Malifaux 4th Edition Beta: Feedback on Viktorias2 (Mercenary) after a tournament
Game version: 5.1.2025 I played Viktoria Chambers Twin Blades over a five round tournament (as well as some preparation games beforehand), this is my feedback on the keyword. What is the Mercenary Keyword "supposed to be"? Mercenary are supposed to be a fast and deadly keyword that can deliver a strong alpha strike combined with some tricks with regards to movement and scheme markers. If the opponent manages to survive the alpha strike with little damage taken, Mercenary's offensive output goes down, but is still strong. While they are not supposed to be a glass cannon, defense is not necessarily their strength. The rules deliver this feeling quite well, they play exactly like that. I really liked playing them. That being said, there are some rules that feel very strong, even oppressive, that should be looked at. Overall, the crew went 4:1, only losing to Damian2's new triangle of death and stun. Some games felt like the opponent had no way of winning, even if they ...
