Gimli, Feared Axeman (7R7)

Gimli, Faithful Companion (7C6)

Back to Return of the King Index

Gimli's Armor (7U8)

	Set:		Return of the King
	Kind:		Free Peoples
	Culture:		Dwarven
	Twilight:		2
	Card Type:		Companion • Dwarf
	Strength:		6
	Vitality:		3
	Signet:		Aragorn
	Game Text:		Damage +1. Response: if a [DWARVEN] condition is about to be discarded by an opponent, exert a Dwarf or discard a [DWARVEN] card from hand to prevent that.
	Rarity:		R
The information presented above about LoTR TCG, both literal and graphical, is copyrighted by Decipher Inc. This website is not produced, endorsed, supported, or affiliated with Decipher.

General Strategy

Gimli, Feared Axeman is the second most popular version of Gimli in Movie Block (behind Gimli, Bearer of Grudges). The character is fantastic support for the condition-heavy Dwarven decks. He is particularly helpful when protecting Preparations or Ever My Heart Rises with stacked skirmish events or copies of Slaked Thirsts. Almost exclusively used as a starting companion in conjunction with Dunharrow Plateau.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strong Versus...

• Gimli, Feared Axeman is a staple Gimli card in decks relying on specific [Dwarven] conditions. Particularly powerful for protecting early game set-ups, like Ever My Heart Rises or Preparations tutored with Dunharrow Plateau.

Weak Versus...

• As a powerful Dwarf companion, this character often is targeted by directed wounding by the Shadow player. Watch out for Desert Lord, Hate, or Red Wrath. Try to equip Gimli, Feared Axeman with a copy of Dwarven Bracers and Gimli's Helm.
• Speak No More to Me (since "returns to hand" you can't prevent it; if there are cards stacked under that condition, those are discarded)

Example Decks

• [Secret Society of Dear Friends]
• [Swarm]

Rules and Clarifications

• Clarify existing rules if needed.
• Link to rules discussions on TLHH.

Extra Information

Other Versions of Gimli

• Son of Gloin (P)
• Skilled Defender (P)
• Dwarven Delegate (P)
• Eager Hunter (P)
• Dwarf of Erebor
• Son of Gloin
• Son of Gloin (T)
• Dwarf of the Mountain-race
• Dwarf of the Mountain-race (M)
• Lockbearer
• Unbidden Guest
• Skilled Defender
• Faithful Companion
• Counter of Foes
• Bearer of Grudges
• Lively Combatant
• Lord of the Glittering Caves
• Lord of the Glittering Caves (T)
• Eager Hunter
• Sprinter
• Opinionated Guide