Malifaux Ten Thunders – Story of Suzaku
The Story of Suzaku is a powerful enforcer for the Ten Thunders faction, bringing fiery energy and tactical versatility to Oni and Red Library crews. Representing a blazing phoenix, Suzaku balances offense, resilience, and condition manipulation, making it a valuable asset in battle.
Assembly and Appearance
Suzaku is a 32mm scale plastic miniature that requires assembly and painting. Designed with flowing, flame-like details and a dynamic pose, the model captures the essence of a mythical firebird. Painters can bring out its intensity with bright, glowing effects or a more ethereal, mystical approach, making it a visually striking centerpiece in any Ten Thunders collection.
In-Game Role and Abilities
Suzaku excels in battlefield control, using fire-based abilities and movement effects to shape engagements.
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Flameborne and Flaming Body grant resilience by reducing incoming damage while punishing enemies that get too close.
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Wind Up Bird allows Suzaku to manage Flicker conditions on Oni models, extending their effectiveness and preventing them from vanishing too quickly.
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Well-Versed boosts its adaptability when included in a Red Library crew, improving its defensive and utility options.
Offensively, Suzaku’s Up We Go attack provides disruption by repositioning enemies, forcing them into unfavorable situations. Conflagration spreads burning effects across the battlefield, causing sustained damage and limiting enemy movement.
Strategic Considerations
Suzaku’s mix of offensive and support abilities makes it a flexible model that can fit into different Ten Thunders lists.
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Burning Synergy – Works well in crews that capitalize on the Burning condition, amplifying damage and battlefield control.
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Flicker Management – Helps Oni crews maintain their presence by mitigating the drawbacks of Flicker, keeping key models in play longer.
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Versatile Playstyle – Can engage as an aggressive attacker, a disruption piece, or a support model depending on the situation.
The Story of Suzaku adds a unique blend of fire-based offense and tactical control to Ten Thunders crews. Whether soaring into combat to disrupt enemy forces or maintaining key allies through condition management, Suzaku embodies the fiery strength and grace of a phoenix.
