Armed with advanced technology and driven by a belief that only the strong survive, Apocalypse emerges from his rejuvenation chamber, ready to search the world for greater power.
With each awakening, his quest for dominance intensifies. On one such awakening, Apocalypse discovered a Celestial ship—a treasure trove of alien technology that would augment his already formidable mutant ability to manipulate his body at an atomic level. This newfound power enables him to transform mutants into his loyal lieutenants, the Horsemen of Apocalypse, who assist him in culling the weak and imposing his brutal philosophy of survival.
The Biomorphic Arsenal: Weapons of Destruction
Apocalypse doesn’t just rely on technology; he forms weapons directly from his body to exploit the weaknesses of his enemies. This Biomorphic Arsenal attack is just one part of his devastating strategy. With the Cower Before Me trigger, Apocalypse’s condition-focused gameplan comes into play, making him a force to be reckoned with. His ability, You Will Be Remade Through Me, allows him to manipulate the conditions affecting his squad, replacing duplicates with new conditions, while En Sabah Nur’s Judgment adds 2 dice for each special condition, serving as a powerful finisher against any enemy character burdened with multiple conditions.
What Doesn’t Kill Him Makes Him Stronger
Apocalypse’s philosophy is simple: what doesn’t kill him only makes him stronger. His ability, Only the Strong Remain, allows him to heal from feeble attempts to harm him, and even an attack that deals only 1 damage leaves him better off, especially if it inflicts a condition he’s immune to. His resilience becomes extreme on his injured side, where he gains immunity to all special conditions, making him nearly unstoppable.
Harnessing the Power of Celestial Technology
Apocalypse doesn’t just fight—he augments the power of his squad with advanced technology. His Celestial Technology ability offers long-range placement for his allies, potentially reshaping the entire battle. But it’s his leadership, Apocalypse’s Horsemen, that truly embodies his ability to amplify his team’s power. When he gains the Master of the Horsemen leadership, he unlocks a whole new level of power, accessing a toolbox of active superpowers from the Horsemen cards assigned to the game. This leadership also allows Apocalypse and his Horsemen to reroll and gain extra power by spending Evolution tokens, further empowering his squad.
The Horsemen: War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death
Each character in the Servants of the Apocalypse roster is eligible to be assigned one of two different Horsemen Cards when the leadership is chosen. For instance, Wolverine can be given either the Death or War Horsemen Cards. If Wolverine is assigned War, he gains the Fury and Horseman of War superpowers, and Apocalypse, as Master of the Horsemen, can also use the Fury superpower once per turn. Each Horseman card is designed for different battle strategies—War is built for brawling, Famine for denying fights, Pestilence for spreading conditions, and Death for delivering the final blow. The key to success is creating situations where each Horseman can thrive.
Building and Mastering a Servants of the Apocalypse Roster
Building a Servants of the Apocalypse–focused roster adds an extra layer of complexity, rewarding players who take the time to deeply understand the affiliation. Beyond the usual considerations of squad building, an Apocalypse player must carefully choose which Horsemen Cards to use and which characters should be assigned those cards. Mastery of this roster requires practice, strategy, and a deep familiarity with the nuances of each Horseman’s abilities.
A Hobbyist’s Dream: Transformations and Paint Schemes
Servants of the Apocalypse offers not just a gameplay experience but a fantastic hobby opportunity. The transformation of characters into Horsemen is a great inspiration for customization, as seen in the dramatic change between Angel and Archangel. The metal wings of Archangel and the visions for Wolverine and Gambit on the Death Horsemen card offer ideas for creative transformations. A unique paint scheme inspired by the Horsemen’s transformations can make your Servants of the Apocalypse roster stand out on the table.
The Ultimate Encounter: Rejuvenation Chamber
In addition to the standard gameplay, Apocalypse offers a thrilling Ultimate Encounter in the Rejuvenation Chamber. Here, crisis teams must sabotage Apocalypse’s Rejuvenation Chamber before he fully awakens, while his Horsemen defend the Celestial technology, accelerating his evolution. Upon awakening, Apocalypse uses one of four different cards based on his strength at the time. Unlike the standard game, the Ultimate Encounter removes affiliation restrictions, allowing players to create the Horsemen of their dreams. This encounter can be further enhanced by using terrain from CP185, Dark Future Terrain Pack, and CP110, Shrine to En Sabah Nur, immersing players in a setting inspired by Apocalypse.
Prepare for the Arrival of Apocalypse
The world of Marvel: Crisis Protocol is about to be shaken by the arrival of Apocalypse. Prepare for his conquest and pre-order these new packs, which promise to bring a whole new level of power and strategy to your games. Get ready to embrace the philosophy of survival and lead your Horsemen to victory!