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[[Image:Wishing_Well.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Wishing Well]], a luck-based card.]] | [[Image:Wishing_Well.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Wishing Well]], a luck-based card.]] | ||
'''Luck-based''' cards are cards which have an above-average reliance on luck for their effects. Due to the nature of Dominion, there is a certain amount of luck involved with any card - when it comes into your hand, when it is | '''Luck-based''' cards are cards which have an above-average reliance on luck for their effects. Due to the nature of Dominion, there is a certain amount of luck involved with any card - when it comes into your hand, when it is most useful to use - but these cards incorporate luck or randomness as a feature. There are three broad categories. | ||
== Naming cards == | == Naming cards == | ||
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* {{Card|Mystic}} - a [[Peddler variant]] on Wishing Well | * {{Card|Mystic}} - a [[Peddler variant]] on Wishing Well | ||
* {{Card|Rebuild}} - the least luck-involved naming card, as it will still always hit a [[Victory card]]. On the other hand, the outcome of a single Rebuild play often makes the difference between winning and losing, and Rebuild is thus considered a one of the most luck-based cards. | * {{Card|Rebuild}} - the least luck-involved naming card, as it will still always hit a [[Victory card]]. On the other hand, the outcome of a single Rebuild play often makes the difference between winning and losing, and Rebuild is thus considered a one of the most luck-based cards. | ||
* {{Card|Doctor}} - the [[trasher|trashing]] Wishing Well variant | * ''{{Card|Doctor}}'' - the [[trasher|trashing]] Wishing Well variant | ||
* {{Card|Journeyman}} - when you "lose" with this card, you still draw 3 cards, but "winning" can mean skipping over several unwanted cards, netting a much better draw | * {{Card|Journeyman}} - when you "lose" with this card, you still draw 3 cards, but "winning" can mean skipping over several unwanted cards, netting a much better draw | ||
* {{Card| | * {{Event|Pursue}} - An [[Event]] that draws the guessed name from the top 4 cards. | ||
* {{Card|Sorcerer}} - A [[cantrip]] if your opponents guess the top card of their deck correctly, but if they don't, it becomes a [[cantrip]] [[curser]] | |||
* {{Card|Sorceress}} - Also a [[vanilla]] [[cantrip]] if you guess the top card of your deck incorrectly, but like {{Card|Sorcerer}} becomes a [[cantrip]] [[curser]] if you guess correctly. | |||
== "Line-'em-up" cards == | == "Line-'em-up" cards == | ||
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* {{Card|Baron}} - without an {{Card|Estate}} in hand, this is just an Estate [[gainer]] | * {{Card|Baron}} - without an {{Card|Estate}} in hand, this is just an Estate [[gainer]] | ||
* {{Card|Treasure Map}} - the most notorious "line-'em'-up", it is useless without another Treasure Map, and is worded in such a way that Scheme should never be used to help it | * {{Card|Treasure Map}} - the most notorious "line-'em'-up", it is useless without another Treasure Map, and is worded in such a way that Scheme should never be used to help it | ||
* {{Card| | * ''{{Card|Tournament}}'' and {{Card|Joust}} - while not duds without a Province (until everyone else has one), they can fulfill its primary function without one: acquiring ''{{Card|Prize|Prizes|file=Prizes}}'' or {{Card|Reward|Rewards|file=Rewards}}. | ||
* {{Card|Urchin}} - while any [[Attack]] card can turn it into a {{Card|Mercenary}}, it usually ends up being another Urchin, particularly if Urchin is the only Attack in the kingdom | |||
* {{Card|Urchin}} - while any [[Attack]] | |||
* {{Card|Cultist}} - powerful enough when it doesn't line up, hitting a Cultist chain makes this one of the strongest {{Cost|5}} cards | * {{Card|Cultist}} - powerful enough when it doesn't line up, hitting a Cultist chain makes this one of the strongest {{Cost|5}} cards | ||
* {{Card|Encampment}} - returns to the [[Supply]] if you don't reveal a {{Card|Gold}} or {{Card|Plunder}} | * {{Card|Encampment}} - returns to the [[Supply]] if you don't reveal a {{Card|Gold}} or {{Card|Plunder}} | ||
* {{Card|Legionary}} - doesn't Attack if you don't reveal a Gold | * {{Card|Legionary}} - doesn't Attack if you don't reveal a Gold | ||
* {{Card|Magic Lamp}} - needs 6 unique cards in play to turn into 3 Wishes | * {{Card|Magic Lamp}} - needs 6 unique cards in play to turn into 3 Wishes | ||
* | * {{Card|Sauna}} and {{Card|Avanto}} - provides extra +Actions and +Cards when chaining each other. | ||
== Deck-random cards == | == Deck-random cards == | ||
These cards reveal cards from your or an opponent's deck, and produce an effect based on what's revealed. This ranges from just determining what card is gained, to determining how much of a vanilla bonus to bestow, if at all. Again, barring deck inspection or stacking, this is rather random, and these cards tend to be on the weak side. [[Digging]] cards are not included, as they seek out a specific card or card type, whereas these work with whatever's on top of the deck. Cards in italics have been [[ | These cards reveal cards from your or an opponent's deck, and produce an effect based on what's revealed. This ranges from just determining what card is gained, to determining how much of a vanilla bonus to bestow, if at all. Again, barring deck inspection or stacking, this is rather random, and these cards tend to be on the weak side. [[Digging]] cards are not included, as they seek out a specific card or card type, whereas these work with whatever's on top of the deck. Cards in italics have been [[removed]]. | ||
* {{Card|Vassal}} - likes [[Action]]-heavy decks | * {{Card|Vassal}} - likes [[Action]]-heavy decks | ||
* ''{{Card|Tribute}}'' - a kinder version of Thief that almost never fails, though certain outcomes are more desirable | * ''{{Card|Tribute}}'' - a kinder version of Thief that almost never fails, though certain outcomes are more desirable | ||
* | * ''{{Card|Harvest}}'' - with some work, you can stack your deck to maximize your yield, and in general in mid to late game, it gives at least {{Cost|3}} anyway | ||
* {{Card|Jester}} - a Swindler variant that doesn't trash | * {{Card|Jester}} - a Swindler variant that doesn't trash | ||
* {{Card|Vagrant}} - a Wishing Well variant with a card type clause instead of naming | * {{Card|Vagrant}} - a Wishing Well variant with a card type clause instead of naming | ||
* {{Card|Ironmonger}} - whichever bonus your deck yields is usually welcome | * {{Card|Ironmonger}} - whichever bonus your deck yields is usually welcome | ||
* | * ''{{Card|Doctor}}'' - its [[overpay]] option | ||
* {{Card|Herald}} - likes Action-heavy decks | * {{Card|Herald}} - likes Action-heavy decks | ||
* {{Card|Magpie}} - likes decks with a fair amount of [[Treasure]]s | * {{Card|Magpie}} - likes decks with a fair amount of [[Treasure]]s | ||
* {{Card|Patrician}} - likes decks with expensive cards | * {{Card|Patrician}} - likes decks with expensive cards | ||
* {{Card|Chariot Race}} - whether it gives +{{Cost|1}} and +1{{VP}} depends on what is revealed from the decks of you and the player to your left | * {{Card|Chariot Race}} - whether it gives +{{Cost|1}} and +1{{VP}} depends on what is revealed from the decks of you and the player to your left | ||
* {{Card|Will-o'-Wisp}} - likes decks with cheap cards | * {{Card|Will-o'-Wisp}} - likes decks with cheap cards | ||
* {{Card|Zombie Mason}} - tries to {{Card|Upgrade}} the top card of your deck | * {{Card|Zombie Mason}} - tries to {{Card|Upgrade}} the top card of your deck | ||
* {{Project|Piazza}} - likes Action-heavy decks | * {{Project|Piazza}} - likes Action-heavy decks | ||
* {{Card|Seer}} - likes decks with mid-prized cards | |||
* {{Event|Gamble}} - likes Action-heavy decks | |||
* {{Card|Courier}} - can fail to play a card if only [[Victory]] or [[Curse]] cards are in your discard | |||
* {{Card|Hunter}} - likes decks with equal amounts of [[Victory]], [[Action]], and [[Treasure]] cards | |||
All [[Fate]] and [[Doom]] cards fall into this category, as does {{Card|Black Market}}, though they use separate, special decks of cards, rather than your own deck. | All [[Fate]] and [[Doom]] cards fall into this category, as does {{Card|Black Market}}, though they use separate, special decks of cards, rather than your own deck. | ||
All [[trashing attack]]s fall into this category because they randomly trash cards from a player's deck and can have highly variable impact depending on what they trash. | |||
==Reactions== | |||
Many [[Reaction]]s require them to be in your hand during your opponent's turn when you only have access to five cards, typically. | |||
* {{Card|Black Cat}} - only [[curser|curses]] if it's in your hand when your opponent gains a [[Victory]] card. | |||
Some cards when played by other players, makes it important to have specific cards in hand at the right time. | |||
* {{Card|Masquerade}} - any card that can be given away without helping the other player | |||
* {{Card|Bishop}} - any card that should be trashed | |||
* ''{{Card|Mountebank}}'' - {{Card|Curse}} to discard | |||
* ''{{Card|Tournament}}'' - {{Card|Province}} | |||
* {{Card|Gladiator}} - he same card as the active player choose to reveal. | |||
* {{Card|Old Witch}} - {{Card|Curse}} to trash | |||
* {{Card|Governor}} - any card that should be upgraded | |||
{{Navbox card categories}} | {{Navbox card categories}} | ||
[[Category:Other card categories]] | [[Category:Other card categories]] |
Latest revision as of 22:36, 10 September 2024
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Luck-based cards are cards which have an above-average reliance on luck for their effects. Due to the nature of Dominion, there is a certain amount of luck involved with any card - when it comes into your hand, when it is most useful to use - but these cards incorporate luck or randomness as a feature. There are three broad categories.
Naming cards
Also called "guessing" cards, these cards feature the wording "Name a card." The player is required to say the name of any card, including those not in the game of Dominion, and then the effect of the card proceeds based on the choice the player makes. As a general rule, keeping close track of your deck aids in the use of these cards, but there will always be an element of luck, as the deck is shuffled randomly. As such, cards that either inspect the top of your deck or stack your deck to begin with help immensely.
- Wishing Well - the archetypal naming card; without a keen knowledge of your deck, this card is essentially gambling - if you win, it's a Laboratory, if you lose, it's a vanilla cantrip
- Mystic - a Peddler variant on Wishing Well
- Rebuild - the least luck-involved naming card, as it will still always hit a Victory card. On the other hand, the outcome of a single Rebuild play often makes the difference between winning and losing, and Rebuild is thus considered a one of the most luck-based cards.
- Doctor - the trashing Wishing Well variant
- Journeyman - when you "lose" with this card, you still draw 3 cards, but "winning" can mean skipping over several unwanted cards, netting a much better draw
- Pursue - An Event that draws the guessed name from the top 4 cards.
- Sorcerer - A cantrip if your opponents guess the top card of their deck correctly, but if they don't, it becomes a cantrip curser
- Sorceress - Also a vanilla cantrip if you guess the top card of your deck incorrectly, but like Sorcerer becomes a cantrip curser if you guess correctly.
"Line-'em-up" cards
These cards' sole (or at least primary) effect depends entirely on matching it with a specific other card. In contrast to the naming cards, which have luck built into what they do when played, "line-'em-up" cards have luck built into how they appear in your hand. And unlike the randomness of combos coming together, these cards are essentially dead in the water without this specific other card. As such, strategies with them typically involve sifters or cards that can carry other cards from turn to turn, such as Haven or Scheme.
- Baron - without an Estate in hand, this is just an Estate gainer
- Treasure Map - the most notorious "line-'em'-up", it is useless without another Treasure Map, and is worded in such a way that Scheme should never be used to help it
- Tournament and Joust - while not duds without a Province (until everyone else has one), they can fulfill its primary function without one: acquiring Prizes or Rewards.
- Urchin - while any Attack card can turn it into a Mercenary, it usually ends up being another Urchin, particularly if Urchin is the only Attack in the kingdom
- Cultist - powerful enough when it doesn't line up, hitting a Cultist chain makes this one of the strongest cards
- Encampment - returns to the Supply if you don't reveal a Gold or Plunder
- Legionary - doesn't Attack if you don't reveal a Gold
- Magic Lamp - needs 6 unique cards in play to turn into 3 Wishes
- Sauna and Avanto - provides extra +Actions and +Cards when chaining each other.
Deck-random cards
These cards reveal cards from your or an opponent's deck, and produce an effect based on what's revealed. This ranges from just determining what card is gained, to determining how much of a vanilla bonus to bestow, if at all. Again, barring deck inspection or stacking, this is rather random, and these cards tend to be on the weak side. Digging cards are not included, as they seek out a specific card or card type, whereas these work with whatever's on top of the deck. Cards in italics have been removed.
- Vassal - likes Action-heavy decks
- Tribute - a kinder version of Thief that almost never fails, though certain outcomes are more desirable
- Harvest - with some work, you can stack your deck to maximize your yield, and in general in mid to late game, it gives at least anyway
- Jester - a Swindler variant that doesn't trash
- Vagrant - a Wishing Well variant with a card type clause instead of naming
- Ironmonger - whichever bonus your deck yields is usually welcome
- Doctor - its overpay option
- Herald - likes Action-heavy decks
- Magpie - likes decks with a fair amount of Treasures
- Patrician - likes decks with expensive cards
- Chariot Race - whether it gives + and +1
depends on what is revealed from the decks of you and the player to your left
- Will-o'-Wisp - likes decks with cheap cards
- Zombie Mason - tries to Upgrade the top card of your deck
- Piazza - likes Action-heavy decks
- Seer - likes decks with mid-prized cards
- Gamble - likes Action-heavy decks
- Courier - can fail to play a card if only Victory or Curse cards are in your discard
- Hunter - likes decks with equal amounts of Victory, Action, and Treasure cards
All Fate and Doom cards fall into this category, as does Black Market, though they use separate, special decks of cards, rather than your own deck.
All trashing attacks fall into this category because they randomly trash cards from a player's deck and can have highly variable impact depending on what they trash.
Reactions
Many Reactions require them to be in your hand during your opponent's turn when you only have access to five cards, typically.
Some cards when played by other players, makes it important to have specific cards in hand at the right time.
- Masquerade - any card that can be given away without helping the other player
- Bishop - any card that should be trashed
- Mountebank - Curse to discard
- Tournament - Province
- Gladiator - he same card as the active player choose to reveal.
- Old Witch - Curse to trash
- Governor - any card that should be upgraded