Star Wars Miniatures: Legacy of the Force Set Previews

The Legacy of the Force expansion set for the [kwlink]Star Wars Miniatures[/kwlink] game of strategy battles is taking a break from the [kwlink]movies[/kwlink]. It's doing what the next [kwlink]LEGO Star Wars[/kwlink] game needs to - opening up the huge stacks of Star Wars comic books and novels and bringing a bunch of the coolest characters from them to life!

Star Wars Miniatures: Legacy of the Force Preview

SWM: Nomi Sunrider

Figure: Nomi Sunrider
Faction: Old Republic
Cost: 41
Hit Points: 100
Defense: 19
Attack: +12
Damage: 20
Set #: 01/60
Rarity: Super Rare

Special Abilities:

Unique

Melee Attack

Double Attack

Mettle - If this character spends 1 Force poitn to reroll, add +4 to the result.

Force Powers:

Force 2

Force Renewal 1

Battle Meditation - Force 2, replaces attacks: For the rest of the skirmish this character gains the following commander effect: Allies who combine fire grant an additional +2 Attack, and enemy characters cannot combine fire.

Lightsaber Block - Force 1: When hit by a melee attack, this character takes no damage with a save of 11.

Lightsaber Deflect - Force 1: When hit by a nonmelee attack, this character takes no damage with a save of 11.

Sever Force - Force 3, replaces turn: Target adjacent character cannot spend Foce points for the rest of the skirmish.

Commander Effect:

Allied characters gain Mettle.

Nomi Sunrider Strategy Tips

Nomi is a fistfull of "Nuh-uh, talk to the hand." just waiting to happen. From messing with any squad that tries to combine fire to the ultimate Force shutdown, she can turn [kwlink]Yoda of Dagobah[/kwlink] into [kwlink]Kermit the Frog[/kwlink] in about six seconds with Force Sever. Yikes! It's hard to use, but no save makes it scary!

Good Guessers!

The incredibly speedy Mr. King was on the ball again, guessing this week's previews. In the spirit of not hogging the spotlight - Kazu was hot on his heels and just as correct.

Star Wars Miniatures: Legacy of the Force Preview

SWM: General Dodonna

Figure: General Dodonna
Faction: Rebel
Cost: 9
Hit Points: 30
Defense: 13
Attack: +3
Damage: 10
Set #: 14/60
Rarity: Rare

Special Abilities:

Unique

Affinity - This character may be in a New Republic squad.

Commander Effect:

You can choose to activate only one character in each phase. (This includes Droid and Savage characters.)

General Dodonna Strategy Tips

This old guy lets you slowly activate your warriors, forcing your opponent to move all theirs way before you're done. If you have lots of figs with Opportunist, like the Twin Attacking Rodian Scoundrel, or a horde of Chadra-Fan Pickpockets, both from [kwlink]Alliance & Empire[/kwlink], you'll be able to do a lot of damage. Other than that General "Jan" Dodonna is a total wuss. Keep him as safe as possible and make sure everybody stays off his lawn.

SWM: Yuuzhan Vong Elite Warrior

Figure: Yuuzhan Vong Elite Warrior
Faction: Yuuzhan Vong
Cost: 14
Hit Points: 50
Defense: 15
Attack: +7
Damage: 10
Set #: 57/60
Rarity: Uncommon

Special Abilities:

Force Immunity Enemies cannot affect this character with Force powers, or spend Force points to reroll attacks against this character or to respond to this character's attacks and abilities.

Melee Attack

Thud Bug - Replaces attacks: Range 6; 10 damage, living target is considered activated this round; save 11 negates. Huge and larger characters ignore the nondamaging effect.

Twin Attack - Whenever this character attacks, he makes one extra attack against the same target.

Vonduun Crab Armor 11 - When this character takes damage, he can reduce the damage dealt by 10 with a save of 11.

Yuuzhan Vong Elite Warrior Strategy Tips

Even though they can't do much damage, these guys are super annoying to battle. Against big opponents, a shot or two with a Thud Bug and even Darth Bane will spend his turn going "P'durrr..." rather than beating the snot out of your warriors. Against smaller opponents, the crab armor helps keep these warriors alive as they run up and hit them with sticks. They aren't the greatest warriors in the universe, but with some strategy they can be very effective - especially if your opponent is using the Force! Just watch out for [kwlink]AT-STs[/kwlink] and anything with Damage Reduction...

Star Wars Miniatures: Legacy of the Force Preview

SWM: Darth Nihl

Figure: Nihl
Faction: Sith
Cost: 42
Hit Points: 120
Defense: 20
Attack: +12
Damage: 20
Set #: 6/60
Rarity: Super Rare

Special Abilities:

Unique

Melee Attack

Double Attack

Flurry Attack - When this character scores a critical hit, he can make 1 immediate extra attack.

Melee Reach 2 - When attacking, this character treats enemies up to 2 squares away as adjacent.

Force Powers:

Force 4

Force Lightning 1 - Force 1, replaces attacks: range 6; 20 damage.

Lightsaber Deflect - Force 1: When hit by a nonmelee attack, this character takes no damage with a save of 11.

Commander Effect:

Each follower within 6 squares gains Flurry Attack.

Darth Nihl Strategy Tips

Mr. King guessed right with the "Raise your other hand." clue - Darth Nihl is Darth Krayt's other hand. He spends his time battling with a weird lightsaber cane, kicking [kwlink]puppies[/kwlink] and having arms lopped off - first he chopped of Wolf Sazen's, then he had one of his own hacked off! With his commander effect he's great at leading minions into battle, giving them a boost while attacking from behind them. His commander effect also combines well with... well you'll see.

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SWM: Jagged Fel

Figure: Jagged Fel
Faction: Imperial
Cost: 10
Hit Points: 60
Defense: 17
Attack: +8
Damage: 10
Set #: 24/60
Rarity: Rare

Special Abilities:

Unique

Pilot

Affinity - This character may be in a New Republic squad.

Gregarious - +4 Attack if an ally is within 6 squares.

Commander Effect:

Pilot followers gain Gregarious.

Star Wars Miniatures: Legacy of the Force Preview

SWM: Darth Talon

Figure: Darth Talon
Faction: Sith
Cost: 56
Hit Points: 110
Defense: 20
Attack: +11
Damage: 20
Set #: 7/60
Rarity: Super Rare

Special Abilities:

Unique

Loner - +4 Attack if no allies are within six squares.

Melee Attack

Mobile Attack - Can move both before and after attacking.

Stealth - If this character has cover, she does not count as the nearest enemy for an attacker farther than six squares when choosing targets.

Twin Attack - Whenever this character attacks, she makes one extra attack against the same target.

Force Powers:

Force 1.

Force Renewal 1.

Force Bubble - Force 1: When this character takes damage, reduce the damage dealt by 20.

Force Lightning - Force 1: Replaces attacks, range 6, 20 damage.

Darth Talon Strategy Tips

This deadly Twi'lek sith lord worked as Darth Krayt's right hand, sneaking around the galaxy and doing his dirty work. In the minis game she's great for sneaking around in cover, only to pop out and stick her [kwlink]lightsaber[/kwlink] up someone's nose - twice! Get her to scoot around one side of the battlefield while the rest of your squad goes the other way, then keep her alive with Force Bubble and have her clobber your opponent's warriors from behind. If you can manage it without losing her Loner bonus, team her up with [kwlink]Dannik Jerriko[/kwlink] to give your opponent a real headache!

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