Local Special Ability
When this unit gets a critical hit
during close combat, it downs 1 target figure
on the opposing unit. When an opposing unit gets a critical hit during
close combat with this unit, the opposing unit downs this figure.
(The figures are downed before damage is
dealt.)
Notes from Drake the Lesser
-
Power at a Price is only available on commander figures, so you can never have more
than one ready Power at a Price icon per unit.
- This special ability is meant to represent the heroic prowess and
unique vulnerability of the Greek hero Achilles.
- At full strength, the standard Achilles unit
attacks with 11 dice (not counting bonuses from
Specialized or Aggressive). In such a case,
the critical hit probability (and therefore the chance of downing a
figure for free) is only 27%.
- On the other hand, Warriors of Legend
has Deadly, and its chance of a critical hit is 51%. Of
course, it costs a lot more.
- When you get the critical hit while attacking, you get to choose the
target figure downed. It can be any number of hit points and any circle
color (including yellow). The downing takes place before normal damage
is applied.
- A defender cannot get a critical hit, so if this unit is
defending, the only possible result of the ability should it apply is
Achilles' instant death. Of course, you hope that
doesn't happen.
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