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Is it even possible...
...to field a competitive all unique heroes army? I'm not talking about in an all heroes format, I'm talking about bringing an all unique heroes army to a standard format tournament. I've only been around for a year, but I don't think I've seen or heard of anyone trying it. Does it happen? Has anyone had any documented success? If it hasn't, do you think one of the known 'upper-level' players could pull it off or would they even be toast going up against a standard mixed build?
(Apologies if this question has been posted before. I used the Search function and didn't see anything later than 2008.) |
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Re: Is it even possible...
I think your best bet is an Elf Wizard pod (especially if you allow C3V and can add Haduc).
But in ClassicScape, that's not a top-tier army. It's just okay. |
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Re: Is it even possible...
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Having said that, an army core of Q9/Raelin (RotV) at 260 points is very powerful and has the ability to usefully engage both heroes and squads. Add a couple of Fen Hydras to hit 500 even and I'd expect to be able to compete with most armies... but you did say unique heroes, so Fen Hydras is kinda cheating. Agent Skahen and Kaemon Awa maybe? That gives you one hero who is particularly good against range and another that is particularly good against melee. Raelin/Q9/KaemonAwa/Skahen... not top tier, but probably competitive on any map that lets you use some choke points and range advantage without too many glyphs. Elf Wizard pods are also fun to play at 500 or 600, though as superfrog notes they are a bit less competitive. ~Aldin, speculatively He either fears his fate too much or his desserts are small That dares not put it to the touch to gain or lose it all ~James Graham |
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Re: Is it even possible...
Clayton (Chill) came in 10th (3-2) at Gencon last year with:
Ulginesh, Arkmer, Johrdawn, Chardris, Raelin C3V/SoV cards @ 3/page PDF / LeftOn4ya's Customs (including Jurassic World) / Competitive Unit Alters / New? Start Here! Unit Debates REVIVED - #76 Tandros Kreel vs Torin "Today is a good day to die... but the day is not yet over"
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Re: Is it even possible...
If you play C3V/SoV, running Kantono Daishi, some ninjas, and a big ranged figure like Q9/Q10 is pretty viable as a mid-tier army.
If you allow Marvel, you can always just run the Hulk.... Monthly Utah Tournaments in SLC!!
Maps | Customs | Battle Reports 10 Points Under Videos "I'll save myself some time and say I pretty much 100% agree with Bigga" ~Flash_19 |
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Re: Is it even possible...
If you allow C3G, you can forget squads even exist half the time.
C3G can be played with official Heroscape, but it's not recommended.
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Re: Is it even possible...
In Classic?
Major Q9 Raelin the Kyrie Warrior (RotV) Cyprien Esenwein Sonya Esenwein Guilty McCreech Isamu 495 Points Everything will die.... |
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Re: Is it even possible...
I think vydar ranged builds without squads have won tournaments before.
I've seen Braxas Raelin RotV Eltahale Marro Warriors win a tournament with about 20 attendees. Last edited by Neo; February 14th, 2019 at 07:22 PM. |
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Re: Is it even possible...
Actually, I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but
@The Dewk
schooled the Utah scene at our latest January Monthly with an all hero army (though it should be noted that 4/5 of the heroes was C3V/SoV):
The Varja Asterios Kaemon Awa Rygarn Bol I think in the long run it's very possible to do well and even win a tournament with an all Unique Hero army, but it's going to require some incredible play. The Dewk, for example, is a great player and definitely has the skill level required to pilot such an army to success. Monthly Utah Tournaments in SLC!!
Maps | Customs | Battle Reports 10 Points Under Videos "I'll save myself some time and say I pretty much 100% agree with Bigga" ~Flash_19 |
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Re: Is it even possible...
I don't see how Raelin+Q9+Hydrax2 is even close to a bad army. I'd take that any day over an Elf Wizard build despite its lameness lol
Pretty much any army with Raelin+big multi attack hero is going to do at least fairly well. Zelrig+Nilfheim+Raelin+Brave Arrow isn't bad. Iron Golemx4+Syvarris if you want your SA-friend to not be friends with you anymore. That new C3V fig Talingul looks decent. Maybe Talingul+IGx3+Syvarris instead. Also Ornak+Hydras is a thing. |
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