We Rank The Guardian Melee Weapons! (Arkham Horror: The Card Game)

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Komentáře • 49

  • @Yrevnoc
    @Yrevnoc Před rokem +11

    The unique selling point of the Butterfly Swords lv2 is that it's the only XP costing weapon that then can be levelled up again. Meaning that instead of having to spend your first 10xp on your lv5 weapons you only have to spend 4xp up front and you can hold of on the remaining 6 until later in the campaign when the enemies start scaling up.

  • @thebeanz7838
    @thebeanz7838 Před rokem +14

    Rank your favorite snack to eat while playing Arkham

  • @brubs2556
    @brubs2556 Před rokem +5

    Butterfly swords when you have Lita Chantler is sick. Like, one extra damage for each attack, but you get to attack twice for one action.

  • @cameronbobsmith
    @cameronbobsmith Před rokem +6

    I love the fact that Sledgehammer (4) gains 5 pounds of steel vengeance compared to the level 0 version.

  • @DanMan852
    @DanMan852 Před rokem +4

    "Do you want a machete, or.....
    😱tHe HuNgErInG bLAdE?!😱"
    "Uhhh... machete plz 🥴"

  • @dargatan6301
    @dargatan6301 Před rokem +1

    It's worth noting that my brother and I played 2 player with Joe Diamond Fighting with butterfly swords with Jaqueline cluing in innsmouth (on hard no less). Both were flex, but having several attacks to commit vicious blows to with meant the burst damage potential in one action was still good. There's also surprisingly few ways to consistently deal 3 damage in 1 action with 2xp cards (and if you're doing 4 or 5 damage, you'd need 2 or 3 actions anyway, although if you're doing 5 you should be committing vicious blow to do it in 1 action anyway)
    Overall this is probably more of a reflection of playing in 2 player, with 2 flex characters but i was honestly surprised at how well the card held up on joe. It legit plays better than it looks.

  • @telmavpires
    @telmavpires Před rokem

    Thanks for the list!

  • @kairoshin
    @kairoshin Před rokem +3

    Survival knife deserves #1, free actions are just so powerful.

  • @syafiqmahdi2316
    @syafiqmahdi2316 Před rokem

    The Hungering Blade, while might not be that good, is damn fun. My Lily Chen double blading the Hungering and the Enchanted Blades or pairing it with the Scroll of Prophecies/Secrets for card draw looked so cool in my head

  • @joeykhashab8151
    @joeykhashab8151 Před rokem

    I think the 5 cost for Cyclopean Hammer is mitigated by stick to the plan and ever vigilant. I still run that in every single guardian I build because its just too efficient and I am boring lol.
    Great video though! I would maybe do another video where you rank green, red and neutral Melee weapons together? That way you could give people advice on when to go for timeworn brand since they dont have access to higher level guardian cards in red and green.

  • @mardhikahan9553
    @mardhikahan9553 Před rokem +1

    A video I've been waiting for! As a big fan of Mark this is super interesting. I would love to hear your thoughts
    on: level 2 Survival Knife + 1 good firearm vs Flamethrower. Which one is better? Or should we transition from one to another?
    Thanks mate!

  • @DrDifra
    @DrDifra Před rokem

    Great video super informative
    I'm starting a TFA campaign in 4 players ,I'm Lili Chen and the main fighter . I started with 2 dragon pole 2 enchanted blade and 2 brand of cthuga (1) as my weapons. I don't have return to dunwich so can't play super bandolier. But I'm still gonna go for my best impression of Grevious using butterfly swords. It's just. That art. I wanna play them so bad
    Even tho they won't do much more than the dragon pole is doing at level 0 .
    Hahaha

  • @nickdqc
    @nickdqc Před rokem +1

    Lily Chen with Butterfly Swords, Galvanise, and her agility discipline is a good time.

  • @Gaudaloth
    @Gaudaloth Před rokem +4

    So if i use enchant weapon on enchanted blade it becomes an enchanted enchanted blade?

  • @Jay_Frank13
    @Jay_Frank13 Před rokem +1

    I’m sure you’ve already heard, but next week a Parallel Investigator is being announced… I have a gut feeling your love saga w/ Jim Culver is to be continued 😅

    • @PlayingBoardGames
      @PlayingBoardGames  Před rokem +2

      I have heard! I await eagerly for the chance of Parallel Jim.

  • @matthewmacomber6278
    @matthewmacomber6278 Před rokem

    Definitely do Rouge and Survivor! Would love to see that.

  • @jacen1551
    @jacen1551 Před rokem +2

    To be honest, I will be surprised if Runic Axe never gets taboo'ed. It's so good and versatile and there are no weapons I would pick over it as a main.

  • @VallumSilex
    @VallumSilex Před rokem

    Early campaign, Joe Diamond appreciates the L0 Sledgehammer as a backup weapon. He's really limited on weapons at L2 Guardian, but the Sledge at least gives him a respectable +2 fight option, and he can uniquely equip it under his handguns, and still have room to equip a magnifying glass..

  • @williambryan8341
    @williambryan8341 Před rokem +1

    Sledgehammer level 5 in Leo Anderson. Full stop. All the actions you'll ever need

  • @bycoolboy823
    @bycoolboy823 Před 10 měsíci

    One time we see Butterfly sword REALLY shine is in Scarlet Keys, where you basically don't waste any damage and a king at exposing cards.

  • @davidko9289
    @davidko9289 Před rokem

    Upgraded Survival Knife is part of the reason I want Return To boxes to return.

  • @bloodsin28
    @bloodsin28 Před 3 měsíci

    I don't know how you feel Cyclopean hammer isn't fun. I've play it on Leo and Lily, so far. Fighting with 7-10+ fist without having to commit cards is pretty darn fun.

  • @lordblink
    @lordblink Před rokem

    Butterfly swords is a bit better in TSK since it can reveal two concealed cards with the two attacks.

    • @PlayingBoardGames
      @PlayingBoardGames  Před rokem

      I don't think that's enough to even sway our ranking of it though. Another nice home for it, at least!

  • @jonolsen8912
    @jonolsen8912 Před rokem

    I have a question about cyclopean hammer. As I understand it doesn't do 3 dmg to elite enemies? But when I listened to you guys it sounded like it does?

    • @PlayingBoardGames
      @PlayingBoardGames  Před rokem +4

      The non-elite text on Cyclopean Hammer refers to moving the enemy, not the damage. :)

    • @jonolsen8912
      @jonolsen8912 Před rokem

      @@PlayingBoardGames That makes it very much stronger than how I interpreted it as =)

  • @Ahoge-dono
    @Ahoge-dono Před rokem

    My only problem with survival knife, is if the enemy has retaliate. If I fail, i'm just getting smacked twice.

  • @camipco
    @camipco Před rokem

    Blackjack: if that enemy has dealt damage to another investigator since the end of the last investigator phase, deal +1 damage

  • @williambryan8341
    @williambryan8341 Před rokem

    I'm surprised the upgraded Thompson didn't make the cut

  • @yogapantsyogurtpants3365

    What is next for arkham? Any news or rumors?

    • @PlayingBoardGames
      @PlayingBoardGames  Před rokem +1

      A new parallel investigator will be announced soon and new content is expected to start being revealed in July.

  • @JKadenHarding
    @JKadenHarding Před rokem

    What about both levels boxing gloves?!?!?
    Or is that your secret #1 and 2 on the Patron-only list? 😂

  • @ericc7241
    @ericc7241 Před rokem +2

    Rank allies

  • @SaizGorka
    @SaizGorka Před rokem

    Where is Flamethrower tho :o

    • @douglasmurray2147
      @douglasmurray2147 Před rokem +2

      This is Melee weapons only

    • @lordblink
      @lordblink Před rokem +3

      @@douglasmurray2147With Act of Desperation, everything is a melee weapon for Mark.

  • @SudeepAgarwal307
    @SudeepAgarwal307 Před rokem

    What's that t-shirt Justin is wearing? Some zoo, or?

  • @robertcarlyle4946
    @robertcarlyle4946 Před rokem +5

    he sure likes those masks lol

    • @Aflacist
      @Aflacist Před rokem +4

      So?

    • @DrDifra
      @DrDifra Před rokem

      He also has long hair
      They also often show a cat
      Do you like the Arkham content?
      If not why not gtfo and shut it?

  • @nuraby_9228
    @nuraby_9228 Před rokem

    Axe is amazing, and it was so underrated when it first came out (iirc even by this channel) because it wasn't as flashy as the other ones.

  • @WayOfHaQodesh
    @WayOfHaQodesh Před rokem

    Mocking the Messiah who died for the sins of the world is deeply offensive.... Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

    • @camipco
      @camipco Před rokem

      Are you responding to their comments on the spear? What a fragile little snowflake. They weren't even criticizing him.
      Your god is so incredibly petty and pathetic if he requires youtubers to repent about a very gentle joke about a spear. I think you'll find that's just you being overly dramatic.