Sick and tired of being shot by other factions ranged units while all you can do is watch? Introducing the crossbowmen!

Been out for awhile...

39 minutes ago, Aurelus said:

Been out for awhile...

And no less special!

\begin{joke} Oh man... I'm blind! There should be a trigger warning about that shirt! \end{joke}

I actually like precise strike, if you play against a lot of siege units or death knight I can totally see it come into play. I agree that it is not universally good though. I wouldn't play it in a tournament, for example.

I find that Visored helms is too costly for what it does. I can't wait for the Outland scout exclusive upgrades.

I don't get the Visored Helms hate. Granted I don't know the dials on the oathsworns, but couldn't you dial in a late charge and use the visor to get +1 armor? 3 armor is nothing to snuff at, and having a late charge is awesome. Now, I agree the card is bad for crossbow dudes.

Or, I believe they attack is at init 7. Dial in a late attack knowing that you have 3 armor...

1 hour ago, Seawhale said:

I don't get the Visored Helms hate. Granted I don't know the dials on the oathsworns, but couldn't you dial in a late charge and use the visor to get +1 armor? 3 armor is nothing to snuff at, and having a late charge is awesome. Now, I agree the card is bad for crossbow dudes.

Or, I believe they attack is at init 7. Dial in a late attack knowing that you have 3 armor...

Oathsworn have a white armor modifier though. An attack at Initiative 3 with an armor up provides the same result but with multiple attacks.

Spearmen might want it though they can also armor up for the most part. Also for multiple attacks. And larger formations can take shield wall instead.

That leaves Rune Golems however they already have high armor and probably want Wind Runes instead if you are taking a larger formation.

Really there is alot of better options for that equipment slot. Visored Helms is just to expensive for a one use armor buff for a single attack that you have to rally/spend inspiration to ready again.

I think Spearmen are the best candidate, especially in a meta with regenerating skeletons. I can see a situation where the Spearmen are worn down, and Shield Wall is no longer helpful because Reanimates keep coming back. Moreover, the Spearmen can dial in their late attack + hit modifier for more damage, and still get a shield regardless of the size of opposing units (I think that may have been mentioned before, but I wasn't sure).

6 hours ago, Parakitor said:

I think Spearmen are the best candidate, especially in a meta with regenerating skeletons. I can see a situation where the Spearmen are worn down, and Shield Wall is no longer helpful because Reanimates keep coming back. Moreover, the Spearmen can dial in their late attack + hit modifier for more damage, and still get a shield regardless of the size of opposing units (I think that may have been mentioned before, but I wasn't sure).

I don't mind this idea actually. Take the spearmen on the offensive. Dial in late attacks with extra hit all day. 7 points is steep though. At least Spearmen are usually positioned in a place where they can get extra inspiration tokens.