Top Ten HeroClix of 2013: No. 10

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Iron Fist [Fear Itself 007]

For melee combat, there’s almost no clix better for the cost. It’s his Improved Movement that sets him apart: He can Charge through shrubs, blowing right by characters, and over hills with ease. Once in base, he’s guarded by Combat Reflexes and Super Senses.

He’s also a candidate for several good ATAs. Foremost is Heroes For Hire, which works very well for a close combat specialist like himself. Next in line is the cheaper and copyable Defenders ATA, which allows him to chain his excellent AV to other Defenders and wildcards. And, of course, he’s an Avenger now, which qualifies him for all their ATAs, most notably Secret Avengers for Outwit protection and Avengers Response Unit to nudge his and friends’ AV even higher when in close quarters.

Iron Fist would be higher if he had Willpower like his Secret Invasion predecessor. But the vast increase in his moving attack prowess more than makes up for the loss. One of the game’s very best secondary attackers, the immortal Iron Fist is hereby further immortalized as Heroclixin’s 10th best fig of 2013.

Honorable Mentions
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Batgirl [No Man’s Land 002]: In an earlier draft, SHE was the #10 and Iron Fist was the HM. But while her Batman Ally TA gives her cover and she’s got the superb Charge+Flurry combo, in practice her AV is just a stitch too low and her mobility pales next to Fist’s. Still, she’s got a little more going for her down-dial than he does — hello, free Incap/Force Blast-lite SP —and she’s a little cheaper, to boot.

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Skadi’s Warbot [Fear Itself]: Thirty seems a lot to pay for a pog. But it’s an Invulnerable one with the stats of a leading attacker that delivers penetrating damage. Worth. Every. Point.

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Tomorrow is the first actual tie of the list. It’s gonna be crowded.

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