Dear Denizens of Issilith!
You may have noticed that we posted this week's announcement earlier than usual. That is because today's a big day for us! Not only did we just start with the testing of Phageborn (more info on Discord) but today we will also introduce our long-awaited faction newly implemented in the game, The Ascended (some of you may have been asking about it on Discord already)!
Zealous and with a strong sense of justice. Most of the souls that have had a chance to cross their path with the Ascended would describe them as such, and they wouldn't be wrong.
Unlike Drakkorith, whose martial prowess is based on aggression in combat, the Ascended tend to have a more balanced fighting style. That is thanks to their two main philosophies which apply both on and off the battleground, Tey and Yul. Tey, or the Teaching of the Sun, favors offense over defense, and Yul, The Teaching of the Moon, that favors defense over offense. Finding balance in such surroundings is what makes the Ascended so formidable opponents.
This faction of great warriors is more than just that. In their midst, you can notice many different creatures, including humans and human-like beasts. Taking that into consideration along with their usually protective fight style, it may not come as such a shock that they were once a part of those races. However, when faced with almost certain death, some of them were saved. While their origin is shrouded by mystery, it is evident that every creature that became Ascended was touched by something, well, almost divine. Now, granted new life and imbued with spiritual power, the Ascended have only one thing on their mind, to fight against evil and prevent that horrid destiny of corruption and destruction that awaits all.
If you ever find yourself playing with or against The Ascended, knowing some basic mechanics that this faction relies on may be of great help on your way to victory. Just like in the Lore, while playing with Ascended you can expect a heavy emphasis on protecting your units and giving them the edge to survive long enough to make the maximum of every unit. And the main way to do it is usually through Shield Counters and Blessings.
Shield counters serve as a health protector for your units, Core, and Avatar. However, there is a catch, shield counters only last until the start of your next turn so use them wisely!
Blessings are, in their essence, ability cards specific to Ascended faction. Using them can give you that extra advantage needed to make advantageous trades with your opponent. They can be obtained only through a handful of units. So if you are feeling blessed, make sure to include them in your deck!
If you wish to try out the Ascended and with their help fight your way to victory, join our testing today! You can find more information about the test on our Discord channel: Discord. Feel free to join us, play some Phageborn, and leave feedback on our game. It is greatly appreciated!
Yours truly,
Games Revolted