Reading The Game

Corbelli’s footballing game isn’t just borne out by the front of his card, it’s reflected very strongly on the back. First off, he has Close Control, a footballing staple. You better believe he’s good at keeping the ball safe from enemy models!

Corbelli’s next trait is another unique one, and it’s really super cool. Whenever a friendly model declares a pass, before choosing a target, another friendly model can make a 4” dodge. This provides the Mason’s Guild a huge potential to move around and reposition, especially because the model who dodges doesn’t have to be the eventual target of the pass! While Corbelli’s team has possession of the ball they become hyper mobile, which can help them score goals, but can also help them set up for take outs, since the Masons are still predominantly a team which wants to win by scoring 2 goals and 2 takeouts. Corbelli can definitely up that to 3 goals if the opportunity is there, but the Masons themselves can always pivot to getting a couple of takeouts if the opposing team is hiding the ball particularly efficiently.

That said, hiding the ball against Corbelli is actually pretty difficult, partially because of his Legendary Play. Playing the Game allows Corbelli to choose a model in possession of the ball or a free ball within 6” and immediately take possession. This one use ability is a powerful tool on Corbelli’s belt, and makes it that bit more difficult for the opposing team to hide the ball away nastily where Corbelli’s team can’t get to it and score with it.

The toolbox Corbelli brings opens up a playstyle for the Masons which has been a little neglected of late. Masons have, for the last few releases, had their ‘protective bubble’ style play supported, which aids their defensive and take out game, but Masons are intended to be the quintessential 2/2 Guild, and their football game has been a touch ignored, despite having Flint and Honour/Harmony Linked shenanigans. We’re hopeful Corbelli will breath new life into the Masons footballing game, and we’re confident he’s gonna be a popular model!

If you like the look of this Ace Striker, Corbelli will be pre-released at Salute (Booth TD12) in London on April 6th, and will go up on the SFG webstore on April 8th to pre-order.

Join us tomorrow when we’ll be revealing Rivet, the Ironsoul!