![]() ![]() Because of the variable nature of this effect, it may be relatively inconsequential, with only 1 or 2 threat added to the Scavengers. The main threat (pun intended) of the Scavengers is their “when revealed” effect, which causes each player to discard the top card of their deck, with the total cost of these discarded cards increasing this enemy’s threat by that amount. Their low attack of 1 means that you have a variety of defensive options, while only 3 damage is required to dispatch them, which can be a single blow from a 3-attack hero or ally. ![]() * G oblintown Scavengers(1 threat, 1 attack, 0 defense, 3 hit points): As a body in combat, the Goblintown Scavengers are a non-issue. One notable aspect of this set is that it has a remarkably high frequency of shadow effects (over half), which is a clear signal to include shadow-cancellation effects as well. Overall, The Hunt for Gollum set is on the lower end of the difficulty set, as long as you bring enough willpower to quickly clear out locations, and have clear strategies for how to deal with potentially powered up Hunters. This means that preparing for Hunters from Mordor is pretty much your main combat consideration for this set. ![]() Out of 29 cards, only 7 are enemies, and 5 of those are copies of Hunters from Mordor. Set Description: This is a fairly location-heavy set, which gives you an immediate clue as to the type of play this set encourages: location control, a deliberate pace, and a lighter combat focus. * The Hunters from Mordor and The Old Ford both have variable threat, while the Hunters also have variable attack. The encounter deck for the Hunt For Gollum scenario, the first Adventure Pack of the Shadows of Mirkwood cycle, consists of its own card set, combined with the Journey Along the Anduin and Sauron’s Reach sets.Īverage Threat of All Cards (Treacheries count as 0): 1.2*Īverage Threat of Enemies and Locations: 1.9* While in retrospect, this particular quest (and the accompanying card set) is not necessarily the best or the most entertaining, there is a certain nostalgic value, as this was the first adventure after the Core Set. After a bit of a break from our Encounter Card Set Reviews, we’re back in action with a look at The Hunt For Gollum set. ![]()
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