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'''Body''' is an informal game term. A [[character]]'s body consists of its [[strength]] and [[vitality]], as well as occasionally other attributes like its [[race]], [[signet]], or [[unloaded keywords]] that other cards might [[spot]]. Broadly, the "body" is the function a character serves other than its [[Game Text|game text]]. This term [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Magic_slang#Body comes from ''Magic: the Gathering''].
'''Body''' is an informal game term. A [[character]]'s body consists of its [[strength]] and [[vitality]], as well as occasionally other attributes like its [[race]], [[signet]], or [[unloaded keywords]] that other cards might [[spot]]. Broadly, the "body" is the function a character serves other than its [[Game Text|game text]]. This term [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Magic_slang#Body comes from ''Magic: the Gathering''].


For example, many {{C|Elven}} decks play {{Card|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} for his high strength, respectable vitality, and low [[Twilight]] cost in a starting [[Fellowship]]; his game text is a secondary consideration. Likewise, {{C|Moria}} decks sometimes use {{Card|Troll's Keyward}} for his respectable strength and relatively high vitality, even if they aren't running {{Card|Cave Troll of Moria, Scourge of the Black Pit}} at all.
For example, many {{C|Elven}} decks play {{Card|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} for his high strength, respectable vitality, and low [[Twilight]] cost in a starting [[Fellowship]]; his game text is a secondary consideration. Likewise, {{C|Moria}} decks often use {{Card|Troll's Keyward}} for his respectable strength and relatively high vitality, even if they aren't running {{Card|Cave Troll of Moria, Scourge of the Black Pit}} at all.


Oftentimes, a [[character]] card played chiefly for its gametext is referred to as "(gametext) with a body" or "'''on a stick'''". For example, {{Card|Ranger of Westernesse}} is {{Card|Pathfinder}} on a stick. This usage also comes from the ''Magic: the Gathering'' community.
Oftentimes, a [[character]] card played chiefly for its gametext is referred to as "(gametext) with a body" or "'''on a stick'''". For example, {{Card|Ranger of Westernesse}} is {{Card|Pathfinder}} on a stick. This usage also comes from the ''Magic: the Gathering'' community.
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