The Book of Aqualad (Garth)

[IAmBatman]

The Book of Aqualad (Garth)

C3G DC WAVE 15
REMEMBER THE TITANS

Comic PDF

Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Crisis set.
Its model number and name are #004 / Aqualad.
Its model number and name are #103 / Garth.

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Character Bio - Like his mentor, Aquaman, Garth was born into two worlds, both a son of a human and a Prince of an Atlantean colony. As a fledgling hero, Aqualad met and rescued Aquaman, then became his sidekick. They shared many adventures, but when Aquaman met and married Mera and had a son, Aqualad became uncertain of his place. Seeking new heroic partners, he helped found the Teen Titans along with Robin (Dick Grayson), Wonder Girl (Donna Troy), and Kid Flash (Wally West).
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As an Atlantean, Aqualad has these Atlantean Synergies.
• As a Sidekick, Aqualad has these Sidekick Synergies.
• As a figure with a special power benefitting from water tiles, Aqualad can benefit from water tiles being placed by one of these figures.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Unique Atlantean Heroes and Unique Sidekick Heroes may allow Aqualad to take a turn with his Titan of Atlantis special power. Current Atlanteans and Sidekicks.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities

• N/A

Benefits

• As a Sidekick, Aqualad can stop Talia Al Ghul from attacking via her Divided Loyalty special power.

Weaknesses

• N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest Bats
• Second playtest Scapemage
• Third playtest Davidlhsl
• Mini pics by: Griffin
• Card Art by tcglkn

Card Updates:
3 January 2021 - Water Leap wording update

[IAmBatman]

NAME = AQUALAD
SECRET IDENTITY = GARTH

SPECIES = ATLANTEAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = SIDEKICK
PERSONALITY = LOYAL

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 4

LIFE = 3

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 3

POINTS = 60

TITAN OF ATLANTIS
After revealing an Order Marker on a Unique Atlantean Hero or Unique Sidekick Hero's card you control and taking a turn with that Unique Hero, if Aqualad is within 6 clear sight spaces of that Unique Hero, you may take an immediate turn with Aqualad. You may not take any additional turns with other figures you control.

WATER STRENGTH 1
Aqualad does not stop his movement when entering a water space. Add 1 die to Aqualad's attack and defense while he is on a water space.

WATER LEAP 10
If Aqualad ends his normal movement on a water space, he may move up to 3 spaces with Water Leap. When moving with Water Leap, Aqualad has the Flying special power, but may not move up or down more than 10 levels in a single leap and will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

[IAmBatman]

Hmm ... slim pickings on the comic art, but hopefully something here works ...

[tcglkn]

Nice power set. I like how he can protect Alantean Kings and I really like the theme of the SA. Nice work.

I did come up with a generic water power (since neither of our Atlanteans so far have had a basic one.) if you want to use it here:
WATER STRENGTH
Atlantean Guards do not stop their movement when entering water spaces. Add 1 to an Atlantean Guard's attack and defense while he is on a water space.

[Griffin]

A few things I don't like:

1 - bonding with Aquaman is cool, but it is so awesome that I fear I would never want to draft this guy without an Atlantean King or I am losing points
2 - a range of 2 away from a water space on the special attack is just far too powerful for this kid / I think within 1 space of the water space would be much better
3 - we could get away with Namor not having "slither" because he can fly, and you can fly under water. However, this kid definitely needs a power like tickle suggested - I would rather scrap the Aquaman bonding power (who is already freaking awesome btw) and replace it with a swimming power like the one tickle suggested

[Spidey'tilIDie]

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Crisis set. Its model number and name is Aqualad/04.

[Good Pig]

I like the Aquaman bonding. I've yet to see him devastate in any game I've played. Used him maybe 3-4 times so far.

Bats, can you explain what Friends To The Fishes SA is doing? I imagine a carp jumping out of the water and getting in someone's face. For that visual an attack of 4 seems a little off. Maybe if it was a giant squid or octopus strangling someone it would seem more logical, would a name like Creatures of The Deep work? I think range 2 works fine, but maybe have a cap on how many attacks (up to 3 figures?)

[IAmBatman]

Creatures of the Deep could work. I was basically thinking that it was a slew of sea creatures that would rise up and do his bidding (sting rays, manta, whales, sharks, octopi, you name it).
I can see points both ways on the water strength versus loyal to atlantis powers. I really like both directions for him, so I'd like to hear some more input on this.
I like the idea of capping the number of figures on Creatures of the Deep (if we go with that name) rather than limiting the spaces. I just worry if it's restricted to within one space of water tiles, you won't get any use out of it on maps that aren't water heavy. And I don't want his entire draft to only work on really water heavy maps (a point in favor of keeping the Atlantean bonding).

[tcglkn]

I don't see why he can't move through water quickly. Put me down for Water Strength.

[IAmBatman]

I could also replace Water Leap with Water Strength. Honestly, I'm not keen on having two water movement powers on his card ... I think it devalues him too much when there's a map without consecutive water spaces as obstacles on it.

[tcglkn]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

I could also replace Water Leap with Water Strength. Honestly, I'm not keen on having two water movement powers on his card ... I think it devalues him too much when there's a map without consecutive water spaces as obstacles on it.

Sounds good to me. I don't mind Atlantean bonding. (As long as it is priced correctly)

[IAmBatman]

Cool. I think I'll still want to play him with other Titans to get Titan synergies as well. And Tempest is more of the older, loner Titan anyway. This guy is a Sidekick through and through. So his default army build being with Aquaman doesn't bother me at all.