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| SetNum=01 | |||
| CardNum=243 | |||
| SetName=Fellowship of the Ring | |||
| Side=Shadow | |||
| Culture=Sauron | |||
| Twilight=2 | |||
| FullCardType=Event | |||
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| GameText=Maneuver: If the total number of burdens and companions in the dead pile is at least 12, spot a [SAURON] Orc to corrupt the Ring-bearer. | |||
| Lore=“‘The Nameless Enemy has arisen again. Smoke rises once more from Orodruin that we call Mount Doom.'” | |||
| Rarity=R | |||
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= General Strategy = | |||
A "winner takes all" event, Despair creates an instant win when certain conditions are met by the Shadow player. Despair requires [2] twilight in the Maneuver phase, a [Sauron] Orc in play, and a combination of twelve burdens or companions in the dead pile. In theory, the event sounds reasonable enough--such a complete attack should have the opponent against the ropes. In practice, the card is not very playable. While the [2] twilight and Orc are easy enough spotting requirements, the combination of burdens and dead companions is remarkably high at 12. At even numbers, 6 burdens and 6 companions in the dead pile suggests the Shadow player is already incredibly close to winning the game in most cases. In fact, many decks--particularly in Fellowship Block format--do not contain more than 5 companions in total, meaning the Shadow player would need eight burdens and the four companions killed. | A "winner takes all" event, Despair creates an instant win when certain conditions are met by the Shadow player. Despair requires [2] twilight in the Maneuver phase, a [Sauron] Orc in play, and a combination of twelve burdens or companions in the dead pile. In theory, the event sounds reasonable enough--such a complete attack should have the opponent against the ropes. In practice, the card is not very playable. While the [2] twilight and Orc are easy enough spotting requirements, the combination of burdens and dead companions is remarkably high at 12. At even numbers, 6 burdens and 6 companions in the dead pile suggests the Shadow player is already incredibly close to winning the game in most cases. In fact, many decks--particularly in Fellowship Block format--do not contain more than 5 companions in total, meaning the Shadow player would need eight burdens and the four companions killed. | ||
= Strengths and Weaknesses = | = Strengths and Weaknesses = | ||
== Strong Versus... == | |||
=== Strong Versus... === | |||
* Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul can spot burdens to weaken or kill companions | * Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul can spot burdens to weaken or kill companions | ||
* Desperate Defense of the Ring, Thin and Stretched, and The Ring Is Mine are solid [Sauron] burden cards | * Desperate Defense of the Ring, Thin and Stretched, and The Ring Is Mine are solid [Sauron] burden cards | ||
== Weak Versus... == | === Weak Versus... === | ||
* Hand clog early in the game | * Hand clog early in the game | ||
* Incredibly situational | * Incredibly situational | ||
* Alternate Ring-Bearers are often corrupted long before the card can be played | * Alternate Ring-Bearers are often corrupted long before the card can be played | ||
