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Layer detection with smart buffs to neutralize enemy stealth and reinforce your forces. In Warsaken, every card plays a role in clearing hidden threats and boosting durability. This guide unifies key tactics for revealing enemy legions and fortifying your board presence.
Unmasking Hidden Threats with Detection Facilities
Detection buildings are the backbone of an anti-stealth strategy. The Advanced Detection Facility lays the foundation with its dual ability. It not only ramps up intel through its triggered effect, “1-TURNS : INTEL PER TURN Triggered mechanic. Playing this causes a gain or loss of (X) Intel per each turn it is in effect. Intel can never fall below zero,” but also enforces a blanket removal of stealth: “SEEK Enemy legions lose stealth. Fixed rule. Each enemy card with the stealth mechanic no longer has the stealth mechanic while this mechanic is in effect.”
The Amplified Uplink Facility builds on this setup. In addition to the similar intel boost and stealth removal, it features an extra clause: “* If you have the most intel, enemy legions lose covert.” This extra layer is vital when facing enemies relying on covert tactics.
Rounding out the trio is the Glasport Radar Facility. Its sole focus is to strip enemy cards of stealth with: “SEEK Enemy legions lose stealth. Fixed rule. Each enemy card with the stealth mechanic no longer has the stealth mechanic while this mechanic is in effect.” Together, these facilities ensure that no enemy can hide in the shadows.
SEEK Enemy legions lose stealth.
Fixed rule. Each enemy card with the stealth mechanic no longer has the stealth mechanic while this mechanic is in effect.
By deploying these detection facilities early, the gradual buildup of intel not only triggers their power but also strips foes of both stealth and covert. Fast intel gains pave the way for a board where hidden threats simply do not exist.
Fortifying Forces with Defensive Buffs
Once enemy stealth is off the table, durable forces take center stage. The agile D1 Fluxcraft is an 80/80 unit that can counter both air and ground strikes. This versatile asset thrives once enemy ambushes are neutralized.
Defensive buffs further solidify your position. The territory card North Oakworth plays a pivotal role, offering not only a morale boost with “+1-TURNS : MORALE Triggered mechanic. Adds or subtracts (X) Morale to your legion. Morale can never fall below zero,” but also reinforces blocking units with “+10 To each blocking force in your legion-TURNS : HEALTH To each (type text) in your legion. Fixed rule. Automatically applies (X) Health to each (type or subtype) in your legion. If health is reduced to zero, affected cards are eliminated.”
Adding the targeted support of Nathan Smith, Metallurgist completes the defensive lineup. His ability, “20,non-soldier force-TURNS : HEALTH To each (type text) in your legion. Fixed rule. Automatically applies (X) Health to each (type or subtype) in your legion. If health is reduced to zero, affected cards are eliminated,” boosts non-soldier forces like D1 Fluxcraft. When North Oakworth and Nathan Smith are both in play, even the biggest vessels can enjoy a cumulative health boost that may tilt the battle in your favor.
Optimizing Deck Construction and Play
Deck consistency is critical in Warsaken. In a 65-card deck, including up to 4 copies of key detection facilities can dramatically increase the odds of early deployment. For example, running 4 copies of a facility gives approximately a 23% chance of drawing one in the opening 7 cards, climbing to over 50% by turn 3. The Advanced Detection and Amplified Uplink Facilities are best played in 3-4 copies each, while the Glasport Radar Facility can be effective at 2-3 copies.
Territory cards like North Oakworth are unique – only 1 copy is allowed per deck – ensuring balance. Forces such as D1 Fluxcraft and support cards like Nathan Smith, Metallurgist can be run at the maximum of 4 copies for consistent board impact.
Turn-by-turn, the ideal play sequence is clear: start by ramping up intel with detection facilities, then deploy agile forces when enemy stealth is neutralized. Follow with defensive buffs to safeguard your units, and maintain steady pressure throughout the match.
This tactical blend of detection and durability lays the groundwork for overwhelming board control. It transforms hidden threats into open targets and supercharges your forces with the durability to hold their ground.
Conclusion: Total Battlefield Control
When detection facilities strip away enemy stealth and defensive buffs reinforce every block, the battlefield belongs to the prepared. Mastering this blend unlocks precise, calculated play that dominates every turn. For expert insights, tips, and the latest card drops, visit the Warsaken shop and join the conversation on Discord or explore more at Warsaken.
