The Book of Krug

[dnutt99]

The Book of Krug

Utgar's Rage - Collection 2 - "Heroes of Barrenspur"

If you cannot see the Army Card graphic, check Hasbro's Unit Page for stats and special powers, plus "character biography" and other non-game unit info.

Character Bio: Bred to battle, Krug was recruited to serve in Utgar's front line. His sheer size and foul disposition make him a formidable
opponent but it is his thirst for blood that makes him the legend he is. Stomping across the battlefield, Krug will decimate anything
in his path. Krug knows no defeat. When wounded, he battles more fiercely. He has sworn his allegiance to Utgar and will give his
life if necessary. He is feared for Skelblade, a massive weapon cast from the armor of the enemies he has taken in battle. He
swings Skelblade as a true swordsman but the power behind it is unmatched by any other known warrior. Each cast of the sword
deals two deadly blows as he hits with an initial swing and then again with a massive secondary backswing. (Hasbro)
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• - DOUBLE ATTACK : Attacking Different Figure
  How does Krug's Double attack work? Does he have to attack the same opponent?
  No, once Krug attacks one opponent, you can choose any figure adjacent to Krug and attack again. The second
  figure can be the same figure you attacked the first time, or a different one. (Hasbro FAQ)
  
  - MOVEMENT : Fitting On Hexes
  Figures normally have to fit completely on a space in order to move onto it, but Krug’s sword is too low when standing
  on the bridge and it causes him to lean and not stand completely on the space. Can he still move there?
  No. You must fit completely on the space. (Hasbro FAQ)

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Synergy Benefits Received

• - ARROW GRUTS : Beast Bonding
  As a beast, Krug may benefit from Arrow Gruts’ BEAST BONDING activation bonus.
  
  - KHOSUMET THE DARKLORD : Relentless Assault
  Having a relentless personality, Krug may benefit from Khosumet the Darklord’s RELENTLESS ASSAULT
  attack bonus.
  
  - ORNAK : Red Flag of Fury
  As a unique hero that follows Utgar, Krug may benefit from Ornak’s RED FLAG OF FURY
  activation synergy.

Synergy Benefits Offered

• - N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• - TBA

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-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

Power Ranking and Master Index

Originally Posted by MKSentinel

Power Ranking
Krug- With bonding, Krug is arguably the best hero. Without bonding, he’s still very playable, though his
slow movement and double-spacing can be a handicap. A

Krug
Underpriced? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=4358
Wound and Double Attack? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5294
General Assessment? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=7496
Best Figure? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=7374
Can’t fit on the bridge? http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=1640
Double attack modified? http://www.heroscapers.com/community...ead.php?t=8463

Unit Strategy Review

• - TBA

[Aranas]

An important thing to remember:

Double Attack is a Special Power NOT a Special Attack.

Thus, Syvarris, Krug, Einar Imperium or any other figure with that special power gets two distinct normal attacks.


Aranas

[Sargent_Drake_8]

The exception to that rule being Kaemon, who has a double attack special attack.

[Aranas]

Originally Posted by Sargent_Drake_8

The exception to that rule being Kaemon, who has a double attack special attack.

NO please!!! Don't mix people more!!!


Kaemon Awa doesn't have Double Attack Special Power. It is something else, a Special Attack with a different name:

Kaemon Awa
Quick Release Special Attack
Range 4. Attack 4.
When Kaemon Awa attacks with his Quick Release Special Attack, he may attack one additional time.

Aranas

[TheRealQ]

Krug is drafted over 50% of the time at my house. He is the counter to every other large/huge figure. In addition, he can wade through a hail of ranged attacks getting stronger as he approachs allowing him to do some serious damage once he is engaged with the enemy.

[lonewolf]

I have a question about Krug, and since I can't search anymore, I'm not sure if it had already been asked/answered.

Can Krug (or any other figure) disengage and reingage as many times as their move permits. Obviously this strategy is to incur extra wounds and increase attack.

Example:
Krug is currently engaged....

Move-1
Move away from engagement to receive passing swipe
Move-2
Re-engage
Move-3
Move away from engagement to receive another passing swipe
Move-4
Re-engage
Move-5
Not used

[netherspirit]

Originally Posted by lonewolf

I have a question about Krug, and since I can't search anymore, I'm not sure if it had already been asked/answered.

Can Krug (or any other figure) disengage and reingage as many times as their move permits. Obviously this strategy is to incur extra wounds and increase attack.

Example:
Krug is currently engaged....

Move-1
Move away from engagement to receive passing swipe
Move-2
Re-engage
Move-3
Move away from engagement to receive another passing swipe
Move-4
Re-engage
Move-5
Not used

That would work except that passing swipes are optional and your opponent isn't required to roll for it.

[NecroBlade]

Since he's a double spaced figure, it'll take 2 move to fully diengagae, so he'll only be able to do it once per activation (and still get back in attack position). [EDIT: Actually, there are situations you could do it twice, my mistake.] Also, disengaging strikes are optional, so your opponent can just let you dance around without providing Krug extra attack dice.

[lonewolf]

Originally Posted by NecroBlade

Since he's a double spaced figure, it'll take 2 move to fully diengagae, so he'll only be able to do it once per activation (and still get back in attack position). Also, disengaging strikes are optional, so your opponent can just let you dance around without providing Krug extra attack dice.

I might not take 2 move to fully disengage. He could be engaged on the end of his figure. With K's being krug and O being the Opponent. He could back up one space and then move forward one space right?

KK O

[MattserTruckRally]

Yeah I almost never give passing swipes to Krug early in the game. You are usually better off ignoring him and hopefully having a decent ranged unit to finish him off later in the game.


Krug has some great unit choices though that synergize well. Ideally your army should have some way to deal with ranged threats. Once the ranged threats are gone Krug is nearly unstoppable.

Arrow Gruts - this one is pretty obvious

Eldgrim - Helps offset his 5 movement a little

Saylind - This'll get Krug way into enemy territory before they even know what hit em.

Braxus - Kill pesky ranged units like KMA, Marro Warriors before they have a chance to wreck you.

[IAmBatman]

Best for the points value melee figure in the game, IMO. As said above, when ranged figures are down, this is the go-to guy.
Also easily my favorite sculpt. I love this guy.
I'm toying around with the idea of this army for competitive purposes:
Q9 x180
Nakitas x120
Raelin x80
Krug x120

Nakitas and Raelin protect Q9 while Q9 and Nakitas take out the enemy ranged figures. Then Krug bats clean up (or engages any melee figures that move up to attack Q9 - though if Krug's unwounded at the time, it might be better to let Q9 just take care of himself).

[Tholarthemag]

If you really need Krug to be powered up, you can pound him with your own arrows before he attacks. Yes, it sounds crazy, but I have wasted many a hero and army doing this.