A little more done today on my 95th rifles contingent for Silver Bayonet. These have taken a few months just to get this far one colour at a time. Oh well may be soon, maybe not.
The Rifleman is a soldier type in The Silver Bayonet: A Wargame of Napoleonic Gothic Horror, known for their excellent ranged combat skills. Unlike a regular Infantryman with a musket, the Rifleman uses a Rifle, giving them improved accuracy and range.
In game statistics, the Rifleman has an impressive Accuracy of +2, significantly increasing their chances of hitting targets at long distances. They possess a base Speed of 6, which allows for decent movement on the battlefield, along with a Melee skill of +1, a Defence rating of 13, and a Health score of 10.
Recruiting a Rifleman costs 18 points and takes up a single soldier slot in your unit, making strategic placement crucial for maximizing their effectiveness. Their primary strength stems from their weapon of choice: the Rifle, which boasts a remarkable 30″ range, surpassing that of traditional muskets, and utilizes the soldier’s Skill Die for calculating damage dealt to enemies. Additionally, the Rifle is designed to generally ignore some levels of armour (Armour (1)), providing an advantage when facing heavily armoured opponents.
Equipped with a bayonet, Riflemen are also capable of engaging in close combat, transforming their weapon into a Hand Weapon if the situation demands it. Like most firearms in the game, a Rifleman is required to spend an action to reload after firing, which can introduce tactical considerations during engagements.
Nations such as Britain, Prussia, and Russia are particularly noted for their access to this powerful unit type, making them excellent choices for players who favor a long-range combat style with precise fire. You can also use specialized ammunition, such as Silver Shot, to effectively deal with supernatural foes.
By leveraging the Rifleman’s strengths and carefully managing their positioning, players can dominate the battlefield, maintaining control over engagements from a distance while effectively countering threats with calculated precision.
The figures are from Elite Miniatures and supplied by Elite Miniatures Australia
