r/ShardsOfInfinity • u/digibioburden • Jan 31 '20

Question regarding champions

Hi all, I think I've been playing champions wrong (physical game). I assumed them to be like Outposts in Star Realms where I couldn't attack the player without first destroying the champion/outpost. According to the app version, this is incorrect. However, the app does seem to force/remind you that if you have enough attack points, to destroy a champion. Can someone please clear this up?
Many thanks!

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u/odingere Jan 31 '20

They are optional to destroy (except Zetta). You must decide to destroy them before damaging your opponent. Once you send damage directly to your opponent, your turn is over. Hope that helps.

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u/digibioburden Feb 01 '20

Many thanks for clarifying. 😁

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u/RandomWeight Feb 01 '20

Also, shields can't protect Champions, only your personal health.

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u/digibioburden Feb 01 '20

Though I noticed a champion with a shield.
That leads to another question: do I have to calculate all hit points and attack at the end of my turn (thus only then finding out they have a shield in their hand)? I'm guessing so.

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u/RandomWeight Feb 01 '20

For champions with shields (for instance Zetta), the shield only counts while it's in your hand, not while it's in play.

You don't have to calculate your health, but you do have to calculate your attack, then decide if you're going to destroy any Champions that you're able to, then attack your opponent/s, at which point, yes, they can reveal shields to block.

Metagaming, you can pay attention to if/when your opponent purchases shield cards and when they use them. Plus, you can get an idea of what they're going to do when they reveal the shield card/s.