Axe of Khazad-dum (11U3)

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Axe of Khazad-dum (11U3) is a Dwarven Possession from the Shadows set.

EN Nonfoil First Edition DE Nonfoil First Edition FR Nonfoil First Edition IT Nonfoil First Edition

Collection Info Title Axe of Khazad-dûm Unique No Collectible Yes Set 11 - Shadows Rarity U - Uncommon Card Number 3 Language EN - English Revision 0

Gameplay Info Playable Yes Culture Dwarven Side Free Peoples Card Type Possession Item Class Hand Weapon Twilight Cost 1 Strength +2 Game Text Bearer must be a Dwarf. While bearer is at a mountain site, he is Damage +1. Lore The Dwarves led by Balin to the great Dwarf-hall of old, though ill-prepared, were well-armed.

Translations DE - German Card Name Axt von Khazad-dûm Game Text Muss auf einen Zwerg gespielt werden. An einem Gebirge erhält der Träger Schaden +1. Lore Die Zwerge, die von Balin in die große Zwergenhalle von einst geführt wurden, waren schlecht vorbereitet, doch gut bewaffnet. FR - French IT - Italian

Technical Info Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN11S003.0 TLHH ID LOTR11003 GEMP ID 11_3 LOTRO Hex ID 63 8C 7D 0A LOTRO Image ID 11_003

Strategy

Gameplay Strategy

Axe of Khazad-Dûm is a slightly more expensive alternative to Dwarven Axe (1C9) , with the obvious disadvantage of costing 1 twilight. It does provide a damage bonus at mountain sites, which fits into the mountain dwarves strategy snugly. However, it is generally less useful than Dwarven Axe overall as mountains were less common in sites from sets 11-13, but was given new life by Thorin's Harp (18C3) in set 17.

Deckbuilding Strategy

• Axe of Khazad-Dûm has an obvious place in the Mountain Dwarf strategy in Standard and Expanded.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Synergizes With...

• Thorin's Harp (18C3)
• Blood Runs Chill (8R3) and Honed (8C6) , which key off of damage bonus
• Sites with the Mountain keyword

Strong Versus...

• High vitality minions
• Strong minions

Weak Versus...

• Site manipulation
• Possession discard