Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring might of the Jabari Tribe as we spotlight Wakanda’s formidable warrior, M’Baku, in today’s article.
While Wakanda is predominantly known for its relationship with the Black Panther, M’Baku personifies the heart and soul of the distinct Wakandan tribe—the Jabari—who are devout followers of the White Gorilla.
Born and bred in Wakanda, M’Baku is a native member of the Jabari Tribe. The Jabari, in contrast to the prevalent Panther worshipping tribes, revere the White Gorilla. The tribe shares a collective vision of a strong, resilient Wakanda, yet its views on the country’s current status significantly diverge. Being staunch traditionalists, the Jabari strive for a life deeply connected with their heritage, preferring to distance themselves from advanced technology and the utilization of Vibranium.
As M’Baku springs to life in the Marvel: Crisis Protocol, he personifies a warrior at the zenith of his abilities, adding a fresh Leadership dimension to the affiliation. His formidable presence resonates in every situation and is reflected on the game’s tabletop as a Size 3 character with a remarkable 4 Physical and 4 Mystic defense. Despite a 2 Energy defense, his 7 Stamina on the Healthy side and 6 Stamina on the Injured side make him a challenging adversary to remove from the game.
M’Baku adopts a straightforward approach to combat, wielding a Knobkerrie with adeptness. The Knobkerrie, despite its deceptive Range 3, seems plausible considering M’Baku’s towering stature. His Strength 5 Physical attack yields power equivalent to the inflicted damage, while his extensive training optimizes body mechanics in combat. A Critical roll during an attack enables him to Push the target Away Short, and if he also rolls a Wild, he can Advance Toward them Short to set up the next bout of inflicted damage.
In close-quarters combat, M’Baku capitalizes on his accumulated power, expending 4 units to unleash the “Wrath of the Jabari.” This Range 2 attack delivers a powerful Strength 8 hit, allowing him to throw Size 4 or smaller characters Medium in any direction before dealing damage. When he rolls a Wild and Hit, M’Baku descends on his foes like an Avalanche, advancing Short to launch a Knobkerrie attack against another enemy character.
“Blessed by Ghekre” marks the advent of a new Leadership to the Wakanda affiliation. This Leadership enables an allied character contesting an objective token to resist being Pushed or Placed once per turn, provided they roll a Critical, Wild or Shield when impacted by an enemy effect.
Their divine blessing not only provides resolute defense when safeguarding treasured objectives but also sways the tide of battle in their favor. Once per turn, they can modify a single die result in their attack roll to a hit when they’ve rolled one or more Wilds.
M’Baku’s initial superpower, “Strength of the White Gorilla,” costs 2 power to activate and demonstrates his divine strength by enabling him to throw an interactive terrain feature of Size 3 or less Medium—a feat unattainable for most humans.
As the Jabari Chieftain, M’Baku exhibits resilience against Pushing effects from enemy characters’ physical or energy attacks unless the enemy character is Size 4 or more. It would take a being of extraordinary size and strength to displace this indomitable warrior.
His superpower, “Solid Frame,” illustrates that his muscular physique serves a dual purpose—it inflicts damage and provides a defense against character collisions. He suffers no damage from these collisions as the adversaries merely bounce off his chest.
To conclude, the inherent superpower of “Immunity[Stun]” stays true to the theme echoed throughout his character card. M’Baku is not only an immovable force but requires more than a mere special condition to contain his escalating power.
This formidable warrior brings a thrilling new dynamic to Marvel: Crisis Protocol. Gear up to safeguard Wakanda against both internal and external threats with the unmatched might of M’Baku!