Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord
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Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord |
Prime This model is available in one Prime Army, Soldiers of Fortune. It can also be used in the Unlimited game mode. You can view the other Mk3 models that made it into a Legacy Army at this page. Note that the rest of this page is about the model's Mark III rules. |
They call him the Piper of Sorrows, and the tunes he ushers forth from his pipes have the force of compulsion in their lilting melodies. To hear him is to forfeit reason and embrace despair, for it is said his playing can leave a brave man weeping in the street, fill his mind with a nightmare's dread, or even stop his heart dead.
Basic Info
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Mercenary - This model will work for Cygnar, Crucible Guard, or Protectorate.
Abilities
- Piper - This model can use one of the following tunes at any time durings its activation. A friendly model/unit can be affected by only one tune each turn.
- Dirge of Mists - Target friendly warrior model/unit within 5". Affected models gain concealment. Models are not affected while out of formation. Dirge of Mists lasts for one round.
- Heroic Call - RNG 5. Target friendly warrior warrior model/unit. If the model/unit is in range, it gains Tough. Models are not affected while out of formation. Heroic Call lasts for one round.
- March - RNG 5. Target friendly warrior model/unit. If the model/unit is in range, it gains Pathfinder for one turn.
Weapons
Sword | ||||||||||||||
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RNG | POW | P+S | |||||||||||
0.5 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Theme Forces
- Mercenary
- Soldiers of Fortune. This model gains Mark Target in this theme.
- The Irregulars
- Other Factions
- Infernal players can use this model in the Hearts of Darkness theme, but only if Crosse2 is leading the army.
- Furthermore, Mercenary models can be hired by other Factions. Normally those Factions' themes will have a limit on how many models they can hire. Refer to #Other Theme Forces, below.
Thoughts on Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord
Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord in a nutshell
Rhupert is a support solo for infantry units; handing out Tough, Pathfinder, or Concealment. Because Piper is not an action you can throw him into melee too... but you are not likely to get him back with his so-so defensive stats.
There isn’t much nuisance or depth to his kit, you will likely know what you need at the start of your turn and on who - if terrain isn’t in your way grant Tough to the largest tar pit unit you can find Sword Knights, Steelheads, Rocketmen and Holy Zealots all make good targets in there respected factions. If you have models with Prowl you need to deliver, give them concealment so they get stealth and if terrain is in the way pathfinder is always handy to have on hand.
If he has any major problems it’s typically that more dedicated support solos are available in faction.
Combos & Synergies
He's used extensively over three factions, which means there are way too many individual combos to list. In general, though:
- Models with Prowl get real advantage from Dirge of Mists.
- Models that can't be knocked down can keep on benefiting from Tough time after time.
- If your army lacks pathfinder, and expect an enemy with many rough-terrain capable shots or spells, this guy can help you out.
Drawbacks & Downsides
- He embodies the opportunity cost of taking a model only for support.
- In a Cygnar force it is a 4 pts upgrade to get Throne, Rhupert's combat version. It's rare that you won't spend the points to get him instead of you piper.
- His abilities only affect warrior models/units.
- Lacks protection from ranged attacks and is easily sniped.
Tricks & Tips
- Piper is not an action - He can therefore use his tunes at any point during his activation. As a result he can do these before running or addition to attacking (if things are getting desperate).
Other
Trivia
- Released in Warmachine: Escalation (2004)
- Received a limited edition, alternate version through the MiniCrate subscription - "The Plaid Piper of Ord."
- She's a
Scottish, erm, Ordic lass with a kilt, tam o shanter and bag pipes. - She even has a Pyg in tow to carry her sword.
- She's a
Other Theme Forces
Cygnar (Edit)
Protectorate of Menoth (Edit)
Crucible Guard (Edit)
Other Mercenary models
Rules Clarifications
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Rules Clarification : Piper (Edit)
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Rules Clarification : Dirge of Mists - None yet. (Edit)
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Rules Clarification : Heroic Call (Edit) |
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Rules Clarification : March (Edit)
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- Mercenary
- Character
- Ordic
- Solo
- Model
- Does have Mk4 rules
- Cygnar Mercenary
- Crucible Guard Mercenary
- Protectorate of Menoth Mercenary
- Piper
- Dirge of Mists
- Heroic Call
- March
- Soldiers of Fortune
- The Irregulars
- Hearts of Darkness
- Limited Edition Sculpt
- Gravediggers
- Heavy Metal
- Sons of the Tempest
- Storm Division
- The Creator's Might
- Exemplar Interdiction
- The Faithful Masses
- Guardians of the Temple
- Magnum Opus