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Tactica: Monsters

September 2011·pp. 34–39

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Simon Grant divides Middle-earth’s monsters into bulwarks, monstrous heroes, flyers and monstrous mounts, noting that some creatures combine several roles. Each category needs more than a strong profile: protection from being trapped, support from Might and careful target selection can preserve an expensive model’s usefulness. A final section considers when ordinary troops should kill a monster and when the scenario makes delaying or ignoring it the better choice.

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TacticsWD 381 · p. 35

Bulwarks

Trolls, Ents and Cave Drakes can spearhead an attack, reinforce a weak line or hunt a lesser hero, but their flanks must be protected against trapping. Supporting warriors prevent the enemy wrapping around them, while a cheap captain can lend a Heroic Combat or Heroic Move. The illustrated Troll attack shows how nearby Orcs can screen the monster even when they cannot themselves charge.

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TacticsWD 381 · p. 36

Monstrous Heroes

Monstrous heroes can operate independently but rapidly spend Might and Fate if unsupported, so Simon Grant recommends treating them as better-protected bulwarks where possible. Superior Fight values make opposing heroes and monsters attractive targets, and personal magic such as Transfix can improve the matchup. The Ringwraith example combines Compel, flight and a later Heroic Move to isolate a cavalry leader and then disrupt his followers.

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