Today, we delve deep into the fetid and formidable world of Nurgle teams, where the Father of Plagues reigns supreme. Join us as we explore their distinctive play-style, tactics, skill development, and the top Star Players to bolster your rot-infested roster as discussed on the Warhammer Community site.
Nurgle teams, with their putrid and persistent presence, embody a unique playstyle in Blood Bowl. While they may initially appear as bash teams, in reality, they excel at control. Their strength lies in exerting influence across the pitch, limiting ball movement, and closing down running lanes with their tenacious players. Nurgle teams thrive on grinding down opponents, favoring a steady advance over high-scoring games. Speed is not their forte; they relish shutting down an adversary’s offense methodically.
Tactical Insights
- Rotters: These are your linemen, your frontline defense. Rotters aim to hinder opponents, forcing them into risky dodges or committing to unfavorable blocks. With decent Armor Value and an affordable hiring cost, Rotters absorb the brunt of your opponent’s attacks.
- Pestigors: These agile warriors are the workhorses of Nurgle teams. With a Movement of 6 and Agility of 3+, they’re responsible for ball handling and pushing it toward the End Zone when opportunities arise.
- Bloaters: These burly players bring the muscle, forming a repulsive wall of stench and unappealing block targets. The Foul Appearance skill ensures that one in every six blocks against them fails, and Disturbing Presence imposes negative modifiers on passing and catching, making ball movement challenging in their vicinity.
- Rotspawn: These brutes serve as ultimate roadblocks with their Tentacles, capable of immobilizing multiple players. Opponents face the daunting task of overcoming their Foul Appearance to even attempt to break free.
Skill Development Strategies
- Rotters: Block and Dirty Player are valuable skills for Rotters. Dirty Player is especially fitting for a team of Nurgle worshippers, allowing you to excel at fouling your opponents.
- Pestigors: Pestigors are versatile, capable of serving as ball carriers, blitzers, or ball interceptors. Skills like Sure Hands, Extra Arms, Block, Mighty Blow, Claws, Wrestle, Tackle, and Strip Ball all suit various roles based on your strategy and league opponents.
- Bloaters: Block, Guard, and Stand Firm are top choices for Bloaters. Stand Firm ensures they maintain the right positioning for their Disturbing Presence.
- Rotspawn: Stand Firm is a solid initial choice for Rotspawn, ensuring the continued effectiveness of their Tentacles. Guard provides support to the team, enhancing your Bloaters’ resilience.
Top 5 Star Players
- Bilerot Vomitflesh: This formidable player adds strength to your roster and unleashes Projectile Vomit, a revolting threat that can incapacitate faster opponents from a distance.
- Withergrasp Doubledrool: A Nurgle superstar, Withergrasp excels at ball stealing, equipped with Tackle, Wrestle, and mutations that make him a formidable ball hawk.
- Lord Borak: A classic star, Lord Borak adds strength and brings a team re-roll, along with a healthy dose of nostalgia.
- Glart Smashrip: The gluttonous rat offers aggressive blitzing capabilities with Juggernaut, ideal for clearing determined blockers.
- Hakflem Skuttlespike: Hakflem introduces unprecedented speed to your Nurgle team, snatching the ball and racing towards the End Zone with the Treacherous special rule.
That concludes another edition of Touchline Tactics. Stay tuned for more sporting insights later in the year, as we continue to unravel the strategies and secrets of Blood Bowl’s diverse teams.
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