{"id":6103,"date":"2016-07-13T13:15:34","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T18:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theendgamesblog.com\/?p=6103"},"modified":"2016-07-13T13:15:34","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T18:15:34","slug":"heroclix-team-player-beast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/theendgamesblog.com\/?p=6103","title":{"rendered":"Heroclix: Team Player – Beast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hank McCoy, the Beast, is one of my favorite X-Men. I grew up watching the animated series and Beast featured prominently. I have always liked his mix between a sharp mind and an acrobatic fighter. So when this year\u2019s Uncanny X-Men <\/em>gave me a new Beast, I could not have been more excited. Let\u2019s take a look at UXM050 Beast.<\/p>\n

\"050<\/p>\n

Beast can be played at either 100 or 60 points. Personally, I think he is always worth the full 100 points. His special Outwit power, \u201cYes, Yes, Smartest Mutant-Simian-Man in the Room,\u201d is only available at that point level and it is outstanding! It lets Beast Outwit one power on every opposing character within four squares and a line of fire. Since Beast is such a close combat piece, this is just more incentive to throw him into the fight.<\/p>\n

Beast is highly mobile with Improved Movement: Ignores Elevated and Hindering Terrain. Considering Beast has the ability to move and attack for six of his eight clicks, Beast will have no trouble reaching his target.<\/p>\n

Hank McCoy has strong values in general, but his defense is worth special attention. His 100-point dial starts with a printed 18 defense value and \u201cA Fine Form Indeed\u201d just adds to it. This special defense power gives Beast Super Senses, Combat Reflexes, and Toughness. Beast can be VERY hard to hit.<\/p>\n

Avengers<\/strong>
\n100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM050 Beast
\n118\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CW028 Wonder Man
\n75\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM055 Scarlet Witch
\n293<\/p>\n

This team should just be fun. Beast and Wonder Man were in a comic together called The Avengers Two<\/em>, which is replicated in Chaos War Wonder Man\u2019s trait. Throw Beast and Wonder Man into the fray and let them get their fisticuffs going. Because Wonder Man\u2019s special movement power gives him the Wing symbol, he can carry Beast. Scarlet Witch supports the two with her Probability Control and \u201cHex Magick\u201d trait. I would also add an ID card for a ranged attacker like Iron Man or Hawkeye since that is what this team lacks.<\/p>\n

Defenders
\n<\/strong>100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM050 Beast
\n140\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NFAOS054 Namor
\n150\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WKM15-011 Doctor Strange
\n390<\/p>\n

This team is pretty straightforward. Namor is your main attacker. Use Beast\u2019s Outwit to make sure Namor\u2019s damage sticks and then follow up to finish your target. Doctor Strange is your ranged attacker and support, especially with his Probability Control and Protective Aura trait. I would recommend throwing on two ID cards with the last ten points.<\/p>\n

X-Men
\n<\/strong>100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM050 Beast
\n110\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM051 Iceman
\n115\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM020 Wolverine
\n75\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM056 Pixie
\n100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UXM037 X-23
\n500<\/p>\n

I played this team a few weeks ago and was surprised how hard hitting it is. Iceman is a mobile ranged attacker who also ties up your opponents. Wolverine and X-23 are durable close combat pieces. Pixie is a taxi, transporting the whole team around at once. When I played this team, Beast was more brains than brawn. His Outwit was a huge bonus to the attackers on this team. But, if necessary, Beast can land a punch or two himself.<\/p>\n

This is a quick look at UXM050 Beast. I love this piece. He plays just like the character, bringing in a great mix of the brilliant scientist and the acrobatic simian. If you\u2019re a fan of Hank McCoy like I am, track this piece down!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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