SILENT HILL GIANT

HILL GIANT

L O R E

Hill Giants live in the Talus Bluffs on the outskirts of the volcano known as the Mountain of Ash. They are nomadic people that travel from hilltop to hilltop following herds of deer and cattle. Though they are intimidating, Hill Giants are typically more far more inquisitive of other cultures and seek to learn from them rather than attack. However, if they need to defend themselves, they attack by ripping boulders from the ground and are able to hurl them up to a mile. The people of Praetoria are glad to have them on their side against the Chaos Legion.

LINE UP AND POSITIONING

Summoner: OBSIDIAN

Reason for Picking:
One of the best rare summoners for the Earth team that provides plus one magic attack to all friendly monsters on the battlefield.

First Position: HILL GIANT

Reason for Picking:
One of the most durable tanks for the earth team that provides 1 melee damage, 1 speed, and 6 health for only 3 mana cost. Even if this unit doesn't have any ability at level one, this was mostly selected for a low mana cost battle due to its flexibility.

Second Position: REGAL PERYTON

Reason for Picking:
This five mana cost rare unit for the earth team, possesses the awesome power of one magic damage, five speed, and 6 health plus a flying ability. With the combination of 5 speed and flying ability, this monster is really unstoppable anytime on the battlefield.

Third Position: KHMER PRINCESS

Reason for Picking:
Another rare unit for the earth team that provides 1 magic damage, 1 speed, and 2 health for only 2 mana cost. This monster is very useful and flexible for any low mana cost battle.

Fourth Position: GOBLIN PSYCHIC

Reason for Picking:
With his tank heal ability and 2 magic damage, this common earth unit is one of the best support units for a group of mage attackers. Also, this unit has one speed and 3 health at six mana cost. A perfect tandem with HILL GIANT and Obsidian summoner.

Fifth Position: URAEUS

Reason for Picking:
One of the best epic neutral unit that provides 1 melee damage, 2 speed, 1 armor, and 2 health plus sneak ability that you can all get at 3 mana cost.

Sixth Position: DJINN BILJKA

Reason for Picking:
If you love to use a low mana cost legendary unit for your earth team with Obsidian summoner, this one should never be left behind. In addition, this monster will give your team 1 magic damage, 1 speed and 2 health plus more importantly a camouflage for only 3 mana cost.

BATTLE ROUNDS

Game Rules:

STANDARD

No modifications to the standard gameplay rules and mechanics.

Mana Cost Limit: 26

(PLAY BY PLAY)

ROUND 1

Reaction:
GENERAL SLOAN VS OBSIDIAN summoner, 4 versus 6 monsters. Life Team against Earth Team. Let's get ready to rumble!!!

ROUND 2

Reaction:
My tank was eliminated after 1st round but I have positioned a good second tank with magic damage right after him to provide a good cover for the rest of the gang.

ROUND 3

Reaction:
This was one of the fastest games for a 26 mana cost battle and the flexibility plus chemistry of my units on the battlefield lead us to victory!

Battle Results Reaction:

A very exciting and fast battle that showcases a lot of firepower for both teams. Positioning 2 tanks at the top with a tank heal at the middle plus a bunch of magic damage units helps me win this game. Thanks also to the additional 1 magic damage for using Obsidian summoner.

Tell us about your lineup

My lineup consists of 5 earth units and 1 neutral unit.

Did your strategy work?

It works pretty well. Selecting good fit units that complement each other abilities and strengths was the secret to success in making a strategy.

What will you try differently next time?

I would love to stick with these units, but if the ruleset changes and mana cost become more strict, I would like to adjust and select the best unit option for me.

Do you like the HILL GIANT? Why or why not?

I like HILL GIANT for a low mana cost battle, and it surprises me to see this unit's effectiveness even at a higher mana cost battle. I will try to explore my options moving forward and try to use HILL GIANT in a more complex battle soon.

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