# Mage Wars: Selesius, the East Wind Promo Card ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2013 - **BGG Rating**: 7.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2 - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 3.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Benjamin Pope, Bryan Pope - **Artists**: Leonardo Borazio - **Publishers**: Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele - **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection ## Verdict If you're into Mage Wars and want to spice up your duels, this Selesius promo card is a gem! It brings elemental power that can turn the tide with its control and attack abilities.Devastating elemental powerBattlefield controlVersatile attacksUnique strategic additionHigh mana costRequires good tacticsHard to find promoFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey board game fans! Check out this promotional Mage Wars card, Selesius, the East Wind! Released at Gen Con 2013, this beauty adds a new conjurer to your magical duel arsenal. Get ready to summon Selesius, an elemental being with a mana cost of 21, but who makes up for it with 13 health points and robust armor. Its quick attack with the Halberd, using 4 dice and featuring piercing, can deal considerable damage. But the real showstopper is the Full Attack: a powerful ranged wind blast, capable of pushing enemies away with a roll of 7+ on the dice. Plus, it has the ability to sweep the battlefield, be unavoidable, and gain bonuses against flying and ethereal targets. This card is a potent addition for those who enjoy the tactics and intensity of Mage Wars combat, especially if you like controlling the battlefield and dictating the fight's pace. The non-foil version was included in the Forcemaster vs Warlord expansion, ensuring more players could access this elemental power. If you're already a Mage Wars fan looking for new ways to surprise your opponent, Selesius might be the missing card in your collection to turn the tide in your favor! ## FAQ ### Is this card a full expansion or just an extra card? Selesius, the East Wind is a promotional card that acts as an addition to the base Mage Wars game, offering a new conjurer or creature to use in your battles. ### How many players can use this card? Mage Wars is a two-player game, and this card is used within that dueling context. ### What is the complexity level of using Selesius? Selesius has a considerable mana cost and abilities that require a good understanding of Mage Wars tactics to be used effectively. We'd say it's moderate to experienced. ### When and where was this card released? It was distributed as a promotional item at Gen Con in 2013. A non-foil version was also included in the Forcemaster vs Warlord expansion. ### What are Selesius's main strengths? Its strengths include powerful attacks, both melee and ranged, battlefield control, and bonuses against certain enemy types (flying and ethereal). ### Are there any downsides to using this card? The main point of attention is the high mana cost to summon Selesius, which can leave a player vulnerable early in the game if not managed well. ### Is it worth seeking out this promotional card? If you're a big Mage Wars fan and enjoy collecting promos or are looking for powerful new strategies, it's definitely worth the effort to find it.