Guides

Choosing Your Team

Fantasy football offers a huge variety of teams, each with their own play style. When choosing a team consider:

• Bashy teams (Orcs, Dwarves, Chaos) — focus on removing opponents from the pitch through blocks and fouls.
• Agile teams (Elves, Skaven) — rely on speed, dodging, and passing to score quickly.
• Balanced teams (Humans, Norse, Undead) — a mix of both styles with flexible play.

Team Composition Basics

Every team needs a core of Linemen — your bread-and-butter players who fill out the roster. Beyond that:

• Blitzers — your main hitters, usually with Block. Take the maximum allowed.
• Catchers/Runners — fast players for scoring. 1-2 is usually enough.
• Throwers — passing specialists. Useful for agile teams, optional for bashy ones.
• Big Guys — powerful but unreliable. Great for creating space on the pitch.

Starting Roster Tips

When building a starting roster for league play:

• Always take at least 11 players — you need bodies on the pitch.
• Prioritise positional players over extra Linemen — you can buy Linemen later.
• Buy at least 2-3 Rerolls — they double in cost after team creation.
• Consider a Fan Factor of 1-2 for that early FAME advantage.

Skill Categories Overview

Skills are grouped into categories. Each positional has primary and secondary access:

• General (G) — The most universally useful. Block, Guard, Mighty Blow, Tackle are staples.
• Agility (A) — Dodge, Side Step, Sprint — essential for ball carriers and elves.
• Strength (S) — Guard, Mighty Blow, Stand Firm — key for front-line bashers.
• Passing (P) — Accurate, Safe Throw, Leader — niche but powerful on dedicated throwers.
• Mutation (M) — Claw, Extra Arms, Two Heads — unique and powerful combos for Chaos teams.

Must-Have Skills

Some skills are almost universally recommended:

• Block — The single best skill in the game. Take it on anyone who doesn't already have it.
• Guard — Assists without needing to be adjacent. Transforms your team's blocking game.
• Mighty Blow — +1 to Armour or Injury rolls. Stack with Claw for devastating combos.
• Dodge — Re-roll one failed dodge per turn. Essential for ball carriers.
• Sure Hands — Re-roll failed pickup. Prevents Strip Ball. A must for your ball handler.

Skill Synergies

The best skill choices create combos:

• Mighty Blow + Piling On — Maximum casualty potential on blocks.
• Block + Dodge — "Blodge" makes a player extremely hard to knock down.
• Guard + Stand Firm — An immovable assist piece that anchors your line.
• Claw + Mighty Blow — "CPOMB" breaks through any armour value.

What's in Your Kit

Each Blitz Bases set includes sprues containing:

• Positional tags — Clip onto the base rim to identify each player's position.
• Skill tags — Icons that slot into the base to show acquired skills.
• Number tags — Player numbers 1-16 for easy identification.
• 32mm bases — Standard player bases (40mm for Big Guys).

Assembly Steps

1. Pop tags from sprue — Carefully twist or cut each tag from the sprue frame. A hobby knife gives the cleanest result.
2. Clean nub marks — Lightly sand or trim any remaining plastic from the connection points.
3. Insert number tag — Slot the number tag into the rear channel of the base.
4. Insert positional tag — Slot the positional identifier into the front channel.
5. Add skill tags — As your player gains skills in league play, slot the matching skill icons into the available slots.

Care & Maintenance

• Tags are designed for frequent swapping — don't glue them in place.
• Store spare tags on the sprue frame or in a small bag to avoid losing them.
• If a tag feels loose, a tiny dot of blu-tac on the back will snug it up.

Understanding Positional Roles

Every player on your roster has a job. Knowing who does what makes your whole team sharper:

• Linemen — Your front line. They screen, foul, and absorb hits. Don't invest too heavily in their skills early.
• Blitzers — Your best all-rounders. They hit, carry, and score. Prioritise them for skill-ups.
• Catchers — Speed demons. Park them wide, exploit gaps, score in one turn when possible.
• Throwers — Stay protected in the cage. Their job is to deliver the ball, not take hits.
• Big Guys — Anchor the centre. Use them for crowd-pushes and tie-ups, not ball handling.

Key Formations

The 3-4-4 Setup (Receiving)

Place 3 on the Line of Scrimmage, 4 in a middle screen, and 4 deep. Gives you maximum flexibility to run or pass after the kick.

The Power Cage

Form a 3×3 cage around your ball carrier with Guard pieces on the corners. Advance methodically up one side of the pitch, grinding out the clock.

The Screen Defence

On defence, spread your players in a staggered line 3-4 squares back from the LoS. Force your opponent to commit before you react.

Advanced Tips

• Always block before moving — Blocks are your safest actions. Do them first.
• Protect the ball — Never leave your ball carrier exposed. Always cage or screen.
• Manage your clock — If you're ahead, grind. If you're behind, play fast and risky.
• Foul strategically — Target high-value players with a dedicated fouler. It's nasty, but it's the game.