BROKEN ARROWS
Last week, the melee monsters were at a disadvantage but this week, the ranged attack monsters have been outrightly excluded from the challenge. We have to hope that the other units can make do without their trusted archer and axe throwers. Let's find out.
The Combat Rules
| COMBAT RULES |  |
|---|---|
| MODIFICATIONS | NOXIOUS FUMES, BROKEN ARROWS, REVERSE SPEED |
| ACTIVE SPLINTERS | FIRE, WATER, LIFE, DEATH, DRAGON |
Many times I perform quite well when ranged monsters have been excluded. Still this challenge gets tough for me given the Noxious fumes. I can get around the reversed speed but the noxious fumes can be a problem sometimes. I'll probably need some units with immunity.
LINEUP
| SUMMONER |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | TARSA |
| SPLINTER | FIRE |
| EDITION | CHAOS LEGION |
| RARITY | RARE |
| LEVEL | 4 |
| MANA COST | 4 |
| BUFFS | +1 JMELEE ATTACK, +1 HEALTH |
I would have used Jacek but the reverse speed ruleset isn't the best condition for him. Also, there are no ranged monsters to maximize the scattershot and piercing. Plus, I need some space for some high mana units in this battle. Tarsa is a better fit for this battle because of her +1 health that will be useful when the poison hits.
| UNIT 1 |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | GRUM FLAMEBLADE |
| SPLINTER | FIRE |
| EDITION | CHAOS LEGION |
| RARITY | LEGENDARY |
| LEVEL | 2 |
| MANA COST | 11 |
| ATTACK | 4X MELEE ATTACK |
| SPEED | 1X |
| HEALTH | 12X |
| TOUGHNESS | 5X |
| ABILITIES | BLOODLUST, VOID ARMOR, VOID |
Grum Flameblade is probably the best tank for this battle. There are no ranged monsters but you can be sure to expect magic monsters. Well, this guy is a good defense against magic monsters with his void and void armor. Also, the Bloodlust can be of great help.
| UNIT 2 |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | CHIMNEY WALLSTOP |
| SPLINTER | FIRE |
| EDITION | GLADIUS |
| RARITY | COMMON |
| LEVEL | 5 |
| MANA COST | 9 |
| ATTACK | 6X MELEE ATTACK |
| SPEED | 2X |
| HEALTH | 8X |
| TOUGHNESS | 3X |
| ABILITIES | REACH, BLOODLUST, REPAIR |
Wallstop is a great gladius card. In this battle, he fits just right. He has the bloodlust with reach. He also has repair that will be used to support Flameblade.
| UNIT 3 |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | VENATOR KINJO |
| SPLINTER | NEUTRAL |
| EDITION | REWARD |
| RARITY | LEGENDARY |
| LEVEL | 2 |
| MANA COST | 2 |
| ATTACK | 1X MELEE ATTACK |
| SPEED | 2X |
| HEALTH | 2X |
| TOUGHNESS | 0 |
| ABILITIES | REFLECTION SHIELD, CAMOUFLAGE, IMMUNITY |
Now, for my first immunity I'll use my Venator Kinjo. As the first legendary card I ever got, I'm a little emotionally attached to this card. Well, in this game, he's just there to stand and be alive for the rest of the team. Let's see if he survives.
| UNIT 4 |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | DJINN APPRENTICE |
| SPLINTER | FIRE |
| EDITION | CHAOS LEGION |
| RARITY | RARE |
| LEVEL | 4 |
| MANA COST | 5 |
| ATTACK | 3X MAGIC ATTACK |
| SPEED | 3X |
| HEALTH | 4X |
| TOUGHNESS | 0 |
| ABILITIES | NONE AT LVL 4 |
Now, I will play some magic units and I am starting with Djinn Apprentice. No special ability but just enough attack to do some real damage.
| UNIT 5 |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | MAGI OF CHAOS |
| SPLINTER | NEUTRAL |
| EDITION | CHAOS LEGION |
| RARITY | EPIC |
| LEVEL | 3 |
| MANA COST | 6 |
| ATTACK | 3X MAGIC ATTACK |
| SPEED | 3X |
| HEALTH | 6X |
| TOUGHNESS | 0 |
| ABILITIES | NONE AT LVL 3 |
The next magic unit is the Magi of Chaos with his impressive 3X magic damage. He also has no abilities but he has enough health to withstand the poison for a while.
| UNIT 6 |  |
|---|---|
| NAME | FORGOTTEN ONE |
| SPLINTER | FIRE |
| EDITION | CHAOS LEGION |
| RARITY | EPIC |
| LEVEL | 3 |
| MANA COST | 9 |
| ATTACK | 4X MELEE ATTACK |
| SPEED | 2X |
| HEALTH | 9X |
| TOUGHNESS | 5X |
| ABILITIES | IMMUNITY, RETALIATE |
Lastly, I have Forgotten One with the retaliate and Immunity. This guy will sit at the back and just stay alive. He will also defend against sneak with his retaliate ability.
The Battle Highlights
| My Element | Enemy's Element |
|---|---|
 | |
Round 1:
- Tarsa buffs up my units while the enemy uses Yodin Zaku to summon his units.
- Sandworm starts with a sneak attack on Forgotten One. Blast hits Magi of Chaos.
- The enemy's Flameblade hits mine and blast affects Chimney Wallstop.
- My Flameblade hits the enemy's tank while Caladuum destroys the last of my tank's armor.
- Spirit Hoarder also attacks the tank and blast hits the second unit.
- Chimney Wallstop repairs Grum's armor and attacks the enemy's tank.
- Djinn Apprentice and Magi of Chaos attack the taunter at the back.
Round 2:
- Sandworm begins the round with another sneak attack. Blast kills Magi of Chaos.
- The enemy's Grum hits mine.
- My Grum hits his evil double.
- Caladuum and Spirit Hoarder throw magic balls at Grum.
- Wallstop kills the enemy's Grund and activates his Bloodlust.
- Djinn Apprentice ends the round with an attack on Fyre.
Round 3:
- Poison hits killing Wallstop, Spirit Hoarder and Fyre.
- Redemption happens and Djinn Apprentice is killed
- Sandworm takes down the Forgotten One.
- Grum and Caladuum attack each other.
Round 4:
- Poison hits and the Scavo Chemist and Sand work draw their last breaths.
- Grum and Caladuum attack each other again.
- Venator Kinjo is unphased by the blast.
Round 5:
- Poison hits and Grum is left with just 1X health. Luckily, he attacks first and kills Caladuum. The battle ends.
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CONCLUSION
This battle was a really close one. I was lucky that Grum attacked first in the last round because Caladuum would have taken him out. I would have still had Kinjo but I would have been hoping that he would not miss because he would only have one chance to damage Caladuum
Having Forgotten One at the back was a good idea. His retaliate ability was not activated but he was able to hold the back line because he was not affected by poison.
Speaking of which, having units with immunity under the Noxious ruleset is a good idea many times. This was one of those times that it worked really well. In the end, I was able to defeat Yodin.
That's All For Today, Warrior!
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