What’s A Player to Do?

Most players can come up with strategies to counter characters when they know what they’re dealing with. In Heroclix, you don’t know what kind of team you will be facing until you sit across from your opponent. So here are some recommendations on what to do when facing a Spiral based team.

Don’t group up: Adjacent Characters are just begging for an attack from powers like the new and improved Energy Explosion. Try to keep at least two to three space between your characters, this will make targeting multiple characters on your team more difficult, while keeping your team close enough to retaliate on your turn.

Take cover: Characters with powers like Stealth and Energy Shield/Deflection should go for hindering terrain immediately. If Spiral’s team is relying on ranged combat attacks, you can potentially squash the alpha strike. If she has characters that can use Charge, at least they will have to move in close to attack.

Box them in: On outdoor maps, elevated terrain can be effective in leveling the playing field. Keeping your characters elevated but away from the edge is one way to make Spirals Job a little more difficult. For indoor maps, moving to a room with limited space can also present problems for Spiral, leaving her team open to retaliation.

Probability Control: Having some Probability Control can go a long way. When her team attempts their principal attack, you can take comfort knowing you can make the attacker re-roll; provided they are within range. Theme teams count people.

Have a backup attacker: If you only have one character capable of delivering solid attacks, they may as well have a sign that says attack me first. Powers that allow for move and attack strategies are almost essential when taking on Spiral teams.

Healing: Characters that can use healing powers like Support or Regeneration can be an operative way to get back in the game. Don’t count them out.

These tips won’t guarantee a victory, but when applied correctly, you’ll stand a much better chance.