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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. | ||
{{CardInfobox|1R90}} | {{CardInfobox|1R90}} | ||
{{QueryCardCategories|1R90}}</noinclude> | |||
{{QueryCardCategories|1R90}} | |||
= 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|Orthanc Champion}}), to wound minions with powerful exert-to-play abilities (Such as {{Card|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}}), or to kill low-vitality minions to prevent a swarm of minions (like {{C|Moria}} or {{C|Dunland}}). With {{Card|The Sage of Elendil}}, 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|Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad}} or {{Card|Might of Numenor}}) 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|Greenleaf}}; {{Card|Rumil, Elven Protector}}, or {{Card|Orophin, Lorien Bowman}}) as well as in mass archery decks, but he can also be used effectively with Maneuver wounding (such as {{Card|Defend It and Hope}}, {{Card|Quick As May Be}}, or {{Card|Terrible and Evil}}) or skirmish phase wounding (such as {{Card|Lady of Ithilien}} or {{Card|Power According to His Stature}}). | ||
The direct wounding capability of Aragorn bearing Aragorn's Bow creates a natural synergy with {{Card| | The direct wounding capability of Aragorn bearing Aragorn's Bow creates a natural synergy with {{Card|Third Marshal of Riddermark}} and similar Rohan strategies relating to wounds (such as {{Card|We Left None Alive}} or {{Card|Elite Rider}}). Natural synergy also exists with {{C|Gandalf}} and {{Card|1C85}}. | ||
= Strengths and Weaknesses = | = Strengths and Weaknesses = | ||
== Strong Versus... == | == Strong Versus... == | ||
* Fellowship archery reductors ({{Card| | * Fellowship archery reductors ({{Card|Uruk-hai Armory}}, {{Card|Pinned Down}}), as those can't prevent Aragorn's wounds | ||
* Minions with only 1 vitality (such as {{Card| | * Minions with only 1 vitality (such as {{Card|Bill Ferny, Swarthy Sneering Fellow}} or {{Card|Goblin Runner}}) | ||
* Minions that need to exert to trigger effects (such as {{Card| | * Minions that need to exert to trigger effects (such as {{Card|Orthanc Champion}} or {{Card|Easterling Lieutenant}}) | ||
* Minions that have already exerted prior to archery (such as {{Card| | * Minions that have already exerted prior to archery (such as {{Card|Third of the Nine Riders}}) | ||
* Minions that spot other minions to trigger effects (such as {{Card| | * Minions that spot other minions to trigger effects (such as {{Card|Ugluk, Servant of Saruman}} or {{Card|Moria Archer Troop}}, by killing other archers or trackers to prevent spotting requirement) | ||
== Weak Versus... == | == Weak Versus... == | ||
* Effects that skip the archery phase (The Balrog, Durin's Bane, Fill with Fear, Spies of Saruman, Hillman Horde) | * Effects that skip the archery phase ({{Card|The Balrog, Durin's Bane}}, {{Card|Fill with Fear}}, {{Card|Spies of Saruman}}, {{Card|Hillman Horde}}) | ||
* Effects that prevent archery special actions (Isengard Warrior, Final Strike) | * Effects that prevent archery special actions ({{Card|Isengard Warrior}}, {{Card|Final Strike}}) | ||
* Effects that can pay to prevent wounds (Saruman, Keeper of Isengard, Goblin Armory, Hides) | * Effects that can pay to prevent wounds ({{Card|Saruman, Keeper of Isengard}}, {{Card|Goblin Armory}}, {{Card|Hides}}) | ||
* Effects that prevent wounds in general (Broad-Bladed Sword, Easterling Polearm, Line of Defense, High Vantage, Pavise) | * Effects that prevent wounds in general ({{Card|Broad-Bladed Sword}}, {{Card|Easterling Polearm}}, {{Card|Line of Defense}}, {{Card|High Vantage}}, {{Card|Pavise}}) | ||
* High vitality minions (Isengard Warg- | * High vitality minions ({{C|Isengard}} [[Warg-rider]]s, Shelob) | ||
* Effects that punish archers (Relentless Charge, Cave Troll's Chain, Malice) | * Effects that punish archers ({{Card|Relentless Charge}}, {{Card|Cave Troll's Chain}}, {{Card|Malice}}) | ||
* Possession and Ranged Weapon discard (Fill With Fear, Isengard Smith, Stricken Dumb, Corsair Marauder) | * Possession and Ranged Weapon discard ({{Card|Fill With Fear}}, {{Card|Isengard Smith}}, {{Card|Stricken Dumb}}, {{Card|Corsair Marauder}}) | ||
= Alternate Versions = | = Alternate Versions = | ||
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'''Fellowship Block "Super Friends" by Ringbearer''' | '''Fellowship Block "Super Friends" by Ringbearer''' | ||
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer | Ring-bearer: {{Card|Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer}} | ||
Ring: The One Ring, Isildur's Bane | |||
Ring: {{Card|The One Ring, Isildur's Bane}} | |||
Free Peoples Draw Deck: | Free Peoples Draw Deck: | ||
1x Arwen, Daughter of Elrond | |||
1x Legolas, Greenleaf | * 1x {{Card|Arwen, Daughter of Elrond}} | ||
4x Aragorn, Heir to the White City | * 1x {{Card|Legolas, Greenleaf}} | ||
2x Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith | * 4x {{Card|Aragorn, Heir to the White City}} | ||
1x Celeborn, Lord of Lorien | * 2x {{Card|Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith}} | ||
3x Elrond, Lord of Rivendell | * 1x {{Card|Celeborn, Lord of Lorien}} | ||
3x Galadriel, Lady of Light | * 3x {{Card|Elrond, Lord of Rivendell}} | ||
1x Orophin, Lorien Bowman | * 3x {{Card|Galadriel, Lady of Light}} | ||
1x Rúmil, Elven Protector | * 1x {{Card|Orophin, Lorien Bowman}} | ||
2x Gwemegil | * 1x {{Card|Rúmil, Elven Protector}} | ||
2x Aragorn's Bow | * 2x {{Card|Gwemegil}} | ||
1x Armor | * 2x {{Card|Aragorn's Bow}} | ||
1x Flaming Brand | * 1x {{Card|Armor}} | ||
1x Horn of Boromir | * 1x {{Card|Flaming Brand}} | ||
2x Ranger's Sword | * 1x {{Card|Horn of Boromir}} | ||
2x Sting | * 2x {{Card|Ranger's Sword}} | ||
2x Secret Sentinels | * 2x {{Card|Sting}} | ||
2x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men | * 2x {{Card|Secret Sentinels}} | ||
3x No Stranger to the Shadows | * 2x {{Card|The Last Alliance of Elves and Men}} | ||
* 3x {{Card|No Stranger to the Shadows}} | |||
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Strategy[edit]
Powerful possession with an exert-to-wound ability. Direct wounding is an envied ability to target powerful minions (Such as Orthanc Champion (4R164)
), to wound minions with powerful exert-to-play abilities (Such as Úlairë Enquëa, Lieutenant of Morgul (1U231)
), or to kill low-vitality minions to prevent a swarm of minions (like 
Moria or 
Dunland). With The Sage of Elendil
, 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 Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad (3R13)
or Might of Númenor (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 Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50)
; Rúmil, Elven Protector (1U57)
, or Orophin, Lorien Bowman (1U56)
) as well as in mass archery decks, but he can also be used effectively with Maneuver wounding (such as Defend It and Hope (4C115)
, Quick As May Be (4U53)
, or Terrible and Evil (7R50)
) or skirmish phase wounding (such as Éowyn, Lady of Ithilien (10R72)
or Power According to His Stature (1R308)
).
The direct wounding capability of Aragorn bearing Aragorn's Bow creates a natural synergy with Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark (4R267)
and similar Rohan strategies relating to wounds (such as We Left None Alive (6C97)
or Elite Rider (4C265)
). Natural synergy also exists with 
Gandalf and Strength of Spirit (1C85)
.
Strengths and Weaknesses[edit]
Strong Versus...[edit]
- Fellowship archery reductors (Uruk-hai Armory (1C157)
, Pinned Down (1C192)
), as those can't prevent Aragorn's wounds - Minions with only 1 vitality (such as Bill Ferny, Swarthy Sneering Fellow (2R75)
or Goblin Runner (1U178)
) - Minions that need to exert to trigger effects (such as Orthanc Champion (4R164)
or Easterling Lieutenant (4C228)
) - Minions that have already exerted prior to archery (such as Úlairë Nelya, Third of the Nine Riders (11S222)
) - Minions that spot other minions to trigger effects (such as Uglúk, Servant of Saruman (4R176)
or Moria Archer Troop (2U67)
, by killing other archers or trackers to prevent spotting requirement)
Weak Versus...[edit]
- Effects that skip the archery phase (The Balrog, Durin's Bane (2C51)
, Fill With Fear (2U56)
, Spies of Saruman (1R140)
, Hillman Horde (4R22)
) - Effects that prevent archery special actions (Isengard Warrior (3U61)
, Final Strike (10U20)
) - Effects that can pay to prevent wounds (Saruman, Keeper of Isengard (3R68)
, Goblin Armory (1R173)
, Hides (4R19)
) - Effects that prevent wounds in general (Broad-bladed Sword (4C142)
, Easterling Polearm (6U79)
, Line of Defense (8C63)
, High Vantage (10U44)
, Pavise (11C94)
) - High vitality minions (
Isengard Warg-riders, Shelob) - Effects that punish archers (Relentless Charge (1U223)
, Cave Troll's Chain (2R53)
, Malice (3U79)
) - Possession and Ranged Weapon discard (Fill With Fear (2U56)
, Isengard Smith (3U60)
, Stricken Dumb (2R80)
, Corsair Marauder (8R57)
)
Alternate Versions[edit]
| Portrait | Name | Game Text |
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Aragorn’s Bow, Ranger's Longbow (15R56)
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Bearer must be Aragorn.
He is an archer. Archery: Add a threat to wound a minion with the lowest strength. |
See Also[edit]
Decks[edit]
Fellowship Block "Super Friends" by Ringbearer
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer (2C102)
Ring: The One Ring, Isildur's Bane (1R1)
Free Peoples Draw Deck:
- 1x Arwen, Daughter of Elrond (1R30)
- 1x Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50)
- 4x Aragorn, Heir to the White City (3R38)
- 2x Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith (3P122)
- 1x Celeborn, Lord of Lorien (1R34)
- 3x Elrond, Lord of Rivendell (1R40)
- 3x Galadriel, Lady of Light (1R45)
- 1x Orophin, Lorien Bowman (1U56)
- 1x Rúmil, Elven Protector (1U57)
- 2x Gwemegil (1R47)
- 2x Aragorn’s Bow (1R90)
- 1x Armor (1C92)
- 1x Flaming Brand (2R32)
- 1x Horn of Boromir (3R42)
- 2x Ranger’s Sword (1U112)
- 2x Sting (1R313)
- 2x Secret Sentinels (2R20)
- 2x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men (1R49)
- 3x No Stranger to the Shadows (1U108)
