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= Strategy =
= Strategy =
This Eomer is one of the most powerful versions of him ever released, with an almost guaranteed 9 strength with {{Card|Rider's Mount}} or his own steed, {{Card|Firefoot}}. Add {{Card|Eomer's Spear}} to the pile and he is a very fearsome fighter indeed. He goes well in most {{C|Rohan}} decks, especiall those that include {{Card|Merry's Sword}} and/or {{Card|Eowyn, Lady of Ithilien}}. In addition, with {{Card|Firefoot}}'s defender bonus, he can be a two-card splash in a [[direct wounding]] deck like [[Rainbow Wounding]] as anti-swarm. He is often suceptible to {{Card|Grima, Wormtongue}}, as he needs to bear possessions to work well, and with {{C|Isengard}} or {{C|Sauron}}'s ability to place conditions on him, Grima can be a real threat.
'''Eomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark''' is one of the most powerful versions of [[Eomer]] ever released, with an almost guaranteed 9 strength with {{Card|Rider's Mount}} or his own steed, {{Card|Firefoot}}. Add {{Card|Eomer's Spear}} to the pile and he is a very fearsome fighter indeed. He goes well in most {{C|Rohan}} decks, especially those that include {{Card|Merry's Sword}} and/or {{Card|Eowyn, Lady of Ithilien}}. In addition, with {{Card|Firefoot}}'s defender bonus, he can be a two-card splash in a [[direct wounding]] deck like [[Rainbow Wounding]], as both a capable [[tank]] and a soft counter to [[swarm]] strategies. He is often susceptible to {{Card|Grima, Wormtongue}}, as he needs to [[bear]] possessions to work well. Additionally, like any single tank, he's vulnerable to {{C|Isengard}} or {{C|Sauron}} conditions like {{Card|Weary}} or {{Card|Desperate Defense of the Ring}}.


His price reduction puts him right at the [[Starting Fellowship]] sweet spot of 2. Starting him with {{Card|Eowyn, Lady of Ithilien}} is popular in [[Movie Block]], and he can work with any version of [[Eowyn]] and many versions of [[Theoden]].
His price reduction puts him right at the [[starting Fellowship]] sweet spot of 2. Starting him with {{Card|Eowyn, Lady of Ithilien}} is popular in [[Movie Block]], and he can work with any version of [[Eowyn]] and many versions of [[Theoden]].


{{Card|Eomer, Eored Captain}} is almost identical, except he trades the cost reduction for the [[Valiant]] keyword.
{{Card|Eomer, Eored Captain}} is almost identical, except he trades the cost reduction for the [[Valiant]] keyword.
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== Synergizes With... ==
== Synergizes With... ==


* [[Direct wounding]] from cards like {{Card|Merry's Sword}} or {{Card|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, to set him up for strength boosts
* [[Direct wounding]] from cards like {{Card|Merry's Sword}} or {{Card|Legolas, Greenleaf}}, to set him up for strength boosts.
* [[Defender]] bonuses
* [[Defender]] bonuses, since his gametext counts wounds on all of the minions in his skirmish.
* Any and all {{C|Rohan}} [[Mount]]s that exert minions in a skirmish, especially {{Card|Firefoot}}
* Any and all {{C|Rohan}} [[Mount]]s that exert minions in a skirmish, especially {{Card|Firefoot}}
* {{Card|Haleth, Son of Hama}} to protect his mount
* {{Card|Haleth, Son of Hama}} to protect his mount.
* {{Card|Eomer's Spear}} can often guarantee a kill on a wounded minion
* {{Card|Eomer's Spear}} can often guarantee a kill on a wounded minion.


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


* Minions that self-exert, such as {{Card|Tower Assassin}} and {{Card|Elite Crossbowmen}}, or cards that exert minions as a cost, like {{Card|Under The Watching Eye}} or [[Toil]] cards
* Minions that [[exert]] themselves, such as {{Card|Tower Assassin}} and {{Card|Elite Crossbowmen}}, or cards that exert minions as a cost, like {{Card|Under The Watching Eye}} or [[Toil]] cards
* Most [[Enduring]] minions and other minions with similar "berserker" abilities, like {{Card|Berserk Savage}}
* Most [[Enduring]] minions and other minions with similar "berserker" abilities, like {{Card|Berserk Savage}}


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* {{Card|Orc Slaughterer}}
* {{Card|Orc Slaughterer}}
* High-strength minions with 1 vitality, particularly {{C|Dunland}} minions like {{Card|Hillman Rabble}}
* High-strength minions with 1 vitality, particularly {{C|Dunland}} minions like {{Card|Hillman Rabble}}
* {{Card|Ulaire Enquea, Thrall of the One}} and other [[Nazgul]] that self-heal
* {{Card|Ulaire Enquea, Thrall of the One}} and other [[Nazgul]] that heal themselves
* {{Card|Not Easily Destroyed}}  
* {{Card|Not Easily Destroyed}}  
* {{Card|Dark Swooping Shadows}}
* {{Card|Dark Swooping Shadows}}

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Eomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark (4R267) is a Rohan Companion from the The Two Towers set.


Collection Info
Title Éomer
Subtitle Third Marshal of Riddermark
Unique Yes
Collectible Yes
Set 4 - The Two Towers
Rarity R - Rare
Card Number 267
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Rohan
Side Free Peoples
Card Type Companion
Race Man
Twilight Cost 3
Strength 7
Vitality 3
Signet Theoden
Game Text While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is -1.

Éomer is strength +2 for each wound on each minion he is skirmishing.

Lore “Then one rode forward, a tall man, taller than the rest; from his helm as a crest a white horsetail flowed.”
Translations
DE - German


Game Text Wenn du einen Menschen entdecken kannst, reduzieren sich Éomers Zwielichtkosten um 1. Éomer erhält Stärke +2 für jede Wunde auf jedem Diener gegen den er kämpft.
Lore Dann ritt einer vorwärts, ein großer Mann, größer als die übrigen; sein Helmbusch war ein weißer Pferdeschweif.
ES - Spanish


Game Text Mientras puedas avistar un Hombre , el coste de penumbra de Éomer es -1. Éomer es fuerza +2 por cada herida que haya en cada siervo que esté en una escaramuza contra él.
Lore “Luego uno de ellos se adelantó, un hombre alto, más alto que el resto; sobre el yelmo le flotaba como una cresta una cola de caballo blanca.”
FR - French


Game Text Tant que vous pouvez désignez un Homme , le coût crépusculaire d’Eomer est de -1. Éomer a +2 en force pour chaque blessure que vous pouvez désigner sur les séides qu’il combat.
Lore « L'un d'eux s'approcha alors – un homme de haute taille, plus grand que tous les autres, de son casque, comme un cimier, pendait une queue de cheval blanche. »
IT - Italian


Game Text Mentre puoi avvistare un Uomo , sottrai -1 al costo crepuscolo di Éomer. Aggiungi +2 alla forza di Éomer per ogni ferita su ogni servitore con cui stia schermagliando.
Lore “‘Uno dei Cavalieri si face avanti, un uomo alto più degli altri; dal suo elmo spioveva a guisa di criniera una bianca coda di cavallo.'”


Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN04S267.0
TLHH ID LOTR04267
GEMP ID 4_267
LOTRO Hex ID 6B A0 D0 03
LOTRO Image ID 04_267


Strategy

Eomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark is one of the most powerful versions of Eomer ever released, with an almost guaranteed 9 strength with Rider's Mount (4C287) or his own steed, Firefoot (4R274) . Add Éomer's Spear (4U268) to the pile and he is a very fearsome fighter indeed. He goes well in most Rohan decks, especially those that include Merry's Sword (7R242) and/or Éowyn, Lady of Ithilien (10R72) . In addition, with Firefoot (4R274) 's defender bonus, he can be a two-card splash in a direct wounding deck like Rainbow Wounding, as both a capable tank and a soft counter to swarm strategies. He is often susceptible to Gríma, Wormtongue (4R154) , as he needs to bear possessions to work well. Additionally, like any single tank, he's vulnerable to Isengard or Sauron conditions like Weary (4C212) or Desperate Defense of the Ring (1R244) .

His price reduction puts him right at the starting Fellowship sweet spot of 2. Starting him with Éowyn, Lady of Ithilien (10R72) is popular in Movie Block, and he can work with any version of Eowyn and many versions of Theoden.

Éomer, Eored Captain (19P25) is almost identical, except he trades the cost reduction for the Valiant keyword.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Synergizes With...

Strong Versus...

Weak Versus...

Alternate Personas

Portrait Name Game Text
Éomer, Sister-son of Theoden (4C266) While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is -1.

At the start of each turn, you may heal a ally.

Éomer, Rohirrim Captain (6R92) Valiant. While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1. Skirmish: Discard 3 cards from hand to make a Man strength +2 for each wound on each minion in his or her skirmish.
Éomer, Skilled Tactician (7R227) Valiant. While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.

Fellowship: Play a companion to take a possession or skirmish event into hand from your discard pile.

Éomer, Valiant Warchief (7P365) Valiant. While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.

Skirmish: If you have initiative, discard 3 cards from hand to make Éomer strength +1 for each valiant companion you spot.

Éomer, Keeper of Oaths (8C87) Valiant. When you play Éomer (except in your starting fellowship), you may reveal the top 10 cards of your draw deck and play all possessions revealed. Shuffle your draw deck.
Éomer, Guardian of the Eastmark (11U145) While you can spot a Man, Éomer's twilight cost is –1. Each time the fellowship moves, you may exert Éomer to return a minion to its owner's hand.
Éomer, Eored Leader (12U112) While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.

Maneuver: If you can spot more minions than companions, exert Éomer to play a companion from your draw deck.

Éomer, Heir to Meduseld (13R123) While Éomer bears a mount, he is damage +1.

While no other companion is assigned to a skirmish, Éomer is strength +1 for each other companion you can spot.

Éomer, Horsemaster (15R123) Valiant. Hunter 2. (While skirmishing a non-hunter character, this character is strength +2.)

While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is -1.

Skirmish: Discard a card from hand to make Éomer strength +2.

Éomer, Northman (17R95) Damage +1.

While the Ring-bearer is assigned to a skirmish, Éomer is strength +3.

Maneuver: If Éomer is mounted, exert him to make him defender +1 until the end of turn.

Éomer, Eored Captain (19P25) Valiant.

Éomer is strength +2 for each wound on each minion he is skirmishing.

Eomer, Forthwith Banished (0P66) Damage +1. Valiant. While you can spot a [ROHAN] Man, Eomer's twilight cost is -1.
Eomer, Forthwith Banished (0D23) Valiant. Damage +3. Fellowship: Exert Eomer to play a mount on him from your draw deck. Eomer is strength +2 for each wound on each minion he is skirmishing. At the start of your turn, you may heal a [ROHAN] ally. While you can spot a [ROHAN] man, Eomer is twilight cost -1.
Éomer, Forthwith Banished (0W23)