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{{CardTabs|Gondor}} | {{CardTabs|Gondor}} | ||
[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C|Gondor}} [[Possession]] from the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] set. | [[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C|Gondor}} [[Possession]] from the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] set.</noinclude> | ||
{{CardInfobox|1R90}} | {{CardInfobox|1R90}} | ||
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= Strategy = | = Strategy = | ||
Powerful possession with an exert-to-wound ability. Direct wounding is an envied ability to target powerful minions (Such as {{Card| | Powerful possession with an exert-to-wound ability. Direct wounding is an envied ability to target powerful minions (Such as {{Card|4R164}}), to wound minions with powerful exert-to-play abilities (Such as {{Card|1U231}}), or to kill low-vitality minions to prevent a swarm of minions (like {{C|Moria}} or {{C|Dunland}}). With {{Card|1R114}}, it's possible to kill minions with 4 vitality, potentially making a double move viable. | ||
Decks that feature Aragorn's Bow often prioritize healing (such as {{Card| | Decks that feature Aragorn's Bow often prioritize healing (such as {{Card|3R13}} or {{Card|3C43}}) as Aragorn could create a lot of exertions with his ability. Aragorn's Bow is also often seen in conjunction with other directed wounding (such as {{Card|1R50}}; {{Card|1U57}}, or {{Card|1U56}}) as well as in mass archery decks, but he can also be used effectively with Maneuver wounding (such as {{Card|4C115}}, {{Card|4U53}}, or {{Card|7R50}}) or skirmish phase wounding (such as {{Card|10R72}} or Power According to His Stature). | ||
The direct wounding capability of Aragorn bearing Aragorn's Bow creates a natural synergy with | The direct wounding capability of Aragorn bearing Aragorn's Bow creates a natural synergy with Eomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark and similar Rohan strategies relating to wounds (such as We Left None Alive or Elite Rider). Natural synergy also exists with Gandalf and Strength of Spirit. | ||
= Strengths and Weaknesses = | = Strengths and Weaknesses = | ||
== Strong Versus... == | == Strong Versus... == | ||
* Fellowship archery reductors ( | * Fellowship archery reductors (Uruk-Hai Armory, Pinned Down), as those can't prevent Aragorn's wounds | ||
* Minions with only 1 vitality (such as | * Minions with only 1 vitality (such as Bill Ferny, Swarthy Sneering Fellow or Goblin Runner) | ||
* Minions that need to exert to trigger effects (such as | * Minions that need to exert to trigger effects (such as Orthanc Champion or Easterling Lieutenant) | ||
* Minions that have already exerted prior to archery (such as | * Minions that have already exerted prior to archery (such as Ulaire Nelya, Third of the Nine Riders) | ||
* Minions that spot other minions to trigger effects (such as | * Minions that spot other minions to trigger effects (such as Ugluk, SoS or Moria Archer Troop, by killing other archers or trackers to prevent spotting requirement) | ||
== Weak Versus... == | == Weak Versus... == | ||
* Effects that skip the archery phase ( | * Effects that skip the archery phase (The Balrog, Durin's Bane, Fill with Fear, Spies of Saruman, Hillman Horde) | ||
* Effects that prevent archery special actions ( | * Effects that prevent archery special actions (Isengard Warrior, Final Strike) | ||
* Effects that can pay to prevent wounds ( | * Effects that can pay to prevent wounds (Saruman, Keeper of Isengard, Goblin Armory, Hides) | ||
* Effects that prevent wounds in general ( | * Effects that prevent wounds in general (Broad-Bladed Sword, Easterling Polearm, Line of Defense, High Vantage, Pavise) | ||
* High vitality minions ( | * High vitality minions (Isengard Warg-riders, Shelob) | ||
* Effects that punish archers ( | * Effects that punish archers (Relentless Charge, Cave Troll's Chain, Malice) | ||
* Possession and Ranged Weapon discard ( | * Possession and Ranged Weapon discard (Fill With Fear, Isengard Smith, Stricken Dumb, Corsair Marauder) | ||
= Alternate Versions = | = Alternate Versions = | ||
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'''Fellowship Block "Super Friends" by Ringbearer''' | '''Fellowship Block "Super Friends" by Ringbearer''' | ||
Ring-bearer: | Ring-bearer: Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer | ||
Ring: The One Ring, Isildur's Bane | |||
Ring: | |||
Free Peoples Draw Deck: | Free Peoples Draw Deck: | ||
1x Arwen, Daughter of Elrond | |||
1x Legolas, Greenleaf | |||
4x Aragorn, Heir to the White City | |||
2x Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith | |||
1x Celeborn, Lord of Lorien | |||
3x Elrond, Lord of Rivendell | |||
3x Galadriel, Lady of Light | |||
1x Orophin, Lorien Bowman | |||
1x Rúmil, Elven Protector | |||
2x Gwemegil | |||
2x Aragorn's Bow | |||
1x Armor | |||
1x Flaming Brand | |||
1x Horn of Boromir | |||
2x Ranger's Sword | |||
2x Sting | |||
2x Secret Sentinels | |||
2x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men | |||
3x No Stranger to the Shadows | |||