The Book of Lightning Lad (II)

[MrNobody]

The Book of Lightning Lad (II)

C3G DC WAVE 42
SUPERMAN FAMILY


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes set.
Its model number and name are #003/#203 / Lightning Lad.

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Character Bio - As one of the founding members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Lightning Lad has stepped up to lead the team on multiple occasions. While he may be hot-headed, his fearless heroics encourage the team to press the offensive and take the fight to the enemy.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Metahuman, Lightning Lad has these Metahuman Synergies.
• As a Legionnaire, Lightning Lad has these Legionnaire Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Lightning Lad may activate Legionnaires with his Legion Assault.

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: MrNobody
• Second playtest: IAmBatman
• Third playtest: Arkham
• Fourth playtest: FreshFoods
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Card Art by Soundwarp

[MrNobody]

NAME = LIGHTNING LAD
SECRET IDENTITY = GARTH RANZZ

SPECIES = METAHUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = LEGIONNAIRE
PERSONALITY = BRASH

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 6
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 5

POINTS = 220

LEGION ASSAULT
Once per round, after revealing an Order Marker on a Legionnaire card you control, instead of taking a turn with that Legionnaire, you may take a turn with Lightning Lad and up to 2 other Legionnaires you control. You may not take any additional turns with figures you control.

SHOCKING RIPOSTE
If Lightning Lad defends against a normal attack and receives no wounds, you may choose a figure within X clear sight spaces of Lightning Lad. You may then choose one additional figure within X clear sight spaces of the first chosen figure. X is the number of skulls Lightning Lad rolled when defending. Chosen figures without the Electrically Charged special power receive a wound.

ELECTRICALLY CHARGED
Lightning Lad rolls 1 fewer defense die when he is on a water space.

FLYING

[MrNobody]

Comic Art

Spoiler Alert!

Blond Lightning Lad

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Correct Lightning Lad (TBA)

[MrNobody]

Added in the once per round restriction from the LCW. He'll definitely be more of a Cos add-on this way, but he still should have some utility as a solo leader in smaller builds.

[IAmBatman]

Dig it.

[Ronin]

I might drop the bonus-choose-a-figure bit from Shocking Riposte to streamline. Or just simplify the trigger? It feels a little niche relative to the extra text. Interesting leadership effect.

[Lord Pyre]

Cool design. Been a while since I've played legionnaires. I'll have to change that.

I get Ronin's comment on streamlining, I wouldn't mind that.

[MrNobody]

Yeah, I originally had him with just a straight-up The Best Defense re-use, but I figured he needed the electricity immunity. At one point I had it so he just zapped everyone adjacent to him, but that felt a little too melee-focused for the character.

I'd be fine paring back down to essentially just The Best Defense but with an added electricity immunity.

[MrNobody]

Third alternative power I came up with, which is pretty simple text-wise.

SHOCKING RIPOSTE
If Lightning Lad defends against a normal attack and takes no damage, you may choose a figure within X clear sight spaces of Lightning Lad. You may then choose one additional figure within X clear sight spaces of the first chosen figure. X is the number of skulls Lightning Lad rolled when defending. Chosen figures without the Electrically Charged special power receive a wound.

[Lord Pyre]

That's cool.

It's a pretty powerful counter ability though, so just keep an eye on his power level!

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

That's cool.

It's a pretty powerful counter ability though, so just keep an eye on his power level!

5 defense has to both block the attack completely AND roll enough skulls to hit to be effective, though, and then taps out at 1 wound. I think it's worth trying as is. It's most nasty in melee right now. Snipers will mostly laugh at it.

[Lord Pyre]

Oh yeah, I wouldn't tweak until you've seen it in action. The potential could be nasty, but I'm not terribly worried.