos! This week, we came in to see Waldo had set up a movie night. Specifically, “Waldo’s Super-Extra-Scary Movie Night”, which he wrote across the office. While we wash the Amityville Horror-style words off the walls, let’s delve into an upcoming character who seems to know a little bit about slasher films too: Ezekiel Gautreaux, patriarch of the Gautreaux family, is a recent student of necromancy. Though bokors practice magic, they’ve never deeply harnessed the Grave Spirit. Ezekiel’s changed all that. Something’s been whispering the secrets of necromancy into his head, encouraging him to raise the many Gremlin dead. The Bayou’s smallest and creepiest family is growing, slowly but surely… Ezekiel Ezekiel is a very interesting new model who brings a healthy dose of the Bayou silliness to the Resurrectionists Faction. He’s a must-hire for anyone who enjoys bogging an enemy down with Mindless Zombies as he has both a suited Zombie Apocalypse Action and the Resurrect Trigger on Fresh Meat. Aside from Summoning, Ezekiel provides a lot to a Resurrectionist player. Ezekiel brings a solid Heal in Healing Energy, a way to add Shielded to friendly models with Protective Spirits, and a way to move an Undead-focused Crew with Fresh Meat. To round out the package, Intuition allows these Actions to go off much more reliably. There are also a few funny Bayou notes on Ezekiel. Debt of Gratitude is an amazing Trigger, but its placement on a Heal means that if you want to remove enemy Markers, you have to Heal your enemies in the process. Botched Ritual is also pretty useful to Pulse out some damage on enemies and is worth forcing a fail on Protective Spirits. Mindless Zombie Along with Ezekiel, the Abra-cadaver box comes with 5 gremlin-themed Mindless Zombie models. These Mindless Zombies can be used by any Resurrectionists player who would like a bit more Bayou flavor on the board. Using Ezekiel and the Mindless Zombies Ezekiel meshes well with many different Crews. Adding him to a Dr. McMourning, Insanitary Crew is a great way to generate a few extra Corpse Markers to add Too Many Legs Upgrades or to help Summon Flesh Constructs with Twisted Genius. He works well with Reva Cortinas, Luminary giving more options for Enkindle the Cult. He’s even useful in a Yan Lo Crew to feed Corpse Markers to Toshiro for Unending Fealty. Outside of Master pairings, Ezekiel partners very well with Asura Roten. While they both play the Mindless Zombie Summoning game, Asura boosts the Summoned Mindless Zombies’ board presence with Rottenburg Residents and Re-Animate. The additional expendable bodies on the board means that she will be very hard to remove with Hard to Kill combined with Heal pings from The Final Veil. Finally, with more friendly Undead around enemy targets, Asura Roten’s Desiccation Trigger becomes very powerful. Since he’s a gremlin, it would be a shame not to offer a silly list option for Ezekiel. Here’s a list created by one of our testers. Toss Me a Body Size: 50 - Pool: 6 Asura Roten + The Whisper Carrion Effigy + Effigy of Fate Mortimer Ezekiel Grave Golem Archie Gravedigger References: Mindless Zombie With 3 models Summoning Mindless Zombies and two models ready to throw them across the board, we won’t say it’ll win you games, but it’ll be magnificent. Another upcoming Versatile model for the Resurrectionists Faction will slot very well into this playstyle so stay tuned for more information on that model! That’s all for this week, Wyrdos! What do you think about this little “Jigsaw” puzzle of a model? Will you “Meyer” your foes in Mindless Zombies, or use them to start “Jason” after Scheme runners? Do you think Ezekiel will “Carrie” your games? Feel Ezekiel could fit into “Freddy” Resurrectionist keyword? Also, Happy (“My Bloody”) Valentine’s Day!

Heya Wyrdos, Ashes of Malifaux, the third expansion for Malifaux Third Edition, concludes the Burning Man Trilogy and heads to game stores later this month! Check out the trailer below to get a peek at what rises from the Ashes of Malifaux. That’s not all! In addition to Ashes of Malifaux, we’ve got some great releases headed to stores that you can pick up to add to your crews. Our February Release video shows off what you can expect to hit the shelves of your FLGS soon! As with our previous books, we’re having a digital book promotion for Ashes of Malifaux. Send an image of your itemized receipt (dated on or before May 31st, 2024) showing the purchase of Ashes of Malifaux and receive a promotional copy of the digital PDF via DrivethruRPG. Click the image below or go to https://www.wyrd-games.net/promotions-and-rewards to submit your receipt starting March 1st! And finally, it seems like fate has favored Som'er and his Big Hat keyword, as now all of the recent errata cards are available as a Wyrd Webstore exclusive bundle! You can find it at https://giveusyourmoneypleasethankyou-wyrd.com/products/big-hat-errata-pack or by clicking the graphic below. The Big Hat Bundle on our webstore includes the core Big Hat Cards found in the Wargame Vault Bundle, as well as all appropriate alt cards that were updated in the keyword. Additionally, you can find them for free through the M3E Crew Builder App and in our Dropbox Folder. 2024 has a lot of great releases scheduled and we can't wait for you to dive into the Ashes of Malifaux!

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided to put on a grand performance for us. He stole a curtain, a stick, multiple cardboard boxes became his stage, and voila! We had an imp tap dancing all over our collective last nerve in no time! While we watch him add six new shows a night, let’s check in with another famous theater… Click the cover to head to the DTRPG page for this great adventure! The Star Theater has been undergoing some major renovations since the last show quite literally brought down the house. Now, it’s ready for opening night! In this new One Shot adventure for Through the Breach, the Fated help the Star’s staff in their efforts to make sure the theater is ready for its first performance. But don’t be fooled: Fortune’s lingering presence will be a key factor in deciding whether the show goes off without a hitch, or ends in another disaster… That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Download One Night at the Star, the latest Through the Breach One Shot, for just $5 over at DriveThruRPG right now!

Heya! So none of our Rotten Harvest of NE boxes come with the upgrade cards. Apologies for the misunderstanding!

In "Initiation," a newly recruited Guild Guard takes to the streets of Malifaux for his first midnight patrol. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/chronicles-53/

Heya Wyrdos, The Wyrd Community is one of the best places to be, in our humble opinion, and we're constantly in awe of this community's creativity, passion, and enthusiasm. That said, there are some friendly reminders that we'd like to take the time to put out to this wonderful community. Criticism is welcomed in the Wyrd digital spaces, but attacks and insults are not. Criticism sparks conversation and discussion, while insults quickly throw a thread off-topic. Whether it's a person, group/meta, or someone's painting/artwork please ask yourself "Am I criticizing or insulting?" when engaging. Questions, feedback, and inquiries to Wyrd or the Wyrd Staff should be handled through the Wyrd Games Contact Form (https://www.wyrd-games.net/contact). This is because that is the most direct method to get your words in front of the right eyes! While we love seeing and engaging our community through our online communities, we can't readily spot and catch any questions/inquiries/feedback that come across the digital spaces. Our fantastic Mod Team is a valuable resource in maintaining and keeping the spaces as welcoming and tidy as possible, so please be kind when dealing with these community volunteer members. This community remains one of the most positive, welcoming, and friendly wargaming communities and we thank each of you for the part you play in making us proud to be Wyrd!

This week, Waldo showed up in the office with a new “friend” in tow, a very scared and confused bat. While we get our helmets and bat-catching gear on, let’s take a look at an enigmatic hunter and their winged friend! Kainhearse Kainhearse is a model that walks a tightrope between two very different Keywords. Cadmus is focused on Parasite Tokens, ping damage, and Web Markers while Apex is all about big hits and Pit Trap Markers. To balance this, Kainhearse makes the best of both options. Their Create Trap Action has the Silken Strings Trigger to Drop Web Markers instead of Creating Pit Trap Markers. Similarly their Sword can either Push models towards Pit Trap Markers or give the target a Parasite Token. Beyond adding functionality to both Keywords, Kainhearse is a good long-range threat. Their Custom Firearm can be deadly with Focus and when paired with a Beast, Scent of Blood can rack up extra hits. In Apex In Apex Kainhearse is almost tailormade to support Lord Cooper, Huntmaster. Lost in the Hunt allows Kainhearse to temporarily grant the Beast Characteristic to other Apex models. This means that Scent of Blood will proc a lot more often. Even without the Beast synergy, Cheating for the Enrage Trigger is a great way to spend moderate Rams. The Custom Firearm is less valuable in Apex as most of the models have solid guns already, but its built-in Trigger, Paired Hunter (Ahool), provides unique utility. This Trigger allows Kainhearse to Place the Ahool into base contact with the target, resolving the Ahool’s Pack Sickness Ability and potentially putting out Adversary (Apex) en mass. Placing the Ahool into melee range of an enemy also gives Kainhearse a convenient Scent of Blood target. In Cadmus In Cadmus Kainhearse is exciting as they are another piece for the Cadmus gunline. Gaining Focused from a Nexus, One of Many, means that Kainhearse can do a lot of damage with their Custom Firearm. Since Kainhearse has We Are Legion, they easily fit in a Crew leaning heavily into We Are Legion. Evasive is particularly useful in this type of Crew as one of the biggest weaknesses to a swarm Cadmus We Are Legion build is Blasts. Ahool Simply being another Beast added to the Apex and Cadmus roster is enough by itself to make the Ahool noticeable, but the Ahool is a potent model in its own right. A model with Hard to Kill and Hunting Partner is very valuable to any Crew that wants to pair guns with melee threats. Combining that Hard to Kill with a Df 6 and a built in Drink Blood Trigger will keep the Ahool alive for longer than most enemies expect In Apex In Apex, like Kainhearse, the Ahool plays very well with Lord Cooper, Huntmaster. As another sturdy Beast it can help set up Scent of Blood chains for Lord Cooper or Kainhearse. While Drink Blood is still amazing on Tear Apart, in an Apex crew the Hold Down Trigger can generate a lot of shots, including those from the .950 Nitro Express Rifle. Outside of his Beast synergy, the speed from Withered Wings allows the Ahool to move around the board quickly, making him a nice By Your Side target for Ullr. Terrorize is also great for moving enemy models away from scoring zones, into Pit Trap Markers, or out of engagement with Lord Cooper. In Cadmus In Cadmus, Ahool is a wound sponge. While it doesn’t have We Are Legion to transfer Healing to other friendly models, his built in Tear Off a Bite means damage transferred to him can be recovered quickly. While Cadmus isn’t known for their guns as much as Apex, Hunting Partner still puts in work when paired with Spelleaters or Kainhearse. The Ahool is fantastic at Pulsing out Parasite Tokens when enemies group up. Both versions of Nexus are able to easily activate Pack Sickness. Nexus can use Exoskeletal Connection to Place the Ahool into the fray and Nexus, One of Many can use Will of the Many to tell the Ahool to Place itself with a Charge once the Ahool has turned on its Withered Wings Action. Using the Pair Kainhearse and Ahool are partners so playing them as a pair is definitely a solid choice. For those interested in the Prey Slain box, here’s a possible Cooper, Huntmaster list to maximize the number of Beasts on the board. The list focuses on Beasts and triggering Scent of Blood attacks. Additionally, it has a Vatagi Huntsman for card draw and possible extra hits with Set Up the Kill. Model 9 takes the place of the Rex to both get the most out of Lost in the Hunt and as a surprise for those who’ve grown to expect the Rex in Cooper, Huntmaster lists. Thrill of the Hunt (Explorer's Society) Size: 50 - Pool: 7 Leader: Lord Cooper, Huntmaster Hidden Agenda Totem(s): Runaway A Runaway B Runaway C Hires: Kainhearse Ahool Artemis Ullr Vatagi Huntsman Model 9 That’s all for this week Wyrdos! What schemes and strategies are you looking to use this parasitic pair for?

The Through the Breach 2nd Edition Core Rules has a bit in the "Wealth and Privilege" section (pg. 42) and Storm of Shadows (1e book that introduced the Ten Thunders) describes it a bit in the first story "The Final Word." Hope that helps

Hey Wyrdos! This week, we found Waldo rearranging his library. We aren’t sure how he managed to build an entire wing in the office without us knowing… the brand-new carved mahogany door should’ve been a clue, really. We did, however, notice something very interesting among the papers Waldo handed (threw at) us to dispose of for him. Just what kind of doctor has our little imp been moonlighting with? You can click on any page to get a closer look at the whole file. You can download the PDF here! That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Tell us who you think this curious trio might be in the comments!