Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Sylvaneth - Gossamid Archers
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skirmish flying archers focused on mobile hit-and-run harassment. | Translucent insectoid wings, symbiotic zephyr bows, and dynamic mid-air flying poses. | Intermediate due to delicate wing joints and thin flying stems. | Keep them near terrain or wyldwoods to maximize their movement benefits and safety. |
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Sylvaneth - Gossamid Archers
Unleash the swiftest sting of the forest upon your enemies. Gossamid Archers are elite Sylvaneth skirmishers who ride the thermal currents on gossamer wings, unleashing parasitic arrows from their living bows. This set offers unmatched mobility on the tabletop, allowing you to strike with pinpoint accuracy and vanish before the enemy can swing back. For painters, they offer a stunning canvas of organic textures and delicate wing structures.
Gossamid Archers
- Highly mobile flying ranged unit for harassment tactics
- Beautiful insectoid wing details ideal for Contrast painting
- Ability to retreat immediately after shooting to avoid retaliation
What You Can Build from the Box
This plastic kit allows you to assemble 5 flying skirmish archers.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Gossamid Archers | 5× |
Zephyr-Borne Guardians of the Henge
Gossamid Archers are beautiful yet terrifying manifestations of Alarielle's wrath. Bound to symbiotic insect spirits, they hover over the battlefield with unmatched grace. Their zephyr bows do not fire ordinary arrows, but ravenous larvae that borrow through armor and flesh alike. They excel at picking apart enemy formations from afar, relying on their supernatural speed to remain untouchable.
Army Synergy and Role
Within a Sylvaneth army, Gossamid Archers provide crucial ranged support that doesn't sacrifice speed. While your massive Treelords anchor the center line, these swift archers control the flanks and pressure enemy wizards and support heroes.
Key Battlefield Benefits
- Incredible tactical freedom thanks to the Fly keyword and high base movement.
- Unique reactive retreat ability that triggers when an enemy attempts to charge them.
- Striking aesthetic that injects a vibrant, insectoid element into any Sylvaneth collection.
Tactical Matchups
- Heavy Peasant Infantry: Ponderous melee blocks are perfect targets; Gossamid Archers can easily dance out of their range while chipping away at their numbers.
- Elite Ranged Specialists: Heavy enemy ranged firepower can bypass their mobility, punishing the Gossamid Archers' relatively fragile armor saves.
- Strategic Overview: A high-reward skirmish unit that thrives on picking the right targets and avoiding protracted combat.
What’s in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic Components | High-quality plastic parts to build 5 complete miniatures |
| Bases | 5x Citadel Round Bases complete with flying stems |
| Customization Options | Alternate heads and posing parts for a varied unit look |
| Assembly Guide | Detailed instructions to guide you through the assembly process |
Painting Guide and Recommendations
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Citadel Wraithbone Spray
Use: Creates a perfect smooth, light undercoat that allows Contrast paints to flow beautifully.
Main Model Colors
Aethermatic Blue (Contrast)
Use: Applied over the wings to achieve a magical, translucent gossamer look.
Militarum Green (Contrast)
Use: Ideal for the organic plant armor and body segments of the sprites.
Wyldwood (Contrast)
Use: For the rich, bark-textured bows and wood elements.
Magos Purple (Contrast)
Use: Used on the parasitic larval arrows to make them pop against the green.
Additional Details
Baharroth Blue
Use: Highlighting the wing edges and glowing eye sockets.
Krieg Khaki
Use: Fine edge highlights on the green leaves and skin tones.
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Shading
Coelia Greenshade
Use: Shading the recesses where the wings meet the body for extra depth.
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Highlights
Sylvaneth Bark (Dry)
Use: Quickly capturing the rough wood grain on the bows using drybrushing.
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Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Bonds the plastic parts together securely for a durable tabletop finish.
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: For painting the small faces, eyes, and ammo pouches.
Citadel Medium Shade Brush
Use: Perfect for smoothly running washes and Contrast paint over the large wing surfaces.
Key Tabletop Strategies
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Float Like a Butterfly | Use your flying movement to bypass screens and line-of-sight blocking terrain to target vulnerable heroes. |
| Master the Retreat | When charged, trigger their special rule to slip away, wasting the opponent's charge phase and leaving them stranded. |
| Larval Payload | Focus fire on high-armor targets to maximize the value of any generated mortal wounds. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Gossamid Archers easy to assemble? | They feature slender joints and flying stands, meaning they require a bit more patience and care during assembly than standard ground troops. They are perfect for intermediate hobbyists. |
| Can this kit build any other Sylvaneth units? | No, this kit is dedicated entirely to building 5 Gossamid Archers with their specific ranged weapon options. |
| Do the flying stands come with the models? | Yes, the kit includes clear plastic flying stems and bases to give the models their distinctive hovering appearance. |
| What paints work best for the wings? | Thin Contrast paints or washes over a light undercoat work best to replicate a translucent, bug-like effect. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Kurnoth Hunters with Bows | Create a dedicated ranged firebase while your Gossamid Archers harass the enemy flanks. |
| Arch-Revenant | A flying hero that synergizes perfectly with your mobile elements, boosting their efficiency. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Battletome: Sylvaneth | Essential rules, army wide abilities, and lore for fielding a Sylvaneth army. |
| Awakened Wyldwood | Crucial faction terrain pieces that unlock your army's teleportation and concealment rules. |
Watch the Sylvaneth in Action
Additional parameters
| Category: | Warhammer |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921163304 |
| Game system: | Age of Sigmar |
| AOS Army Group: | Grand Alliance Order / Řád |
| AOS Faction: | Sylvaneth |
| AOS Unit Type: | Infantry / Pěchota, Fly / Létající jednotka |
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