James Murphy has left trouble in his wake since he left Five-Strings, Kansas at the age of 13. Living on and off the railroads, using only his guile and his whip, James Murphy is his own boss, his own leader, and his own worst enemy. The only thing worse than a man with a whip is a mean man with a whip.[1]
Stats:[]
- Life: 5
- Move: 5
- Range: 7
- Attack: 2
- Defense: 2
- Point Value: 75
Abilities[]
- Shotgun Blast Special Attack: Range 5. Attack 3.
Choose a figure to attack. Any figures adjacent to the chosen figures are also affected by the Shotgun Blast Special Attack. James only needs a clear sight shot at the chosen figure. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. James cannot be affected by his own Shotgun Blast Special Attack. - Whip 12:
After moving and before attacking, choose a small or medium figure adjacent to James. Roll the 20-sided die. If you roll a 12 or higher, the chosen figure cannot roll any defense dice if attacked by James this turn.
Synergy[]
- Laglor: Vydar’s Range Enhancement Aura
As Vydar units with a range greater than 4, James Murphy may benefit from Laglor’s Vydar’s Range Enhancement Aura ability. - Sacred Band: Disciplined Army Defense Bonus
Having a "Disciplined" personality, James Murphy is compatible with the Sacred Band's Disciplined Army Defense Bonus.
History[]
On Earth, James left his hometown of Five-Strings, Kansas, to travel the railroads. At some point in his lifetime he would be summoned by the Valkyrie Vydar to Valhalla.
Additional Info[]
James Murphy bears some resemblance to a certain whip-wielding, leather-jacket-wearing adventurer.
FAQ's[]
- SHOTGUN BLAST SPECIAL ATTACK: Clear Sight Shot
James Murphy's Shotgun Blast Special Attack requires a "clear sight shot" to his target. Does the phrase "clear sight" indicate that James Murphy needs only line of sight to any part of the figure rather than the hit zone?
No. James Murphy needs line of sight to the targeted figure's hitzone to use this attack. (Heroscape designer Jerry Hawthorne)[2]
Resources[]
For further reading and strategy tips, check out the Book of James Murphy at Heroscapers.com.
