Human
Tier 2About
The Human team is the gold standard of Blood Bowl, the benchmark against which every other roster is measured. They are the team that does everything reasonably well without excelling at any one thing in particular. This versatility is both their greatest strength and their greatest challenge, as Human coaches must learn to adapt their game plan to exploit the specific weaknesses of each opponent rather than relying on a single dominant strategy.
The roster offers a balanced spread of positional players. Blitzers with MA7 and Block form a reliable hitting corps, Catchers bring MA8 with Catch and Dodge for a genuine deep threat, and Throwers boast PA2+ with Sure Hands and Pass for the most dependable passing platform in the game. An Ogre big guy adds some much-needed muscle to the front line, though his Bone Head and Loner traits mean he cannot always be counted on. Human Linemen are perfectly serviceable at MA6/ST3/AG3+/AV9+.
What makes Humans special is their ceiling. A developed Human team with well-chosen skill upgrades can compete with absolutely anyone. Block-Dodge Blitzers become elite ball carriers, Catchers with Sprint and Sure Feet turn into unstoppable scoring machines, and Guard-heavy Linemen can hold the line against even the bashiest teams. The Human team rewards coaches who are willing to master fundamentals and adjust their tactics on the fly.
Positionals
| Position | MA | ST | AG | PA | AV | Cost | Starting Skills | Primary | Secondary | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Lineman | 6 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 9+ | 50k | None | General | Agility, Strength | 16 |
| Human Thrower | 6 | 3 | 3+ | 3+ | 9+ | 75k | PassSure Hands | General, Passing | Agility, Devious, Strength | 2 |
| Human Catcher | 8 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 8+ | 75k | CatchDodge | Agility, General | Devious, Passing, Strength | 2 |
| Human Blitzer | 7 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 9+ | 85k | BlockTackle | General, Strength | Agility, Devious | 2 |
| Halfling Hopeful Lineman | 5 | 2 | 3+ | 4+ | 7+ | 30k | DodgeRight StuffStunty | Agility | Devious, General, Strength | 3 |
| Ogre | 5 | 5 | 4+ | 5+ | 10+ | 140k | Bone HeadLoner (3+)Mighty Blow (+1)Thick SkullThrow Team-mate | Strength | Agility, General | 1 |
Strengths
- Extremely versatile roster that can adapt to any opponent and game state
- Reliable passing game with PA2+ throwers, Sure Hands, and MA8 catchers
- Blitzers with Block and MA7 are among the best positional players pound-for-pound
- Affordable rerolls at 50k gold and access to an apothecary for player protection
Weaknesses
- Master of none -- no single area where Humans dominate over specialist teams
- Ogre big guy is unreliable due to Bone Head and Loner 4+ traits
- Linemen are average and can struggle against teams with superior raw stats
- Must outcoach the opponent to win, as there is no inherent roster advantage to fall back on
Tips & Strategy
- Develop your Blitzers first -- Block-Dodge makes them elite and versatile
- Use the Ogre as a road block rather than relying on him for key plays
- Study your opponent's roster and build a specific game plan around their weaknesses
- Invest in Guard on Linemen to give your team a reliable numbers advantage in blocks