On the effective early use of Pretenders in combat

[fahdiz]

Originally posted by Norfleet:

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Originally posted by fahdiz:
He can really eat indie provinces like M&Ms...and he also shares the VQ's ability to attack water provinces unhindered.

The VQ is not amphibious and cannot attack water provinces, unless you buy her ranks in water magic....which works for anyone, VQ or not.

The VQ is actually a poor amphibious attacker early in the game, because she has poor hitpoints and protection, and will not survive the round 1 Triton dogpile without items, since there is no time to cast spells. Wyrms are much better at this, but may rack up a lot of unpleasant afflictions from it.

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Bah. Of course you're right, Norfleet. Mea culpa. I just take Water 2 on my VQs so frequently that I forgot she wasn't amphibious. I always try to take the Icthyid (sp?) water provinces before tackling the Tritons, too. VQs with Quickness and Breath of Winter can be really, really devastating solo combatants.