The Book of Hosokawa Samurai

The Book of Hosokawa Samurai
Bangerang Wave 3 - Vydar's Betrayal - Honor and Treachery

The figures used for this unit are painted Isumi Samurai from Heroscape Master Set 1: Rise of the Valkyrie.

SAMURAI MOVEMENT BONDING
Before taking a turn with Hosokawa Samurai, you may move 3 Samurai you control up to 5 spaces each. Hosokawa Samurai moved with Samurai Movement Bonding may not move or attack this turn. 

COUNTER STRIKE

When rolling defense dice against a normal attack from an adjacent attacking figure, all excess shields count as unblockable hits on the attacking figure. This power does not work against other Samurai.

 

-Rulings and Clarifications-
COUNTERSTRIKE : Who is affected by counterstrike
Does Counter Strike work against other characters that have Counter Strike?
Yes, the only time the Hosokawa Samurai’s Counter Strike is negated is against other Samurai. All other figures that have counterstrike can still be affected by it unless otherwise stated on their card. (Hasbro FAQ)
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-Combinations and Synergies-

Synergy Benefits Received  
HATAMOTO TARO : Heroic Defense Aura
As Samurai, Hosokawa Samurai may benefit from Hatamoto Taro’s HEROIC DEFENSE AURA 

KATO KATSURO : Kato Katsuro's Command
As a Samurai Squad, the Hosokawa Samurai may benifit from Kato Katsuro's KATO KATSURO'S COMMAND activation synergy.

Synergy Benefits Offered
SAMURAI MOVEMENT BONDING : All Samurai units The following may benefit from Hosokawa Samurai's SAMURAI MOVEMENT BONDING.

• Hatamoto Taro
• Hosokawa Samurai
• Izumi Samuari
• Kaemon Awe
• Kozuke Samurai
• Tagawa Samurai
• Tagawa Samurai Archers

SACRED BAND : Disciplined Army Defense Bonus
Having a Disciplined personality, Hosokawa Samurai may aid the Sacred Band with their DISCIPLINED ARMY DEFENSE BONUS
*NOTE: See The Book of Sacred Band for proper application.