# Mage Wars: Mana Vampirism Promo Card ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2014 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2 - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 3.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Benjamin Pope, Bryan Pope - **Artists**: Claire Beard - **Publishers**: Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele - **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection ## Verdict If you're a Mage Wars fan looking to supercharge your combat, this promo card is a find!Siphons opponent's manaStronger melee attacksFast dice attackRare promotional cardRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey there, board game enthusiasts! Check out this promo card for Mage Wars, the "Mana Vampirism" enchantment. This little gem was handed out as a reward for participating in organized play, so you know it's got some special spice for your magical duels. It costs 2 Mana and has a range of 0-2, but the real kicker is how it boosts your creatures' melee attacks. With "Magebind +1", these attacks gain the "Mana Transfer +1" trait, essentially letting you siphon mana from your opponent with every hit! To top it off, it features "Quick Attack," allowing a melee attack with 3 dice. In short, get ready to unleash swift strikes while draining your adversary's mana reserves. It's the kind of card that can swing the game, especially if you use it to keep your wizard fueled while pressuring the opponent. Perfect for those who already enjoy the tactical and combat-heavy nature of Mage Wars and want to add another layer of strategy and unexpected turns to their battles. ## FAQ ### Is this card a full expansion or just an extra card? It's a promotional card that acts as an enchantment or extra ability for the base Mage Wars game, adding new tactics. ### Do I need the base Mage Wars game to use this card? Yes, absolutely! This is a promotional card and relies entirely on the base Mage Wars game to be used. ### What's the average game time with this card? Mage Wars game time typically hovers around 90 minutes. This card doesn't significantly alter that duration but can certainly speed up combat encounters. ### Is this card hard to get? As a promotional card distributed at events, it might be a bit harder to find than regular expansion cards. It's a collector's item for dedicated fans! ### How complex is it to use the 'Mana Vampirism' card? The card itself is straightforward to grasp, but its strategic use requires a solid understanding of Mage Wars' rules and creatures, just like the base game. ### Is this card good for beginners in Mage Wars? It might be a bit challenging for absolute beginners as it introduces a mana-siphoning mechanic and enhances attacks. It's more suited for players with some experience in the base game.