In this post I want to spend a short time talking about the "WATER" deck and "Modern" must own monsters, specifically "EPIC".
This is part 2 of a 7 part mini series where I delve into what I believe is the best "EPIC" "Modern" mosters to own, looking at both "Utility" "Synergy" and "Cost".
Wave Brood is a tough one, whilst it has great protection with the +12 HP at Level 1 its attacking prowess leaves alot to desire at x1 range only reaching x2 at MAX level..Its speed is also bad! 1x Speed at any level, granted with Kelya you would gain +1 Speed and +1 Armor but you are then forced down that path. Also whilst the HP may seem impressive with the Taunt ability this will quickly be swallowed up unless you have a healer or Triage ability running. It can attack from the 1st position thanks to Close Range ability but really your going to put this card in the last spot 9/10 times. At MAX level it does get Return Fire and Void is nice but Is it enough!
Overall Score 5/10.
Synergy with Keyla actually is good the speed and armour boost actually makes this card better, granted more range would be nice that speed will come in handy. However like mentioned above you are pushed down this route and unless they bring another summoner for the blue team which adds more synergy it reamains only good!
Overall Score 7/10.
Currently the cost is at $2.26 per BCX / 641 DEC - MAX Copy $104 / 29.5K DEC, So in costing terms its not a cheap card by any means, especially when you look at other cards where you could spread cost out and get more Utility, Synergy and Bang for Buck.... That being said its a good time to buy if you do like this card, looking at the below last 3 months its almost 7x on the down!
Overall Score 5/10.
Like I said at the beginning its a tough one, on paper its not the greatest of cards especially for the mana cost but also its a card more wanted for that Taunt ability at level 1 and I get that but for me and how I would want to spread my funds its a hard pass...
Overall Score of 17/30
Axemaster is a very nice card, It was one of my first purchases when joining the game, I noticed pretty early the Utility of this card and its power! Whilst protection isn’t its forte at only +5 HP and 0 Armour its makes up for this power! Raw ranged power and at level 1... x2 Ranged attack with Double Strike meaning that x2 is 9 times out of 10 x4 ranged attack, at level 1!!!
Get this card upto MAX level and unlock Cripple and its well game over for the opposition. Tie this with Keyla get +1 Speed making it +6 Speed and it will have a great chance to make the opposition miss! So that lower HP could last longer than you think and add a +1 Armour with that.
Overall Score 8/10.
Synergy with Keyla as mentioned above is actually really good the speed and armour boost actually makes this card more appealing. However like mentioned above you do have a low HP so it does leave you somewhat exposed. If we had a summoner with more HP and Ranged then that would obviously be the ideal but we cant have it all.
Overall Score 5/10.
Currently the cost is at $10.50 per BCX / 3M DEC - MAX Copy $483 / 138M DEC, So in costing terms...Yes this one is pricey and you can see why! Its one of the older Modern cards, its well established and has all the points mentioned above. But is that $483 worth...Id say No reluctantly, you can do so much more with the money..Would I pick up a level 1? 1000% yes!
Overall Score 6/10.
Like I say I love this card, ive held it for a long time and yes I do use it regular, it has great Utility a decent Synergy but you will need to pay for that which makes it a little on the pricey side. You need to weigh up where you are in your deck development and also take into consideration your funds and how they could be spread to better improve you deck overall.
Overall Score of 19/30
Nerissa is a very nice card both statistically and visually, Its one powerful Chaos Legion card especially powered with Alric which is my current play, Obviously in modern I wont have such summoner to boost me..That being said on its own level 1 its a really nice card, you pay for it in mana cost but x3 Magic and +9 HP..Nice any day! Whilst even at MAX level this cards get no abilities it makes up for that is raw power and protection meaning a MAX Level will do x5 Magic and +11 HP!
Overall Score 8/10.
Synergy with Keyla as with all the others Synergy is key! and whilst Alric would be my choice Keyla does a good job. But really unlike the others Nerissa isn’t solely reliant on the boost of a summoner she can stand alone which is what makes this card even more desirable. Obviously we dont know what legendary summoners will come down the line and id be shocked if Magic was boosted for the blue team again but anything else will still only make this card more of a must own!
Overall Score 8/10.
Currently the cost is at $1.64 per BCX / 480 DEC - MAX Copy $75 / 22K DEC, So in costing terms a real bargain in this card. Its a must buy for anyone NEW or OLD to the game its one card that I am working on maxin out and holding some more copies for when Chaos Legion packs are no longer available as this is one card I believe will sky rocket.
Overall Score 9/10.
If you’ve read all the above then this part is a no brainer, its a must own! The Utility, Synergy and Cost make this one mighty card which is undervalued and underappreciated currently, but it wont be for long so snap these bargains up quick!
Overall Score of 25/30
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The above is what I suggest you have to make your own decision based on your circumstances. But if I had to promote one it would be Nerrisa better cost and you will have more funds to invest elsewhere.
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