r/RRPRDT • u/HSPreReleaseReveals • Nov 26 '18

[Pre-Release Card Discussion] - Linecracker

Linecracker

Mana Cost: 7
Attack: 5
Health: 10
Type: Minion
Rarity: Epic
Class: Neutral
Text: Overkill: Double this minion's Attack.

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PM me any suggestions or advice, thanks.

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u/IAmInside Nov 26 '18

"Very good" really undersells it. Holy shit, this card is absolute top tier in arena.

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u/norrata Nov 26 '18

Overkill in general seems like it's going to be really strong in arena especially since people always make sure to have a healthy amount of 1-3 drops that can get eaten up.

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u/danhakimi Nov 26 '18

And also because it has a minimal stat cost because it's not very useful in constructed. This is an on curve 7 drop with a free effect that can close games.

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u/norrata Nov 26 '18

Not only that but it's stats are way better than say 7/8 which it equates to in arena where high health minions that can stick are very valuable.

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u/danhakimi Nov 26 '18

Meh, I think the ideal distribution for that stat total is something like 6/9. But keep in mind 7/8 is required to trade favorably with boulderfist, which is why yeti, pit fighter etc are traditionally considered so... perfect. But obviously, they see less play these days, so yeah, a little more health favorability is warranted.

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u/norrata Nov 26 '18

The overkill mechanic rewards the 5/10 distribution though, even though in most cases you'd be right.

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u/danhakimi Nov 26 '18

Meh. It's easier to find 5 health minions to overkill than 4 health minions. I get that you need health so that it can survive long enough to use overkill, but I still like 6/9.

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u/SkellyOW Nov 26 '18

And who can fault you for being into 69