How to train your Priestess

[runatyr]

I know that there are a lot of players that look for the optimal spell point usage when creating a book
based upon combos and abilities that build on each other. I think that this design will draw a lot of criticism for that.
But... the idea was just to intriguing to me to not try and make it effective.

I'm wondering if anyone here might be able to add some constructive advice on what might make this build more effective.
What cards would you change out?
What Mages/Book builds will be the most challenging for this design?

I want the book to focus on The Priestess and Sardonyx.
Thank you to all.

-Runatyr

[spellbook]
[spellbookheader]
[spellbookname][/spellbookname]
[mage]Priestess[/mage]
[/spellbookheader]
[spells]
[spellclass]Attack[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1a01]1 x  Blinding Flash[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a11]1 x  Pillar of Light[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFA02]1 x  Hurl Rock[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Conjuration[/spellclass]
[mwcard=FWJ05]1 x  Mana Prism[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1j08]1 x  Hand of Bim-Shalla[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Creature[/spellclass]
[mwcard=FWC13]1 x  Selesius, the East Wind[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c22]1 x  Knight of Westlock[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c28]1 x  Royal Archer[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFC10]1 x  Sardonyx, Blight of the Living[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c20]1 x  Highland Unicorn[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKC06]1 x  Guardian Angel[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Enchantment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE06]1 x  Lion Savagery[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e01]1 x  Bear Strength[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE02]1 x  Akiro's Favor[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWE02]1 x  Circle of Fire[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e24]1 x  Magebane[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e34]1 x  Reverse Attack[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e02]1 x  Block[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Equipment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1q19]1 x  Mage Wand[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q29]1 x  Staff of Asyra[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q24]1 x  Ring of Asyra[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKQ01]2 x  Sunfire Amulet[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q08]1 x  Elemental Wand[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q27]1 x  Dawnbreaker Ring[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Incantation[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI03]1 x  Disarm[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i28]2 x  Teleport[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i14]1 x  Heal[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i22]1 x  Resurrection[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i06]2 x  Dispel[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i16]1 x  Lay Hands[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i07]1 x  Dissolve[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i02]1 x  Battle Fury[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i04]1 x  Charge[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i19]1 x  Piercing Strike[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWI06]1 x  Power Strike[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i17]2 x  Minor Heal[/mwcard]
[/spells]
[cost]Total cost: 120 pts[/cost]
[/spellbook]



 

[sdougla2]

I can honestly say that never occurred to me. The lack of synergy is astounding. I'd like to hear if you can get it to work.

[ACG]

So the idea is to use the Priestess' ability along with the amulet to offset the 2 life loss per turn? Not sure the disadvantages to this build are worth it, but if you have your heart set on it, I recommend finding space for 6 purifies. That way, if you ever find yourself lacking for a good holy incantation to cast, you can purify yourself for free to gain 1 life. Pretty wasteful of spellpoints, but that doesn't seem like a concern for this book, and it will save you mana.

I think offsetting the life loss is a waste of resources though. Far better to play Sardonyx with a dark mage and to go for the kill as quickly as possible.

[V10lentray]

How about adding [mwcard=MW1E11]Divine Intervention[/mwcard] to beam [mwcard=MWSTX2FFC10]Sardonyx, Blight of the Living[/mwcard] right into the face of your opponent?

[Lord0fWinter]

How about adding [mwcard=MW1E11]Divine Intervention[/mwcard] to beam [mwcard=MWSTX2FFC10]Sardonyx, Blight of the Living[/mwcard] right into the face of your opponent?

It can only target living creatures unfortunately.

[V10lentray]

stupid holy cards!

[Lord0fWinter]

I know. I had a 2v2 match where me and my partner were a Priestess and Warlord and our entire strategy was to Divine Intervention Talos all the way across the board (we used a 4x6 board). Then when we were about to do it, I read the target line of DI and it ruined everything.

[sdougla2]

Using Divine Intervention to deliver a threat into your opponent's face might be worthwhile on a 4x6 board. It's not worthwhile on a standard sized board.

[Biblofilter]

"What cards would you change out?"

The following enchantments are useless for [mwcard=MWSTX2FFC10]Sardonyx, Blight of the Living[/mwcard]

[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE02]Akiro's Favor[/mwcard]

[mwcard=MW1E01]Bear Strength[/mwcard]

[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE06]Lion Savagery[/mwcard]

All the healing can´t help him either.

I think you are going to be starved for actions and mana with this book.
(So i would cut most of the creatures)

I would start with [mwcard=MWSTX1CKC06]Guardian Angel[/mwcard] and a [mwcard=MW1J04]Battle Forge[/mwcard].
Adding Armor and an Enchantment Ring. (but the Dragon would "never" come into play)

cut:
[mwcard=MW1I22]Resurrection[/mwcard]
add:
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKE03]Healing Charm[/mwcard] (insted of Minor Heal)
[mwcard=MW1E29]Nullify[/mwcard]x2 (I would hate any enchantment/incanation on my dragon)
[mwcard=MW1E32]Regrowth[/mwcard]

maybe a couple of
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKE04]Enchantment Transfusion[/mwcard] to protect the Dragon or to load enchantments on the enemy mage.

"What Mages/Book builds will be the most challenging for this design?"
Almost all of them. Winning with this book will be very hard.

Turn 1: (20)
Guardian Angel (12)
Battle Forge (.

Turn 2: (10)
Enchanters Ring (1)
Enchantment (1)
Sunfire Amulet (6)

Turn 3: (12)
Leather Gloves (1)
Enchantment (1)
Hand of Bim-Shalla (5)

Turn 4: (15)
Leather Boots (1)
Enchantment (1)
Enchantment (2)

This is going to be really slow and the Dragon would only come out at Turn 6. 

Turn 1: (20)
Enchanters Ring (2)
Regrowth (1)

Turn 2: (27)
Sardonyx (24)
Nullify (1)

Seems more fun.

[V10lentray]

Using Divine Intervention to deliver a threat into your opponent's face might be worthwhile on a 4x6 board. It's not worthwhile on a standard sized board.

I don't know - A turn 1 [mwcard=MW1C09]Darkfenne Hydra[/mwcard] attacking with triple strike on an armorless mage Turn 2 is pretty good.

[zorro]

I know that there are a lot of players that look for the optimal spell point usage when creating a book
based upon combos and abilities that build on each other. I think that this design will draw a lot of criticism for that.
But... the idea was just to intriguing to me to not try and make it effective.

Thanks for sharing! very interesting book! I sometimes try to build similar concept-books (i tried to made an adramalech priestess ), it an be fun.

[V10lentray]

I'm working on a priest that sets fire to everything and summons demons.

It's not as easy as one would think.