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Judging from what I have seen of it, the Wraithlord seems extremely agile for its size (Which is perhaps understandable, given that it is of Eldar origin) but just how agile is it? Can it run? Sprint? Climb? Leap? Crawl? Dodge?

Its Initiative 4, so we can assume its about as fast as a Space Marine. Which for its size, is pretty darn fast! I would say he could run/sprint very fast due to long legs and could leap high, but things that require good coordination such as climbing/dodging might be harder for him to do due to him not seeing the world as clear as we do. If he had a psyker near him then he would be able to do these things, but without him minuet changes such as some gun shots coming at him might not register in the 'spirit' world which they see.

He is probably pretty fast and reasonably flexible, considering his big brother is a jump infantry.

Wraith don't see the world in terms we see it. This can be distracting (used to be not anymore). This doesn't mean that they don't see it "as well" just that the swirly lights that are souls used to be distracting.

 ansacs wrote:
He is probably pretty fast and reasonably flexible, considering his big brother is a jump infantry.

I choose to interpret the 'Jump Infantry' status of the Knight as a representation that he can just step over anything, and that a 12' move is two steps.

I choose to think he just jumps...no rockets or anything.

Look at the models range of motion. It is more flexible than a SM...or guardsman for that matter. Wraithknight => Yoga master?

Very agile, even moreso than a Space Marine...part of the Marine's equality in Initiative is more based on length of motion required to make the strike. Realize that a Wraithlord needs nearly twice the range of motion to make that strike, makes it nearly twice as fast.

Look at the Eldar titans. Those things are very maneuverable, and have special jump packs, and they are essentially giant piloted wraithlords.

Striking Scorpion Wraithlord is just awesome

A local gamer gal who did Alaitoc Eldar had an Eldar with a Brightlance held in his hand like a sniper rifle and added a hooded camo-cloak to him...with him kneeling closer to the ground like the Striking Scorpiolord above. Amazing modifications.

I have considered making a sniper-wraithlord myself. It's a shame that the head and the neck won't allow it to snipe from a prone position!

 BrotherHaraldus wrote:
I have considered making a sniper-wraithlord myself. It's a shame that the head and the neck won't allow it to snipe from a prone position!

Modeling for advantage are we?

 Co'tor Shas wrote:

 BrotherHaraldus wrote:
I have considered making a sniper-wraithlord myself. It's a shame that the head and the neck won't allow it to snipe from a prone position!

Modeling for advantage are we?

Nah, was just for coolness! He would not have line of sight to a lot either, but who cares if it looks badass?

hang on a second. so when I buy my wraithlord, I will be able, with little green stuff work, make It in the position of the striking scorpion one? also, how come I never see warp spider themed wraith lords?

 the shrouded lord wrote:
hang on a second. so when I buy my wraithlord, I will be able, with little green stuff work, make It in the position of the striking scorpion one? also, how come I never see warp spider themed wraith lords?

Not a little green stuff work. Each leg is one part. The required cutting and resculpting would be extensive.

And that, that is probably because Wraithlords have neither teleporters nor monifilament weapons, making them a bit harder to relate.

oh. so, im guessing id have to cut the knees twice, and greenstuff more "under-armour" at the groin/cod piece? also, anyone know the artist so I can ask him directly?