Northstar - Ronin Koryu Buntai
About the Set:
The Northstar Ronin Koryu Buntai represents a specialized group of martial artists and swordsmen in feudal Japan, designed for the skirmish wargame Ronin. This set of 28mm metal miniatures brings a unique, close-combat-focused Buntai, showcasing the skills of Koryu practitioners—fighters trained in traditional Japanese martial arts and swordsmanship. Ideal for players interested in building a unique force with agility and precision, the Koryu Buntai features highly detailed fighters, each embodying the disciplined yet deadly art of Koryu combat.
Equipped with katana, short swords, and other traditional melee weapons, the figures in this set are posed in dynamic, combat-ready stances. The Koryu Buntai’s focus on close-quarters fighting and traditional martial skills makes them perfect for duels, ambushes, and quick strikes, bringing a distinctive and tactical approach to Ronin skirmishes.
About the Game:
In Ronin, each Buntai offers a different playstyle, allowing players to craft strategies based on their team’s strengths. The Koryu Buntai excels in fast, precise melee engagements, making them ideal for missions that require agility and skillful close combat. As masters of the sword and hand-to-hand techniques, these warriors add a new level of intensity to Ronin, allowing players to explore strategies rooted in stealth, precision, and powerful, disciplined attacks.
Key Features:
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Detailed, Combat-Ready Miniatures: Each figure is crafted to represent the swift, disciplined nature of Koryu practitioners, with dynamic poses that highlight their mastery in martial arts.
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Close-Combat Weaponry and Skills: Figures are equipped with traditional melee weapons like katana and short swords, designed for intense, close-range engagements.
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Unique Tactical Playstyle: The Koryu Buntai’s specialized skills allow players to focus on stealthy and agile tactics, distinguishing them from heavier, more armor-reliant Buntai.
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Compatible with Other Ronin Sets: This Buntai adds variety to Ronin gameplay, offering a different approach when paired with or against other Buntai.
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High-Quality Metal Casting by Northstar: Known for their precise detail, Northstar ensures that each miniature is of high craftsmanship, ideal for both gameplay and display.
Why Choose Northstar Ronin Koryu Buntai?
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Embody the Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: Perfect for players and collectors interested in the skill, discipline, and finesse of traditional Japanese martial arts.
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Enhance Your Ronin Collection with a Unique Force: The Koryu Buntai’s fast, agile approach offers a unique alternative to more conventional forces, bringing new strategies to Ronin skirmishes.
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Great for Painting and Display: With intricate poses and authentic weaponry, these miniatures make a rewarding project for painters who enjoy historical detail.
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Add Variety to Feudal Japanese Wargames: The Koryu Buntai fits well in Ronin scenarios where fast-paced melee and tactical maneuvers are key, bringing diversity to your forces.
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Perfect for Scenario-Based Play: Ideal for missions involving ambushes, duels, or targeted strikes, allowing players to create immersive, narrative-driven battles.
The Northstar Ronin Koryu Buntai is a must-have for Ronin enthusiasts and collectors who want to explore the disciplined, close-combat expertise of Koryu practitioners. With beautiful detailing and a focus on melee precision, this Buntai adds depth and diversity to Ronin, ideal for players looking to experience the thrill of martial prowess in feudal Japan.
The Koryu Buntai box set gives you the perfect starter army to begin playing Ronin.
Contains:
5x Initiates with katana
2x Senior students with katana
1x Senior student with nodachi
1x Sensei with katana & wakizashi
Miniatures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.
Ronin is copyright Osprey Publishing 2013.
