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No. 4
Batroc [Avenger/Defender’s War #050]
“HON HON HON EET EZ EYE, ZAY-LEE-PAIR!”
Mais oui, Batroc, the flying French villain makes top-ten. Goodness me, this piece is F.U.N. Also fun to play with! Allons-y!
Fellowship-
Forty points, with a sculpt that really catches the character that is Batroc. Though he has modest values, with only one special power on the dial, Improved Movement through just about everything hinders his friendly factor, but it’s zay-lee-pair! You can’t knock him for being one of the most maneuverable piece on the board! No big complaints on the fellowship side of this piece.
LEVEL: HIGH
Utility-
This is where the Frenchman falters. Badly. His point value and lack of keywords allows him to fit into some teams, but only for ONE PURPOSE. He is the best close-combat tie up piece I’ve seen, with the exception of the Carnage Colossal’s pogs that get popped out. Combat reflexes guarantee a NINETEEN defense when he’s adjacent, and his improved movement allows him to dodge line-of-fire very well. His special movement power grants TWO sidesteps when he has one action token, AND a free attack boosted with precision strike. Eight movement (boosted to twelve with sidestepping) almost guarantees he’ll be in your face. The good: He’s REALLY GOOD at what he does. The bad: HE CANNOT DO ANYTHING ELSE.
LEVEL: LOW
Nerdcore
This piece, in my firm opinion, captures who Batroc is. Ugly costume, impressive movement, rather above-average human bean. Flashy, a little arrogant, and a pain in the neck. We’ve seen plenty of Batroc in ‘Clix already, but this specific piece is a welcome update to a piece recently missing in the modern age, especially after his one-and-done appearance in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” movie.
LEVEL: comme-ci, comme-ça- MODERATE
I use this piece regularly. It’s rare for me to use a piece over and over again, but this piece! It’s so good! Totally not overpowered either! Seven down, three to go. WHO WILL TRIUMPH???
Next: Number three got heart.
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