CHRONICLES OF TACTICA XVI NIGHT-TEMPLE PRIESTESS

Welcome back to Chronicles of Tactica, an article series where we take a closer look at individual models in the Eldfall Chronicles range and how to use them on the tabletop. Today, we’re diving into the Night-Temple Priestess model, the ultimate support piece! Read the lore here.

PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS & PLAYSTYLE

At 22 points and with a limit of 1, the Priestess is firmly in the high-cost bracket, comparable to models with stratagems. While she lacks stratagems herself, she brings so much more to the table. Her classes, Mage and Enchanter, perfectly support her role, providing mana generation and auto-succeeding on Enchantment spells.

Her stats are unremarkable at first: OFF, DEF, and ACC are average, while ARM 2 and HP 1 don’t scream survivability. However, INT and AG of 14 are impressive, supporting her spellcasting and mobility.

Her Skills and Traits are where she truly shines. While Demon is situational, Inspiring I synergizes perfectly with her kit. Leap adds flexibility, though it’s often redundant thanks to Flight, making her the only model in the game to naturally ignore terrain and melee threats. Foresight I ensures precise reaction choices, while Charm II pressures opponents whenever they consider reacting to her Actions.

 

Her Inventory includes a Spear for RCH 2 and Succumbing Embrace, which provides Lifeleech to potentially heal her to 2 HP, significantly improving her survivability.

Her 4 Spells are the true highlight of her kit:

  • Fiery Fervour – Removes harmful states and buffs OFF and DEF slightly; a utility-focused option.
  • Unrelenting Zeal – Grants models an extra tanked hit, provided they pass an M check—made easier by her +6 M boost within awareness. Essential for 1-HP models.
  • Draining Impulse – Costs 2 Mana but is game-changing, granting a model an additional AP—imagine a Nightshade with 4 AP!
  • Agony – A potent Enchantment that punishes overextended enemies with Ignore Armor, Stun, and Panicked, bypassing dodges entirely.

 

Her toolkit makes her a mobile and surprisingly survivable support piece that protects and buffs allies, pressures enemies, and punishes overextensions. She’s powerful but relies on another model to truly shine—just as a support should.

TOP UPGRADES

  • First Aid
    Ok, we went a couple of articles without mentioning First Aid, but here it is just too good a fit. A fast, fragile model with large Awareness (potentially being able to heal nearby allies)? First Aid is a no-brainer.
  • Concealed Approach
    Helps generate early mana safely, a potential game-changer in the later rounds.
  • Imported Casting Amplifier
    Extends spell ranges by 4”, making her even more versatile and easier to position.
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CONCLUSION

The Night-Temple Priestess is an expensive model, and her reliance on boosting other models can make list-building feel tight. However, her immense versatility and game-changing abilities more than make up for it. From enchanting enemy models and flying across the battlefield to protecting fragile allies and punishing overextensions, she brings a unique and powerful toolkit to any game. She’s not just a support model—she’s a force multiplier and a joy to play. An extremely attractive piece, in all regards. 😉

You can find the Night-Temple Priestess’s profile here under Resources or on our Guild Hall Party Builder app here.

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