Start With the December Keyword
Rasputina leads the December keyword within the Arcanists faction in Malifaux 3E. The Rasputina Core Box gives you a ready-made foundation for that crew: Rasputina herself, Wendigo, three December Acolytes, and Snow Storm. If you want an Arcanist starter crew that leans on board control and punishing anyone caught out of position, this is a straightforward place to begin.
The box description frames Rasputina's playstyle around raising Ice Pillars, channeling power through the frozen battlefield, and punishing anyone too far from shelter. Those themes are useful for planning how you'll assemble and field the crew, even before you add any other December models.
What the Rasputina Core Box Contains
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Malifaux Third Edition: Rasputina Core Box: Contents: Rasputina, Wendigo, 3 December Acolytes, and Snow Storm. These are the models you'll build and paint first; knowing the exact lineup helps you plan assembly order and crew roles.
Malifaux Third Edition: Rasputina Core Box
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Malifaux Third Edition: Rasputina Core Box: Miniatures are 32mm heroic scale, supplied unpainted in high-quality plastic, and require preparation and assembly. You'll need hobby tools, glue, and paint before the crew is table-ready; this is not a pre-assembled or pre-painted set.
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Malifaux Third Edition: Rasputina Core Box: IMPORTANT: NO RETAIL BOX. This product is new, but it is supplied in a protective bag instead of a standard retail box. If you collect boxes or plan to gift this set, note that packaging differs from a standard retail box; the miniatures themselves are new.
How to Build the Crew Step by Step
Treat this as a general assembly and planning sequence rather than a strict set of manufacturer instructions. The supplied information does not include model-by-model assembly steps, so use the kit's own components and your usual miniature-building practices.
- Check the contents against the list: Confirm you have Rasputina, Wendigo, three December Acolytes, and Snow Storm before you start clipping. The product is supplied in a protective bag, so review the contents list rather than expecting a retail box.
- Prepare and assemble the miniatures: The models are unpainted plastic and require preparation and assembly. Work in a well-ventilated area with the appropriate hobby tools and glue, following the kit's parts layout.
- Plan your first crew list around the December keyword: Rasputina, Wendigo, the December Acolytes, and Snow Storm all share the December keyword. That shared keyword is the natural starting point for a keyword crew; the supplied information does not detail individual model rules, so consult the Malifaux 3E rules and your faction book for exact interactions.
- Practice the Ice Pillar and shelter plan: The box description emphasizes Ice Pillars and punishing models too far from shelter. When you play, think about where you place pillars and how you keep your own crew protected. The supplied information does not specify measurements or pillar rules, so use the official rules for exact distances and effects.
Where Rasputina's Tactics Fit on the Table
Rasputina's crew is described as patient and cold, with December whispering behind it. That suggests a playstyle that rewards board control and careful positioning rather than rushing forward. The Ice Pillars theme points toward shaping the battlefield, while the warning about models caught too far from shelter suggests you'll want to keep your crew mutually supported.
Because the supplied information does not include individual stat cards or detailed rules for Rasputina, Wendigo, the December Acolytes, or Snow Storm, treat those as models to learn from the official Malifaux 3E rules. The box gives you the physical crew; the tactics come from how you use the December keyword and the Ice Pillar theme together.
Is This the Right Arcanist Starter Crew for You?
The Rasputina Core Box is one option among several Arcanist starter crews. Use these honest trade-offs to decide whether it matches what you want from a first crew.
- Choose it if you want a complete keyword foundation: The box includes Rasputina, Wendigo, three December Acolytes, and Snow Storm, giving you a December keyword crew in one purchase. That is a practical starting point for a Malifaux 3E how-to-build-a-crew project.
- Choose it if board control appeals to you: The Ice Pillar and shelter themes suggest a crew that manipulates the battlefield. If you prefer that style to pure aggression, this box fits.
- Be aware of the packaging: This product has no retail box and arrives in a protective bag. If a retail box matters to you, factor that in; the miniatures are new and unpainted.
- Be ready to assemble and paint: The models require preparation and assembly. If you want a ready-to-play crew out of the bag, this is not that product.
What the Catalog Does Not Decide for You
The supplied information does not include a listed age range, specific safety warnings beyond the assembly note, or model-by-model rules. It also does not state a play time or player count. For those details, check the official Malifaux 3E rules and the product's packaging or listing where available.
This article is based on the catalog record for the Rasputina Core Box. If you need exact assembly instructions, point costs, or scenario guidance, the official rules are the place to look rather than the product description.