Jim: It’s good to see the Amazons making their comeback, Bob.
Bob: They’re a bit too flashy for my liking, Jim. But at least they’re not Elves!
Jim: Very true, Bob – watching an Amazon team is far more… ribbeting!
With the Amazon team available to pre-order from Saturday, we thought we’d discover how these teams of tribal warrior women go about playing their own brand of Nuffle’s great game. It’s time to venture into the depths of the jungle with Jay Clare, one of the rules writers for Blood Bowl
Amazons have long been a fan favourite in Blood Bowl – acrobatic athletes honed by their jungle home, who can compete against the very best teams in the game. Their exceptional blend of agility, tactical prowess, and penchant for violence means they are ideally suited for success on the gridiron!
All Amazons possess a great deal of agility – after all, those that can’t escape the jaws of a Carnosaur won’t make it to the pitch anyway! As a result, all Amazon players have the Dodge skill as standard, which is ideal for getting them out of sticky situations.
The team includes a wide variety of positionals, each taking their inspiration from a different jungle creature.
Eagle Warrior Linewomen
Eagle Warriors are the backbone of every Amazon team. Their lack of armour is more than made up for with a solid Agility 3+ and the Dodge skill, so these ladies can nimbly make their way around the pitch. At only 50,000 gold pieces, Amazon coaches can afford to field plenty of Linewomen in their team, and save cash for the rest of their positionals.
Piranha Warrior Blitzers
Piranha Warriors act as a Blitzer/Runner hybrid, swiftly striking at an opposition player before darting off again as quickly as a running river. With a MA7, Piranha Warriors are the fastest players on an Amazon team – while Jump Up, and the new unique Hit and Run, mean they’re slippery customers!
0-2 Python Warrior Throwers
Having spent their time observing how the various jungle snakes hunt, Python Warriors have learned a great deal of patience. This makes these Amazons the ideal Throwers, waiting cold-bloodedly in the backfield for the perfect opportunity to deliver a precision pass into the waiting arms of a team-mate. Python Warriors move the ball around quickly, with a PA3+ and a selection of skills such as On the Ball.
Jaguar Warrior Blockers
The biggest and burliest women on an Amazon team train to become Jaguar Warriors. Stronger and tougher than their teammates, Jaguar Warriors make it their mission to protect allies with their Defensive skill. This doesn’t make them any less agile – they still possess the trademark Amazon AG3+ and Dodge.
Amazons are a quick, agile team who can hold their own when the scrapping starts. Though they may be relatively fragile when they do get knocked down (all that Agility comes at the cost of some Armour), doing so is easier said than done – they will often be able to dodge out of trouble! Amazon teams are for coaches who enjoy a fast-paced and fluid playstyle. Just remember to be careful with your players – it’s a jungle out there!
Thanks, Jay! The Amazon team will be available to pre-order From Saturday, along with their fellow Lustrian Superleague star players Boa Kon'ssstriktr, Estelle La Veneaux, and Glotl Stop – all also available for Lizardmen teams. In the meantime, check out our step-by-step painting guide for the Kara Temple Harpies.
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