Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50)
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Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood (1U51) 
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Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50) is a 
Elven Companion from the Fellowship of the Ring set.
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Strategy[edit]
Powerful companion with an exert-to-wound ability. Direct wounding is an envied ability to target the strongest minions (Such as Orthanc Champion (4R164)
), to wound minions with powerful exert-to-play abilities (Such as Úlairë Cantëa, Lieutenant of Dol Guldur (1R230)
), or to kill low-vitality minions to prevent a swarm of minions (like 
Moria or 
Dunland). With The Tale of Gil-galad (1R66)
, it's possible to kill minions with 3 vitality, potentially making a double move viable.
Decks that feature Legolas, Greenleaf often prioritize healing (such as Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad (3R13)
, Might of Númenor (3C43)
or Shoulder to Shoulder (1C59)
) as Legolas could create a lot of exertions with his ability. Legolas, Greenleaf is also often seen in conjunction with other directed wounding (such as Aragorn’s Bow (1R90)
, 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 Legolas, Greenleaf 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)
. The addition of Aiglos (9R+12)
in the Reflections expansion creates another vitality point for Legolas.
Strengths and Weaknesses[edit]
Strong Versus...[edit]
- Fellowship archery reductors (Uruk-Hai Armory, Pinned Down), as those can't prevent Greenleaf's wounds
- Minions with only 1 vitality (such as Bill Ferny, Swarthy Sneering Fellow or Goblin Runner)
- Minions that need to exert to trigger effects (such as Orthanc Champion or Easterling Lieutenant)
- Minions that have already exerted prior to archery (such as Ulaire Nelya, Third of the Nine Riders)
- Minions that spot other minions to trigger effects (such as Ugluk, SoS or Moria Archer Troop, by killing other archers or trackers to prevent spotting requirement)
Weak Versus...[edit]
- Effects that skip the archery phase (The Balrog, Durin's Bane, Fill with Fear, Spies of Saruman, Hillman Horde)
- Effects that prevent archery special actions (Isengard Warrior, Final Strike)
- Effects that can pay to prevent wounds (Saruman, Keeper of Isengard, Goblin Armory, Hides)
- Effects that prevent wounds in general (Broad-Bladed Sword, Easterling Polearm, Line of Defense, High Vantage, Pavise)
- High vitality minions (Isengard Warg-riders, Shelob)
- Effects that punish archers (Bitter Hatred, Malice, Cave Troll's Chain, Relentless Charge)
Alternate Personas[edit]
| Portrait | Name | Game Text |
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Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood (1U51)
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Archer.
While skirmishing a Nazgûl, Legolas is strength +3. |
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Legolas, Son of Thranduil (3P121)
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Archer.
While Legolas is at a river or forest, add 1 to the fellowship archery total. |
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Legolas, Dauntless Hunter (4R73)
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Archer.
The twilight cost of each Shadow event and Shadow condition is +1 for each unbound Hobbit you can spot. |
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Legolas, Elven Comrade (4C74)
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Archer.
Skirmish: Exert Legolas to make a minion skirmishing an unbound companion strength -1 (or -2 if that companion is Gimli). |
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Legolas, Archer of Mirkwood (5P121)
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Archer.
Each time Legolas wins a skirmish, you may heal a Dwarf companion or another Elf companion. |
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Legolas, Fearless Marksman (7R25)
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Archer.
Archery: If you have initiative, discard 4 cards from hand to wound a minion. |
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Legolas, Nimble Warrior (7C26)
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Archer.
Archery: If you cannot spot a threat, add a threat to make the fellowship archery total +1. |
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Legolas, Elven Stalwart (8C10)
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Archer.
While you can spot 3 wounded minions, each minion skirmishing Legolas is strength –3. |
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Legolas, Companion of the Ring (11S21)
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While Legolas is at a battleground or forest site, he is strength +2 and resistance +2. |
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Legolas, Woodland Emissary (11R22)
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At the start of the archery phase, you may spot another Elf to exert a minion. |
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Legolas, of the Grey Company (13R18)
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Archer.
At the start of each archery phase, you may reveal the top card of your draw deck. If it is an |
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Legolas, Fleet-footed Hunter (15S18)
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Hunter 1. (While skirmishing a non-hunter character, this character is strength +1.)
Regroup: Exert 2 hunter companions to draw a card. |
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Legolas, of the Woodland Realm (15R19)
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Archer. Hunter 1(While skirmishing a non-hunter character, this character is strength +1.).
Archery: Exert Legolas to make the fellowship archery total +1 for each hunter minion you can spot.(Limit +3) |
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Legolas, Skeptical Guide (19P7)
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Archer. Fellowship.
Archery: Add two threats to wound a minion; Legolas does not add to the fellowship archery total. |
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Legolas, Keen-eyed (V1_9)
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Archer.
Archery: Make the fellowship archery total -X (to a minimum of 0) to make Legolas strength +X until the regroup phase. You cannot use archery special abilities. |
See Also[edit]
Decks[edit]
Fellowship Block "Super Friends" by Ringbearer
Ring-bearer: Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer Ring: The One Ring, Isildur's Bane
Free Peoples Draw Deck: 1x Arwen, Daughter of Elrond 1x Legolas, Greenleaf 4x Aragorn, Heir to the White City 2x Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith 1x Celeborn, Lord of Lorien 3x Elrond, Lord of Rivendell 3x Galadriel, Lady of Light 1x Orophin, Lorien Bowman 1x Rúmil, Elven Protector 2x Gwemegil 2x Aragorn's Bow 1x Armor 1x Flaming Brand 1x Horn of Boromir 2x Ranger's Sword 2x Sting 2x Secret Sentinels 2x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men 3x No Stranger to the Shadows
