# Mage Wars: Spiked Armor Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Benjamin Pope, Bryan Pope
- **Artists**: Joel Biske
- **Publishers**: Arcane Wonders, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
For those who already enjoy Mage Wars and want to power up their mage with more defense and attack, this promo card is a find!Increases defense and attackValuable strategic itemCollectible promo itemExpands gameplay optionsHard to findHigh Mana costOnly for Mage WarsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey board game fans! Check out this promo card for Mage Wars, the 'Spiked Armor', released in 2014. This little gem is for those who like to power up their mage, you know? It costs 9 Mana and, when equipped to your character, grants them a +1 Attack bonus (the famous Lighting +1), a sort of damage barrier to absorb some hits, and an additional +2 armor. It's designed to make your spellcaster tougher and ready to face the opponent in the arena. As a promotional card, it was usually given out at 'Organized Play' events, so it might be a bit harder to find, but if you're a fan of card play and battling it out in Mage Wars, this little addition could be just what your collection needs to boost your strategies. Remember that Mage Wars is a two-player game, with plenty of strategy and a touch of luck from dice rolls, and this card adds even more dynamism to the combat. With it, your mage gets extra resilience to withstand the punishment and dish it back!

## FAQ
### Is this card an expansion or a standalone game?
This is a promotional card that acts as an expansion for the base game Mage Wars, adding a new equipment option for mages.

### How many players can use this card?
Mage Wars is a two-player game, and this card is used within that two-player duel context.

### What is the cost to play this card?
The 'Spiked Armor' card costs 9 Mana to equip to your mage.

### What benefits does this card provide?
It grants the mage a +1 Attack bonus (Lighting +1), a damage barrier, and +2 Armor.

### Where can I get this card?
As a promotional card given out at 'Organized Play' events, it might be harder to find on the general market.

### Does this card significantly change the game's strategy?
Yes, it adds an interesting tactical layer, making your mage more resilient and dangerous, which can influence your combat decisions.