These highlanders are among the most fierce and loyal warriors that any leader could hope to have. They will do anything to protect their chosen Hero, and their tenacity is infectious. Leaders always gain confidence while the MacDirk Clan is fighting in their Army.
These clansmen scream and yell as they charge in to battle with an odd assortment of weaponry. Their battle cry can be heard for miles as it echoes through the highlands. This often confuses the enemy as to where the MacDirk¹s will show up next.
"MacDirk! MacDirk! For Clan and Highlands!"[1]
Stats[]
- Life: 1
- Move: 5
- Range: 1
- Attack: 2
- Defense: 2
- Point Value: 80
- Figures Per Squad: 4
Abilities[]
- Highland Fury:
At the start of the game, choose a Human Champion you control. While that champion is in play, MacDirk Warriors roll one additional attack die for each wound marker on the chosen hero. There can be only one Chosen Human Champion for all the MacDirk Warriors you control. MacDirk Warriors cannot attack their Chosen Human Champion.
- Human Champion Bonding:
Before taking a turn with the MacDirk Warriors, you may first take a turn with any Human Champion you control.
Synergy[]
- Human Champion Bonding/Highland Fury:
Human Champions
Alastair MacDirk
Eldgrim the Viking Champion
Finn the Viking Champion
Sir Denrick
Sir Gilbert
Sir Hawthorne
Thorgrim the Viking Champion
- Sir Gilbert: Jandar’s Dispatch
As a Squad that follows Jandar, the MacDirk Warriors may benefit from Sir Gilbert's Jandar’s Dispatch ability.
History[]
At some point after fighting in the Scottish Highlands, the MacDirk Warriors were summoned alongside Alastair MacDirk from Earth to Valhalla by Jandar.
At some point, a group of MacDirk Warriors, one of whom was named Liam, clashed with some Heavy Gruts.[2]
They would be a part of Jandar's northern army under Sgt. Drake Alexander, and some would be present at the battle of Stechevan, during which Utgar's forces tried to break through Jandar's defensive line into Nastralund. While Sgt. Drake was on a stealth mission in Utgar's camp, he came across a MacDirk Warrior who had been left dead in an unnatural position and was pale as if drained of all his blood - a fate which he likely met at the hands of vampire lord Cyprien Esenwein, who then staged a duel with Drake.[3]
Additional Info[]
Alistair MacDirk may be inspired by historical figure William Wallace (notably Mel Gibson's adaptation in Braveheart), and by extent the rest of the MacDirk clan.
FAQ's[]
- HUMAN CHAMPION BONDING: How Many Human Champions
How does Human Champion Bonding work? Can I take a turn with all the Human Champions I control first?
No, you can take a free turn (move & attack) with any one Human Champion you control before taking a turn with the Macdirk Warriors. (Hasbro FAQ)[4]
Resources[]
For further reading and strategy tips, check out the Book of MacDirk Warriors at Heroscapers.com.
