Fire in the Night -- two more player cards

By dalestephenson, in The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

I haven’t actually tried him yet, but I think Caleb... err... Thalion should be great in a Thurindir deck. I’m glad Dunedain are getting bonuses besides the engaged effects.

14 hours ago, Halberto said:

And the skinchanger is a non unique 2 cost ally with 1wp. Probably the best questing ally in tactic...

Steward of Orthanc, Grimbold, Meneldor, Bofur, and Envoy of Pelargir are better options, IMHO.

If we include neutrals, throw in Treebeard and Ranger of Cardolan (if you qualify). Envoy has the best efficiency if you have a noble, 1 wp for 1 cost, but Steward of Orthanc's combination of 2 wp and some card draw is delicious for tactics.

Looking strictly at tactics allies, skinchangers 1wp for 2 cost is matched only by Derndingle Warrior and Mithlond Sea-Watcher, plus Guthlaf with the Rohan hero discount. Dunedain Hunter gives 1 wp for free, but comes with an enemy. Bofur, Grimbold, Meneldor, and Beechbone provide 2 wp for 3, matching the Steward of Orthanc, but suffer from being unique. At 2wp for 4 cost you have some another non-unique option in Eagles of the Misty Mountains. Rumil is also 4-for-2 but unique.

The nice thing about the skinchanger is that he can quest, then be discarded for something beefier in time for combat.

On 11/5/2018 at 4:23 PM, Halberto said:

Also Followed is a tactic trap card that is played in your play area and attach to the first enemy that engages you.

Ah! You're right. I had completely forgot about Followed. :)