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The Book of Sgt. Drake Alexander
The Book of Sgt. Drake Alexander
Rise of the Valkyrie - Master Set
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: Though he is incredibly agile and strong in hand-to-hand combat, Sergeant Alexander was injured and weaponless after
being whisked away to Valhalla by Jandar. Healed by the Valkyrie Kelda, he was then given two powerful weapons by Jandar: The Katana
of Thorian, and Bleakwood's Grapple Gun. He learned to use them quickly, for Jandar's forces were already under attack. The Katana, an
enchanted sword that channels the powers of the great warrior Thorian, obscures Alexander's image from afar, making him almost
impossible to strike. With his magical sword, his laser-guided Grapple Gun and his steely will to conquer evil Sgt. Alexander has
become one of Jandar's best soldiers. (Hasbro)
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-Rulings and Clarifications-- - THORIAN SPEED : Applicable Attack Types
Can Sgt. Drake Alexander be hit by any ranged attacks?
Sgt. Drake Alexander can be hit by any ranged special attacks only. He cannot be hit by normal attacks unless
they are from an engaged opponent. (Hasbro FAQ)
- GRAPPLE GUN 25 : Downward Movement
Can Sgt. Drake Alexander travel down up to 25 levels with his Grapple Gun without taking falling damage?
No, The wording for Grapple Gun states: “This space may be up to 25 levels HIGHER.” If Sgt. Drake Alexander travels
down, he would take falling damage like any other figure. His Grapple Gun only helps him to travel up, not down. (Hasbro FAQ)
- GRAPPLE GUN 25 : Upward Movement Over Battlement <25
Can Sgt. Drake Alexander Grapple onto a Fortress Wall Walk that is 10 levels high, but has a battlement on it? This
battlement would cause him to go up 12, but down 2 to get to the level 10 Fortress Wall Walk.
Yes, his total upward movement was less than his Grapple Gun’s 25 level limit. (Hasbro FAQ)
- GRAPPLE GUN 25 : Upward Movement Over Battlement >25
Can Sgt. Drake Alexander Grapple onto a Fortress Wall Walk that is exactly 25 levels higher, has a battlement on it? This
battlement would cause him to go up 27 levels, but down 2 to get to the level 25 Fortress Wall Walk.
No, because his total upward movement was more than his Grapple Gun’s 25 level limit. (Hasbro FAQ)
- GRAPPLE GUN 25 : Grappling Over A Ruin
Can Sgt. Drake Alexander Grapple over a ruin and onto the hex on the other side?
Yes he can, as long as the addition height of the ruin (6 levels) does not exceed his Grapple Gun’s total height limit of 25 levels. Note, if he does Grapple over the ruin, he will take falling damage on the other side (fall of 6 levels). (Hasbro FAQ)
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-Combinations and Synergies-
Synergy Benefits Received- - MARCUS DECIMUS GALLUS : Soldier Leadership
As a soldier, Sgt. Drake Alexander may benefit from Marcus Decimus Gallus’ SOLDIER LEADERSHIP movement bonus
- MARCUS DECIMUS GALLUS : Soldier Attack Enhancement
As a soldier, Sgt. Drake Alexander may benefit from Marcus Decimus Gallus’ SOLDIER ATTACK ENHANCEMENT
Synergy Benefits Offered- - 4th MASSACHUSETTS LINE : Valiant Army Defense Bonus
Having a Valiant personality, Sgt. Drake Alexander may aid the 4th Massachusetts Line with their VALIANT ARMY
DEFENSE BONUS
*NOTE: See The Book of 4th Massachusetts Line for proper application.
C3V and SoV Custom Synergies
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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-
Strategy Notes:- - While Drake doesn't have the greatest defense in the game, he more than makes up for it with his Thorian
Speed and Grapple Gun 25 Special Powers. Enemies must be adjacent to hit him with anything except Special
Attacks. Once they get near him, he can attack with 6 attack dice (More if he is strategically placed on height)!
(Hasbro FAQ)
Who is affected by Sgt. Drake Alexander's Special Powers? - - Thorian Speed: Attacking figures that are not adjacent.
- Grapple Gun 25: Only Drake.
(Hasbro FAQ)
Who else could I draft with Sgt. Drake Alexander? - - Marcus Decimus Gallus
Marcus Decimus Gallus is well suited for working with Drake because of his Soldier Leadership and Soldier
Attack Enhancement. Both affect Drake and make him even more dangerous on the field of battle.
(Hasbro FAQ)
- Raelin the Kyrie Warrior
Drafting Raelin can help Drake's one flaw; his defense. As long as you can keep her safely behind him, she
makes Drake a very dangerous enemy for anyone delusional enough to engage him. (Hasbro FAQ)
Who does Sgt. Drake Alexander work well against? - - Krav Maga Agents
The Krav Maga cannot hit Drake from a distance and when the Sgt. finally closes one the agents he should quickly
destroy them, one by one. (Hasbro FAQ)
- Taelord the Kyrie Warrior
If Taelord is on the battlefield, he should be your first objective. He only has a defense of 3, but his wings can
be used to shield him from ranged attacks. If you run up to him with Drake, you can normally take him down
before Drake is destroyed. (Hasbro FAQ)
- Charos
Charos is a dangerous foe because of his Counter Strike ability. The only way to take him out besides hitting him
with ranged figures is to run up and engage him with a strong Hero. Drake works well against him because of
his 6 attack dice. However, he won't last too long against Charos with his 3 defense dice, so only use him for final
attacks when Charos is wounded. (Hasbro FAQ)
- Brunak
Brunak's high defense makes him a tough target to take down. Use Drake to run up and engage him so he cannot
Carry anyone across the battlefield, and as long as Drake is still alive, he cannot use his Blood Hungry Special Attack.
Brunak has a relatively low attack at 4, so Drake should be able to spar with him for multiple rounds. Eventually,
Drake's 6 attack dice will break through, and with only 3 life, Brunak won't last long. (Hasbro FAQ)
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Originally Posted by MKSentinel
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Unit Strategy Review
Last edited by R˙chean; April 11th, 2015 at 03:37 PM.
Reason: VC synergy added
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