The Iroquois were a powerful coalition of tribes in North America that were both fierce fighters and skilled negotiators. In Blood & Plunder, the Iroquois are one of the most aggressive and powerful native factions, excelling at woodland warfare and quick raids. As with all Native American in Blood & Plunder, this faction has a … Continue reading The Iroquois – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
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Golden Age Pirates – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Oh me hearties this has been a LONG time coming! After 2 years, a global pandemic, and the resulting logistical issues that ensued, Raise the Black! is finally here! With Blood and Plunder moving into the 18th Century, the Pirates finally have their own Nationality! Chief among the new factions under the Pirate Nationality is the … Continue reading Golden Age Pirates – Blood & Plunder Faction Review
Heyn’s Commissievaarders: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
An overview of Piet Heyn and his special faction in Blood & Plunder
David Nau in 200 Points
This simple force uses L'Olonnais in a 200 point force for land games. Nation: French Faction: Flibustiers Nau Commander: David Nau (Francois L'Olonnais) Points: 200 Theater: Land Source: No Peace Beyond the Line By Guy Rheuark David Nau in 200 Points This force uses the 37 point David Nau as a commander of four 8 … Continue reading David Nau in 200 Points
Le Crabe Résilient
My name is Andy and I played in my first Blood and Plunder tournament at Historicon in 2022. My French Buccaneer Fluyt list placed third in the Sea Tournament on Saturday of the convention. Nation: FrenchFaction: French BuccaneersCommander: Untested French BuccaneerPoints: 200 (198)Theater: SeaSource: Core B&P Rule BookBy Andy Hodges Le Crabe Résilient The strategy … Continue reading Le Crabe Résilient
Dutch Caribbean Militia – Historicon 2022
With this Dutch list, David Wolf placed in the top 3 at the Historicon 2022 Land Tournament. Nation: Dutch Commander: Experienced Dutch Militia Commander Points: 150 By David Wolf Dutch Caribbean Militia Tournament List Good Resolve, Inspiring on the Commander and the Grizzled Veteran's perks manage Fatigue. Solid ranger saves help the Boslopers get up … Continue reading Dutch Caribbean Militia – Historicon 2022
Spanish Tercios Tournament List from Easter Island Event
With this Spanish Tercio, list Fernando Arteaga won 3rd place at the Easter Island 2022 tournament. Spanish Tercios Tournament List Faction: Tercios Commander: Experienced Tercio Commander Points: 150 Theater: Land Source: No Peace Beyond the Line By Fernando Arteaga Force ConstructionSpanish Tercios 8 Trained Soldados with a Grizzled Veteran 8 Trained Hostigadores with a Standard … Continue reading Spanish Tercios Tournament List from Easter Island Event
Sharp Shooters
Faction: Brethren of the Coast Commander: Untested French Buccaneer Commander Points: 150 Theater: Land Source: NPBtL and The Buccaneer's Companion By Tyler Stone Sharp Shooters This 150pt list started with the idea of being able to proc Ruthless and Marksmen on a unit of Boucaniers. There are only 3 ways to do this: either a … Continue reading Sharp Shooters
Spanish Corsairs Historicon Sea Tournament
This list won the sea tournament at Historicon 2022. Faction: Spanish Corsairs Commander: Blas Miguel Points: 200 By Fernando Arteaga Spanish Corsairs Historicon Sea Tournament The ForceFirst Piragua: First Unit: Miguel De Blas, 11 Marineros without pistols (one musician in it). Stinkpots. They were manning the four swivels. Second Unit: 6 Marineros without pistols starting … Continue reading Spanish Corsairs Historicon Sea Tournament
Wabanaki Lighting Raiders
This is the Force I played and won with in the Historicon 2022 land tournament. It moves fast (especially on the first turn), hits hard, and has lots of Fortune. Wabanaki Lightning Raiders Faction: Wabanaki (FotF) Commander: Modockawando Points: 150 Theater: Land By Joseph Forster Faction RulesThe Wabanaki from Fire on the Frontier get the … Continue reading Wabanaki Lighting Raiders
14 Spiritual Leader Proxy Minis for Blood & Plunder
By Joseph Forster Using Spiritual Leader Characters in Blood & Plunder are one of my favorite unit options and I've become increasingly obsessed with collecting appropriate models for the various forces I regularly play. The obsession has become all-consuming so I figure if I make a blog post about them, that will get it out … Continue reading 14 Spiritual Leader Proxy Minis for Blood & Plunder
Strategies and Tactics in Blood & Plunder: Fortune Points
The more I play Blood & Plunder, the more I enjoy the Fortune mechanic in the game. Wargames have to have some element of randomness and chance or they become an exercise in math. Relying on dice and cards drawn from a deck, Blood and Plunder has plenty of non-predictable elements. Chance, Fate, Providence, or … Continue reading Strategies and Tactics in Blood & Plunder: Fortune Points
Faction Overview – Brethren of the Coast
By Dan Carlson Ahoy there mateys! The Boyar of the Brethren had noticed that despite the absolute treasure trove of articles we have available, we don’t currently have one on the original Pirates of the Caribbean! So today we are going to remedy that! Grab your cutlass, eye patch, hat, and get ready to take … Continue reading Faction Overview – Brethren of the Coast
Faction Overview – Morgan’s Buccaneers
By Joseph Forster Legendary Commanders each get their own custom faction in Blood & Plunder and these factions, while being less flexible than many of the more generic factions, offer some of the most interesting and (often) powerful force rules in the game. In this post we will look at the Morgan's Buccaneer's faction which … Continue reading Faction Overview – Morgan’s Buccaneers
Dutch Navy: Blood & Plunder Faction Review
By Dan Carlson Ahoy there everybody! Cap’n Dan is here to go over the Dutch Navy and everything you need to know about playing them! Reasons for Playing the Dutch Navy: Being able to take Heavily Built on all the ships in your Force. Your main sailors are more well rounded than other Nationalities’ equivalents. Because … Continue reading Dutch Navy: Blood & Plunder Faction Review