Dwelling amongst the jagged peaks of the Mountains of Kyrien, the Minions were recruited into the ranks of Utgar's vast hordes long before the first wellsprings were discovered. This warrior society holds the strength of arms and the might of steel above all virtues. Fearless and blind with rage, the Minions take their battle-hardened cruelty to the enemies of their lord Utgar. Swooping in with axes raised high, they take aim with such force that they do twice the damage of a normal warrior.[1]
Stats[]
- Life: 1
- Move: 4
- Range: 1
- Attack: 2
- Defense: 6
- Points: 110
- Figures Per Squad: 3
Abilities[]
- Utgar's Orders:
Instead of taking a turn with the Minions of Utgar, you may take a turn with any Kyrie Warrior you control who follows Utgar. - Deadly Strike:
When attacking with Minions of Utgar all skulls rolled count for one additional hit. (ie: 2 skulls rolled inflicts 4 wounds) - Flying:
When counting spaces for Minion of Utgar's movement, ignore elevations. Minions of Utgar may fly over water without stopping, pass over figures without becoming engaged, and fly over obstacles such as ruins. When Minions of Utgar starts to fly, if he is engaged he will take any leaving engagement attacks.
Synergy[]
- Utgar's Orders:
Kyrie Warriors aligned with Utgar:
Runa
Taelord the Kyrie Warrior - Khosumet the Darklord: Relentless Assault
Having a "Relentless" personality, Minions of Utgar may benefit from Khosumet the Darklord’s Relentless Assault ability. - Atlaga the Kyrie Warrior: Kyrie Leadership
Being Kyrie, Minions of Utgar receive one addition movement from Atlaga's Kyrie Leadership ability.
History[]
The Minions of Utgar in action in Heroscape Comic Issue #3.
Long before the Rise of the Valkyrie, the Minions of Utgar came under his sway, and have been his loyal followers ever since.
At some point early in the war, all attempts at collaboration between Einar and Utgar would come to an end when a Minion of Utgar wounded Empress Kiova. Einar sent the Ninjas of the Northern Wind to track down the offender in the Kyrien Mountains and dispense justice.[2]
During the war, several Minions of Utgar would be found in one of Utgar's fortresses, making preparations for battle as Kee-Mo-Shi contemplated Utgar's mysterious new recruit. They proceeded to fight the Tarn Viking Warriors, Airborne Elite, Thorgrim the Viking Champion, and Sgt. Drake, who were attempting to rescue Raelin.[3]
They would be present at the battle of Stechevan, a major clash between Jandar and Utgar's forces. Sgt. Drake before the battle could picture "the grin worn by the Minions of Utgar as they lick at their teeth in anticipation of the coming slaughter". They would be deceived by a false attack from Finn and Thorgrim, and lured away into an ambush by Saylind, Jotun, Ullar's viper army and Sir Dupuis and the Templar Cavalry. Meanwhile, Sgt. Drake Alexander and Shotun Sullivan were sneaking into Utgar's base to try and confront Utgar himself, who was rumored to be there.[4]
Additional Info[]
Taelord bears a strong resemblance to the Minions, and so it may be possible that he is from their tribe. However, their wings are red, and his are a dark grey.
FAQ's[]
- Deadly Strike
How does Deadly Strike work? Are the skulls doubled before, or after shields are counted?
Deadly Strike doubles the skulls before the shields are counted. For example, a Minion who is on height rolls 3 dice, 2 skulls and one blank. The Figure below him rolls 3 dice, but only one shield. Your skulls are doubled to 4 hits. When you subtract the 1 shield, the defender takes 3 total hits. (Hasbro FAQ)[5]
Resources[]
For further reading and strategy tips, check out the Book of Minions of Utgar on Heroscapers.com.
