This Ironclad Crusader stands as an immovable wall of steel on the battlefield, featuring a classic great helm and full plate armor. Equipped with a broadsword and heater shield, this stocky warrior is the perfect representation of a veteran Dwarven Paladin or elite Temple Guard for your next campaign.
A determined crusader prepares to bring down a heavy blow upon an unseen foe while maintaining his guard with a sturdy shield.
A veteran paladin NPC, a mid-level fighter boss, or a high-ranking knight-commander.
Artist: Duncan Shadow
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing in a combat-ready stance, right arm raised for a downward strike and left arm holding a shield for protection.
Action: Attacking
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Combat
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Castle ramparts during a siege, Holy temple under attack, Dungeon corridor protecting the party, Dusty battlefield in a desert, Mountain pass guarding a trade route, Crypt of a fallen king, Town square during a peasant revolt, Ruined abbey in the woods
Encounter Scenarios: A stalwart ally defending a chokepoint, An elite guard blocking the path to a noble's chamber, A fallen paladin turned into an undead sentry (if painted accordingly), A quest-giver searching for a holy relic
Power Level: Hard (score 48/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): ; Pathfinder (perfect): ; Warhammer Fantasy (good): ; Kings of War (perfect): ; OSR (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): ; Saga (perfect):
Race: Dwarf, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Ageless, Style: stylized
Also suitable as: Human (stylized/chibi), Halfling
Distinguishing Features: Short, wide stature, Full plate armor covering all features, Great helm with circular breathing holes
Weapons: broadsword: A straight, double-edged blade with a rounded tip and a thick crossguard. The hilt is ribbed for grip.
Armor: full plate (metal plate, full body); great helm (metal plate, head)
Clothing: surcoat
Equipment: belt
Character Classes: Paladin (high%), Fighter (high%), Cleric (medium%)
NPC Role: Temple Guard, Knight, Elite Soldier
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Noble / Heroic, Gritty / Realistic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Solaire of Astora (Dark Souls), Monty Python Black Knight, Ironclad (Slay the Spire), Diablo Templar, Gimli-type dwarf in plate
Miniature Dimensions: 29.3mm H x 19.9mm W x 10.0mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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