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	[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C\|Elven}} [[Companion]] from the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] set.		[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C\|Elven}} [[Companion]] from the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] set.

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	Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.		Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.

	Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a '''[[Ranger]]''' for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].		Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a '''[[Ranger]]''' for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the [[PC Errata\|PC-errata]] version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].

	Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being [[overwhelm]]ed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.		Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being [[overwhelm]]ed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.

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	= Strategy =		= Strategy =

	This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in [[Fellowship Block]], and a staple of {{C\|Elven}} decks in that format, especially "[[Super Friends]]" {{C\|Elven}}/{{C\|Gondor}} decks. These decks usually run her in the starting fellowship, particularly alongside {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}. Because of her card text and strong exclusive possession, she's one of the best early-game skirmishers that only costs 2 twilight, and the best {{C\|Elven}} skirmisher companion in Fellowship Block. In that format, she chiefly competes with {{Card\|Gimli, Son of Gloin}} as a 2-cost disposable skirmisher to help protect at early sites.		This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in [[Fellowship Block]], and a staple of {{C\|Elven}} decks in that format, especially "[[Super Friends]]" {{C\|Elven}}/{{C\|Gondor}} decks. These decks usually run her in the starting fellowship, particularly alongside {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}. Because of her card text and strong exclusive possession, she's one of the best early-game skirmishers that only costs 2 twilight, and the best {{C\|Elven}} skirmisher companion in Fellowship Block. In that format, she chiefly competes with {{Card\|Gimli, Son of Gloin}} as a 2-cost disposable skirmisher to help protect the [[Fellowship]] at early sites.

	Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil ~~(1R47)~~}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.		Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.

	Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a [[Ranger]] for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].		Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a '''[[Ranger]]''' for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].

	Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being ~~overwhelmed~~ without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.		Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being [[overwhelm]]ed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.

	Daughter of Elrond is the most popular version of Arwen until formats that include [[Return of the King]]. {{Card\|Arwen, Lady Undomiel}} is slow to set up, and {{Card\|Arwen, Elven Rider}} only offers a small protection against wounds on the [[Ring-bearer]], which are fairly rare. After Fellowship Block, she loses her uniqueness somewhat, as [[The Two Towers]] introduces {{Card\|Elven Sword}}, a strong [[hand weapon]] any Elf can use. Then, after set 7, she drops off completely, because {{Card\|Arwen, Fair Elf Maiden}} serves essentially the same purpose while also being more versatile for any deck that doesn't specifically need a ranger. Most dangerous Nazgul are fierce anyway. Even if you need a 2-cost starting Elf companion focused specifically on Nazgul for some reason, {{Card\|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} is much stronger.		Daughter of Elrond is the most popular version of Arwen until formats that include [[Return of the King]]. {{Card\|Arwen, Lady Undomiel}} is slow to set up, and {{Card\|Arwen, Elven Rider}} only offers a small protection against wounds on the [[Ring-bearer]], which are fairly rare. After Fellowship Block, she loses her uniqueness somewhat, as [[The Two Towers]] introduces {{Card\|Elven Sword}}, a strong [[hand weapon]] any Elf can use. Then, after set 7, she drops off completely, because {{Card\|Arwen, Fair Elf Maiden}} serves essentially the same purpose while also being more versatile for any deck that doesn't specifically need a '''ranger'''. Most dangerous Nazgul are '''fierce''' anyway. Even if you need a 2-cost starting Elf companion focused specifically on Nazgul for some reason, {{Card\|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} is much stronger.

			In a vacuum, Daughter of Elrond is worse than {{Card\|Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood}}, who does the same thing but also inflicts an [[archery]] wound each turn. However, Daughter of Elrond is usually played alongside stronger versions of [[Legolas]], such as {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, or in decks with '''[[ranger]]''' synergies, like [[Super Friends]].

	= Strengths and Weaknesses =		= Strengths and Weaknesses =

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	This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in Fellowship Block, ~~due to Lady Undomiel~~'s ~~ability requiring a lot~~ of ~~setup~~, and Elven ~~Rider's~~ text ~~being rarely useful. Although~~ Nazgul ~~are not~~ the most common Shadow ~~of Fellowship~~ block, ~~they see a decent amount~~ of ~~play and this Arwen~~ can ~~be an effective counter to them with~~ Gwemegil ~~and/or Asfaloth. Her text also helps out a lot at~~ the ~~beginning~~, ~~since Nazgul are~~ the ~~most likely Shadow~~ to ~~cause overwhelms (and are the strongest Shadow~~ in ~~general)~~. ~~Note that she~~ is ~~a Ranger~~, and as ~~such benefits from Ranger spotting~~ cards ~~such~~ as ~~Swordsman~~ of ~~the Northern Kingdom~~, No Stranger to the Shadows and [[~~lotr01110\|Pathfinder~~]], ~~as well as cards like Ancient Roads~~ in ~~later sets~~. ~~She also has the~~ Aragorn ~~signet~~, ~~so she works well~~ with ~~King~~ in ~~Exile~~ and ~~Hard Choice~~. ~~Nazgul stay relevant in later sets~~, so her ~~ability~~ is ~~always useful~~, ~~however~~ she is ~~a little bit eclipsed by Fair Elf Maiden in~~ Return of the King, as ~~most~~ Nazgul are fierce anyway.		This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in [[Fellowship Block]], and a staple of {{C\|Elven}} decks in that format, especially "[[Super Friends]]" {{C\|Elven}}/{{C\|Gondor}} decks. These decks usually run her in the starting fellowship, particularly alongside {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}. Because of her card text and strong exclusive possession, she's one of the best early-game skirmishers that only costs 2 twilight, and the best {{C\|Elven}} skirmisher companion in Fellowship Block. In that format, she chiefly competes with {{Card\|Gimli, Son of Gloin}} as a 2-cost disposable skirmisher to help protect at early sites.

			Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil (1R47)}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.

			Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a [[Ranger]] for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].

			Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being overwhelmed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.

			Daughter of Elrond is the most popular version of Arwen until formats that include [[Return of the King]]. {{Card\|Arwen, Lady Undomiel}} is slow to set up, and {{Card\|Arwen, Elven Rider}} only offers a small protection against wounds on the [[Ring-bearer]], which are fairly rare. After Fellowship Block, she loses her uniqueness somewhat, as [[The Two Towers]] introduces {{Card\|Elven Sword}}, a strong [[hand weapon]] any Elf can use. Then, after set 7, she drops off completely, because {{Card\|Arwen, Fair Elf Maiden}} serves essentially the same purpose while also being more versatile for any deck that doesn't specifically need a ranger. Most dangerous Nazgul are fierce anyway. Even if you need a 2-cost starting Elf companion focused specifically on Nazgul for some reason, {{Card\|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} is much stronger.

	= Strengths and Weaknesses =		= Strengths and Weaknesses =

			== Synergizes With... ==

			* {{Card\|Gwemegil}}. There's little reason to play her without her sword.
			* [[Ranger]] support cards, especially {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}}
			* [[Aragorn signet]] support cards, particularly {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}
			* Large decks, or decks that are prone to clogging up your hand with unplayable cards.

	== Strong Versus... ==		== Strong Versus... ==

	* Nazgul		* [[Nazgul]]

	== Weak Versus... ==		== Weak Versus... ==

	* Uruk-hai		* Non-Nazgul [[beatdown]], particularly {{C\|Isengard}}. [[Uruk-hai]] can overwhelm her early in the game, and win skirmishes later in the game.

	= Alternate Personas =		= Alternate Personas =
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 = Strategy =
 This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in Fellowship Block, due to Lady Undomiel's ability requiring a lot of setup, and Elven Rider's text being rarely useful. Although Nazgul are not the most common Shadow of Fellowship block, they see a decent amount of play and this Arwen can be an effective counter to them with Gwemegil and/or Asfaloth. Her text also helps out a lot at the beginning, since Nazgul are the most likely Shadow to cause overwhelms (and are the strongest Shadow in general). Note that she is a Ranger, and as such benefits from Ranger spotting cards such as Swordsman of the Northern Kingdom, No Stranger to the Shadows and [[lotr01110|Pathfinder]], as well as cards like Ancient Roads in later sets. She also has the Aragorn signet, so she works well with King in Exile and Hard Choice. Nazgul stay relevant in later sets, so her ability is always useful, however she is a little bit eclipsed by Fair Elf Maiden in Return of the King, as most Nazgul are fierce anyway.
 = Strengths and Weaknesses =
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 * Nazgul
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{{NavBar|Lotr01030|Fellowship of the Ring Index|Ancient Enmity (1U29)|Arwen, Daughter of Elrond (1R30T)}}

{{LegacyCardInfoBox
| SetNum=01
| CardNum=030
| SetName=The Fellowship of the Ring

| Side=Free People

| Culture=Elven

| Twilight=2

| FullCardType=Companion • Elf

| Stat1Name=Strength
| Stat1=6

| Stat2Name=Vitality
| Stat2=3

| Stat3Name=Resistance
| Stat3=6

| Signet=[[Aragorn Signet|Aragorn]]

| GameText=Ranger. While skirmishing a Nazgul, Arwen is strength +3.

| Lore=''"Long she had been in the land of her mother's kin, in Lórien beyond the mountains, and was but lately returned to Rivendell to her father's house."''

| Rarity=R
| Notes=
}}

= General Strategy =

This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in Fellowship Block, due to Lady Undomiel's ability requiring a lot of setup, and Elven Rider's text being rarely useful. Although Nazgul are not the most common Shadow of Fellowship block, they see a decent amount of play and this Arwen can be an effective counter to them with Gwemegil and/or Asfaloth. Her text also helps out a lot at the beginning, since Nazgul are the most likely Shadow to cause overwhelms (and are the strongest Shadow in general). Note that she is a Ranger, and as such benefits from Ranger spotting cards such as Swordsman of the Northern Kingdom, No Stranger to the Shadows and [[lotr01110|Pathfinder]], as well as cards like Ancient Roads in later sets. She also has the Aragorn signet, so she works well with King in Exile and Hard Choice. Nazgul stay relevant in later sets, so her ability is always useful, however she is a little bit eclipsed by Fair Elf Maiden in Return of the King, as most Nazgul are fierce anyway.

= Strengths and Weaknesses =

=== Strong Versus... ===

* Nazgul

=== Weak Versus... ===

* Uruk-hai

= Extra Information =
== Other Versions of Arwen ==

* [[lotr00028|Fair Elf Maiden (P)]]
* [[lotr00063|Maiden of Rivendell (P)]]
* [[lotr00079|Staunch Defender (P)]]
* [[lotr00d16|Maiden of Rivendell (D)]]
* [[lotr03007|Elven Rider]]
* [[lotr03008|Lady Undomiel]]
* [[lotr03m01|Elven Rider (M)]]
* [[lotr06013|Evenstar of Her People]]
* [[lotr07016|Fair Elf Maiden]]
* [[lotr10005|Echo of Luthien]]
* [[lotr10006|Queen of Elves and Men]]
* [[lotr10006t|Queen of Elves and Men (T)]]
* [[lotr11015|Staunch Defender]]
* [[lotr13009|Reflection of Luthien]]
* [[lotr15011|She-Elf]]
* [[lotr19006|Royal Maiden]]

== Other Prints of Arwen, Daughter of Elrond ==

* [[lotr01030t|The Fellowship of the Ring]]

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	Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.		Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.

	Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a '''[[Ranger]]''' for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].		Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a '''[[Ranger]]''' for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the [[PC Errata\|PC-errata]] version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].

	Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being [[overwhelm]]ed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.		Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being [[overwhelm]]ed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.

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	This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in [[Fellowship Block]], and a staple of {{C\|Elven}} decks in that format, especially "[[Super Friends]]" {{C\|Elven}}/{{C\|Gondor}} decks. These decks usually run her in the starting fellowship, particularly alongside {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}. Because of her card text and strong exclusive possession, she's one of the best early-game skirmishers that only costs 2 twilight, and the best {{C\|Elven}} skirmisher companion in Fellowship Block. In that format, she chiefly competes with {{Card\|Gimli, Son of Gloin}} as a 2-cost disposable skirmisher to help protect at early sites.		This version of Arwen is the most commonly used in [[Fellowship Block]], and a staple of {{C\|Elven}} decks in that format, especially "[[Super Friends]]" {{C\|Elven}}/{{C\|Gondor}} decks. These decks usually run her in the starting fellowship, particularly alongside {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}. Because of her card text and strong exclusive possession, she's one of the best early-game skirmishers that only costs 2 twilight, and the best {{C\|Elven}} skirmisher companion in Fellowship Block. In that format, she chiefly competes with {{Card\|Gimli, Son of Gloin}} as a 2-cost disposable skirmisher to help protect the [[Fellowship]] at early sites.

	Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil ~~(1R47)~~}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.		Her base strength is fairly low, and her card text only increases her strength against Nazgul, when {{C\|Wraith}} is hardly the most common Shadow culture in this block. (It still helps against decks that [[splash]] {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}.) However, she can bear {{Card\|Gwemegil}}, one of the best hand weapons in the entirety of [[Fellowship Block]], and one of the few [[hand weapon]]s available to {{C\|Elven}} characters in that block. Gwemegil is almost always good for at least +3 strength on its own when necessary, and doubles as a useful tool to help [[cycle]] useless cards out of your hand. Like all Elves, she can also bear {{Card\|Asfaloth}} for more strength, although card's discard clause often makes it too awkward to bother including.

	Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a [[Ranger]] for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].		Arwen, Daughter of Elrond is also useful for her synergy with {{C\|Gondor}} cards. She serves as an elf for {{Card\|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}}, a '''[[Ranger]]''' for cards like {{Card\|No Stranger to the Shadows}} and the PC-errata version of {{Card\|Flaming Brand}}, and has an [[Aragorn signet]] to benefit from {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. The [[Super Friends]] deck, focused on Aragorn, Boromir, {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, and Daughter of Elrond along with a pile of {{C\|Elven}} [[Ally\|allies]], is a common deck archetype in [[Fellowship Block]].

	Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being ~~overwhelmed~~ without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.		Regardless of your deck, using Arwen is fairly straightforward. She's a cheap, disposable skirmisher, generally the first to take wounds and the first to be allowed to die. Your main concern is making sure you get her Gwemegil before your opponent can play any minions that are too large, because her low base strength is prone to being [[overwhelm]]ed without help. Unless your opponent is playing a {{C\|Wraith}} Shadow or you're playing a pure {{C\|Elven}} deck, it's unlikely that she'll be your best skirmisher for very long, so don't feel bad expending her to fend off the Balrog, or to enable a key late-game double move.

	Daughter of Elrond is the most popular version of Arwen until formats that include [[Return of the King]]. {{Card\|Arwen, Lady Undomiel}} is slow to set up, and {{Card\|Arwen, Elven Rider}} only offers a small protection against wounds on the [[Ring-bearer]], which are fairly rare. After Fellowship Block, she loses her uniqueness somewhat, as [[The Two Towers]] introduces {{Card\|Elven Sword}}, a strong [[hand weapon]] any Elf can use. Then, after set 7, she drops off completely, because {{Card\|Arwen, Fair Elf Maiden}} serves essentially the same purpose while also being more versatile for any deck that doesn't specifically need a ranger. Most dangerous Nazgul are fierce anyway. Even if you need a 2-cost starting Elf companion focused specifically on Nazgul for some reason, {{Card\|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} is much stronger.		Daughter of Elrond is the most popular version of Arwen until formats that include [[Return of the King]]. {{Card\|Arwen, Lady Undomiel}} is slow to set up, and {{Card\|Arwen, Elven Rider}} only offers a small protection against wounds on the [[Ring-bearer]], which are fairly rare. After Fellowship Block, she loses her uniqueness somewhat, as [[The Two Towers]] introduces {{Card\|Elven Sword}}, a strong [[hand weapon]] any Elf can use. Then, after set 7, she drops off completely, because {{Card\|Arwen, Fair Elf Maiden}} serves essentially the same purpose while also being more versatile for any deck that doesn't specifically need a '''ranger'''. Most dangerous Nazgul are '''fierce''' anyway. Even if you need a 2-cost starting Elf companion focused specifically on Nazgul for some reason, {{Card\|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} is much stronger.

			In a vacuum, Daughter of Elrond is worse than {{Card\|Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood}}, who does the same thing but also inflicts an [[archery]] wound each turn. However, Daughter of Elrond is usually played alongside stronger versions of [[Legolas]], such as {{Card\|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, or in decks with '''[[ranger]]''' synergies, like [[Super Friends]].

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