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Mage Wars: Fire Elemental Promo Card

Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele · Board game · 2014
2 90 min Weight 3.0/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

For Mage Wars fans looking for a fire elemental with a potent attack, this promo card is a fantastic find!

Highlights
  • Thematically fitting fire element
  • Strong quick attack
  • Special water resistance
  • Adds tactical options
Keep in mind
  • High mana cost
  • Requires base game
  • Event promo item
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey everyone! Get ready to spice up your Mage Wars with this awesome promo card: the Fire Elemental! This beauty was handed out during organized play events, so keep an eye out. It costs 20 Mana and has 15 Health, but forget about armor – this guy is pure flame! Its Quick Attack, 'Claws of Fire,' unleashes 5 dice in melee combat. And if you need a heavier effect, 'Defrost' uses 2 dice and is unavoidable. The downside? A +1 Upkeep, but that's a small price for such power. Plus, it's 'Incorporeal' and 'Nonliving,' so 'Hydro' attacks become 'Ethereal' against it, proving fire truly dominates water here. This card is a significant reinforcement for those who enjoy pressuring opponents and controlling the battlefield with powerful creatures. If you like the idea of having a fire elemental on your side, this card is a must-have to expand your tactics and surprise your adversaries with destructive, fiery power. Prepare to see the battlefield ignite!

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items
Mage Wars Arena

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
2 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Dice Rolling Simultaneous Action Selection

Categories

Card Game Expansion for Base-game Fantasy Fighting

Families

Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Benjamin Pope, Bryan Pope
Artist Craig J. Spearing

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Is this card a complete expansion or just an extra card?
It's a promotional card, meaning an extra card for the base game of Mage Wars. You need the main game to use it.
What is the Fire Elemental's main advantage?
It has a very strong quick attack with 5 dice and a special ability that makes it more resistant to water attacks.
Is this card difficult to obtain?
Yes, as a promotional card distributed at organized play events, it might be a bit harder to find than regular cards.
Is it good for beginners in Mage Wars?
It can be a bit challenging due to its mana cost and specific interactions, but it's a great card for those who already understand the basic mechanics and want to add more firepower.
How many players can use this card?
Mage Wars is a 2-player game, so this card is used in matches between two people.
What do 'Incorporeal' and 'Nonliving' mean?
These traits indicate that the Fire Elemental is not a common living being and that certain types of attacks (like 'Hydro' attacks) have a different or reduced effect against it.
What is the cost to bring the Fire Elemental into play?
It costs 20 Mana to cast, which is a significant amount, requiring good resource planning.
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