Profile Cards

• Models in Bushido are represented by a profile card.
• The profile cards contain all the information that will be used in a game specific to that model(s).
• You also use the profile card to keep track of the wounds sustained by your model(s), Ki Tokens and game effects.

Profile Card Components

1. Name

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• The name of the model(s).

2. Elemental Icons

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• Some models are aspected one or more of the six elements

Earth	Fire	Air	Water	Metal	Void

3. Base Size

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• S = Small (30mm)
• M = Medium (40mm)
• L = Large (50mm)
• H = Huge (60mm)

4. Type

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• The type indicates all the keywords that refer to the model. A model can have multiple types, these are separated by commas and a model is always all of its types.
• The Name and Types of models are often referred to by other rules.
• Traits often have a [Type] that singles out what models the trait affects.
• This [Type] can also be a model’s name.
• Plural words are considered the same type as the same singular word for cards with multiple wound tracks.

Example: Aiko; Unsui, Monk, Shugenja is a Temple of Rokan model. Silverback’s Bodyguard[ Aiko ](3”) works on her because her name is Aiko. An enemy Kyuubi would gain the bonus for Vengeance because she is a Shugenja. She can be included in the Righteous Warriors theme because she is a Monk. In addition she is Unsui and so not a model affected by Ume’s Mentor rule.

Example: Both Kintaru and Fishermen of the Rokan are Fisherman models. Kintaru, because he has it in his type, Fisherman of the Rokan because it's in the name.

5. Statistics

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• The number is the model’s base statistic value.
• Some effects modify a statistic but it can never go above double its base value.
• If a statistic is 0 it can be modified to a maximum of 1.
• If a statistic is represented by a “-” icon then it counts as zero but cannot be modified by positive or negative modifiers.
• Some models also have a number of Ki icons to the side of the Statistic value which represent the Ki Boost value
• The Ki Boost value is the cost in Ki Tokens to increase the Statistic by 1.
• Boosts remain only for the current Test or Movement.
• A player may increase a Statistic multiple times (to a maximum of double its base Statistic), as long as there are Ki Tokens available to do so.
• Boosts are considered Ki Feats (See Ki Feats).

a) Melee Pool: This is the number of dice the model uses when resolving an Opposed Melee test.

b) Ranged Pool: This is the number of dice the model uses when resolving a Ranged Attack.

Note: Many models will have some Ranged ability even if they do not have a ranged weapon. Perhaps they can be bought a ranged weapon or use the ability in some other way.

c) Move: The distance the model can move in inches when it makes a movement that specifies this distance. Also the number of dice rolled for a Move Test.

d) Ki Stat/Ki Limit: The Ki statistic is actually 2 statistics represented by 2 numbers written X/Y.

• The X number is the model's Ki stat. This tells you the amount of Ki Tokens each model represented by this card generates during the Starting Phase and the number of dice it uses for Opposed and Challenge Ki tests.
• The second Y number is the model's Ki Limit, the maximum number of Ki Tokens each model represented by this card can have at any one time. If it would gain more than this, any excess are discarded.

6. Wounds Track

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• Indicates the number of wounds a model can suffer.
• When a model suffers wounds an equal number are marked from its Wound Track.
• When a model is reduced to 0 wounds remaining on its Wound Track it is Killed (remove the model from the table).
• When a model Heals wounds it recovers marked wounds from its Wound Track. A model cannot Heal more than it has marked wounds.
• Some cards have multiple Wound Tracks to use for multiple identical models. The number of Wound Tracks is the limit to how many of these models you may recruit.

7. Traits

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• Each model may have a number of Traits that describe how it behaves in the game.
• Traits on the card are split into those that affect setup and deployment and those that are only in play during the game.
• Some traits are Weapon Traits, these are listed on the model’s weapon and are only in effect when using that weapon.

8. Ki Feats

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• Ki Feats available to the model(s).

9. Melee and Ranged weapon grids

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• All models in Bushido have a melee weapon, though for many it represents fists and feet or claws and teeth.
• Some also have a ranged weapon.
• The weapon grid also lists any weapon traits that are in effect when using that weapon, as well as any Special Attacks and Defences that are available when using that weapon:

a) Designates the weapon as either a Melee or Ranged Attack weapon.

• Ranged Weapons have Range Bands.
  • Short Range (first value): Ranged Attacks against Targets up to and including this distance are at Short Range.
  • Medium Range (second value): Ranged Attacks against Targets above the first and up to and including this distance are at Medium Range.
  • Long Range (third value): Ranged Attacks against Targets above the second and up to and including this distance are at Long Range.
• Ranged Attacks against Targets at distances exceeding the weapon’s Long Range automatically fail.

b) A weapon’s Strength modifier to any Damage Rolls made by this weapon. (Sp) indicates a special effect, see the model’s Unique Effects for further instructions.

c) Any Traits associated with the weapon.

d) Any Special Attacks and Defences available when using that weapon.

10. Faction symbol

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• Which Faction the model belongs to.
• Your Warband can only recruit models that belong to the same Faction.
• Some models are from the Ronin Faction. These may be included in other factions Warbands as indicated on their cards (See Ronin).

11. Character Effects

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• Any additional rules that are not Traits or Feats.

• 11a. Traits Reminder Text: Starter set cards have reminder text for all their traits. Remember this is just a reminder of the rule; the full text is in this rulebook, always look up the full rules text if there is an issue mid game for clarification.

12. Rice Cost

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• The cost to recruit this model into your Warband.
  • Models with Su are Summoned models that enter play during the game through a Ki Feat or Unique Effect and cannot be recruited when creating your Warband.
  • Models with Sp are models with a special rule which will be explained on its profile card and cannot be recruited when creating your Warband.
  • If a card’s Rice Cost is followed with ea then the cost is per model recruited into the Warband.
  • If a model’s Rice Cost is increased or reduced by a Theme list or other rule, the printed Rice Cost is still used for all game effects.