Weighing in at 10 points, the Builder Stone Thrower boasts the longest range attack to date in A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game. Unlimited Range. Well, almost unlimited. If a unit is within long-range (12 inches) of the stone thrower, or a single model unit, they cannot be attacked. But if they do fit the criteria, they are in a world of hurt. The ranged attack rolls one die and hits on a 3+. A successful hit deals a devastating d6 auto wounds, plus an additional wound for each remaining rank in the targeted unit. While you do need a line of sight, the builder does ignore all intervening units and terrain.
Similar to the Scorpion Builder Crew, the Stone Thrower has six wounds, never makes Moral tests, can not charge, retreat, or gain condition tokens. Unlike the Scorpion, the Stone Thrower does have a modest melee attack of 3 dice hitting on a 4+. However, if your game comes down to the Stone Thrower’s melee attack, well, you’re probably better off surrendering Castle Black to the Free Folk!
This is a powerful unit, as it should be for 10 points. There is a balance to its attack and range, though, as canny opponents need only move within long-range of the Thrower to become untargetable. Furthermore, the Stone Thrower only gets one ranged attack per round, so although it can still be targeted by the combat tactics zone or cards like Ramsay’s Cruel Methods, it may not fire that round again, making the use of these free attacks not as beneficial. Careful placement of your Stone Thrower at an angle will help increase the maximum amount of table in its line of sight and, in a pinch, it can take a shift action to adjust positioning.
Priority Targets
Your primary targets will depend on your opponent’s list, but alpha striker or centerpiece units such as the Flayed Men make great targets. In the case of Flayed Men, their 2+ defense save makes them a tempting target due to their resilience against regular damage. Consider elements such as over-all cost per model, armor saves, objectives, and threat level when selecting targets.
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