Each figure in Arcane Legions has up to three keywords associated with
it.
- The subfaction indicates the specific group to which the
figure belongs within its faction (e.g. Greek, Slavic).
- The descriptor indicates the sort of creature represented by the
figure (e.g. construct, mythic).
- The type indicates the battlefield role performed by the figure
(e.g. infantry, cavalry).
Various special abilities and scenario rules apply only to units that
possess certain keywords. A unit will get a subfaction keyword if 100% of
the figures in a unit belong to that subfaction. A unit will get a descriptor
or type keyword if over 80% of the figure hit points on the unit have that
descriptor or type. If a unit does not qualify for a descriptor keyword, it
gets the default descriptor Mixed; if it does not qualify for a type,
it gets the default type Irregulars.
Subfactions
| Crusader |
Han subfaction. |
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| Gallic |
Roman subfaction. Gallic units can be healed by Grand Druid,
and increase the power of King of the Gauls. |
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| Greek |
Egyptian subfaction. An all-Greek army increases the power of
Hellenic Pride. |
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| Imperial |
Han subfaction. |
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| Slavic |
Mercenary subfaction (found in Roman boosters). |
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| Xiongnu |
Mercenary subfaction (found in Egyptian boosters). Xiongnu
cavalry units benefit from Stormrider. Non-commander
Xiongnu figures can be used on Roman and Egyptian cards in the
unit builder without a cost penalty. |
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Descriptor
Type
