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Cursed Pirate

Season 2 · Complexity: 4/6 · Health / CP (1v1): 50 / 2 CP

How to play Cursed Pirate

Overview & game plan

A cursed buccaneer: manage the doubloon clock, tax enemy CP – or deliberately flip into the stronger cursed form.

If after roll 1 5× Skull for Pirate's Touch! are reachable. Keep 5× Skull and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Pirate's Touch! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Black Spot. Pirate's Touch! deals a documented 12 damage and applies Parlay/Parlay/Powder Keg, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.

Strengths

  • Lots of undefendable damage: Black Spot 7, Shiver Me Timbers 7, X Marks the Spot 2 per cutlass
  • Parlay stops all attack damage of one enemy turn
  • Cursed doubloons tick 1 damage per token in the enemy upkeep
  • The cursed form hits harder (5/7/9) and punishes non-attacks with powder kegs

Weaknesses

  • The doubloon clock runs: without restock you flip irreversibly after 3 turns
  • The cursed form costs 4 unpreventable damage per upkeep

Dice & symbols

🗡 Cutlass · 3/6 (faces 1, 2, 3)📦 Booty · 2/6 (faces 4, 5)💀 Skull · 1/6 (faces 6)

Most likely attack

Cutlass Strike
Normal

Requirement: 3× 🗡 Cutlass · Chance: 98.4%

Damage: 5 damage

Attacks & odds

AbilityRequirementChanceDamageDamage typeEffects
Cutlass Strike3× 🗡 Cutlass98.4%5 damageNormalpowder keg
X Marks the Spot3× 📦 Booty84.2%2 per 🗡 Cutlass (roll 3 dice)Undefendable
Walk the Plank1× 🗡 Cutlass + 2× 📦 Booty + 1× 💀 Skull71.6%7 damageNormal
Light the FuseSmall straight (4 in a row)58.7%7 damageNormalpowder keg
Black Spot4× 💀 Skull10.4%7 damageUndefendableparlay
Shiver Me Timbers1× 🗡 Cutlass + 3× 💀 Skull24.4%7 damageUndefendable
Pirate's Touch!
Ultimate
5× 💀 Skull1.3%12 damageUltimateparlay, powder keg

How you defend

Ahoy Matey: no blanket prevention; Cutlass creates retaliation, Booty refills Cursed Doubloons, and Skull remains a separate other-defense effect.

Concrete dice decisions

  • If after roll 1 5× Skull for Pirate's Touch! are reachable. Keep 5× Skull and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Pirate's Touch! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Black Spot. Pirate's Touch! deals a documented 12 damage and applies Parlay/Parlay/Powder Keg, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 4× Skull for Black Spot are reachable. Keep 4× Skull and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Black Spot (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Pirate's Touch!. Black Spot deals a documented 7 damage and bypasses the defence roll and applies Parlay/Parlay, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 3× Chest for X Marks the Spot are reachable. Keep 3× Chest and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at X Marks the Spot (3 dice). If fewer than 3 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Pirate's Touch!. X Marks the Spot deals a documented 6 damage and bypasses the defence roll and applies Cursed Doubloon, so the 3 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 1× Cutlass + 3× Skull for Shiver Me Timbers are reachable. Keep 1× Cutlass + 3× Skull and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Shiver Me Timbers (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Pirate's Touch!. Shiver Me Timbers deals a documented 7 damage and bypasses the defence roll, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 a small straight for Light the Fuse are reachable. Keep a small straight and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Light the Fuse (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Pirate's Touch!. Light the Fuse deals a documented 7 damage and applies Powder Keg, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.

Concrete playing rules

Statuses & timing

  • Powder Keg: negative, triggered by Cutlass Strike (conditionally), Light the Fuse and Pirate's Touch!.
  • Parlay: negative, triggered by Black Spot and Pirate's Touch!.
  • Cursed Doubloon and Wither: negative; per the setup notes the Cursed Pirate starts with 3 Cursed Doubloons.
  • Cursed Doubloons: X Marks the Spot per skull, Black Spot +1, Ahoy Matey (2 cutlasses + skull), ultimate +2.
  • Cursed Doubloons: Decide early: refill the clock and stay human OR let it run out and race in the stronger form from mid-game.

Avoid these mistakes

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Works well with

Partner rankings

  1. Shadow ThiefRank #1/37 · Very good choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Counter Strike.Parlay disrupts the opposing response to Sneak Attack.
  2. TreantRank #2/37 · Solid choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Barbed Vine.Parlay disrupts the opposing response to Dryad.
  3. HuntressRank #3/37 · Solid choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Nyra.Parlay disrupts the opposing response to Bleed.
  4. PaladinRank #4/37 · Solid choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Crit.Parlay disrupts the opposing response to Retribution.
  5. RogueRank #5/37 · Solid choiceRogue applies influence, ionic energy; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Rogue adds Brawl (6 damage, normal), Sass (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  6. CyclopsRank #6/37 · Solid choiceCyclops applies battle-plan, support; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Cyclops adds Hand to Hand (7 damage, normal), Target Acquired (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  7. Doctor StrangeRank #7/37 · Solid choiceDoctor Strange applies crimson bands, premonition; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Doctor Strange adds Augury (8 damage, normal), Astral Incursion (8 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  8. GambitRank #8/37 · Solid choiceGambit applies molecular-acceleration, dissolution; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Gambit adds Bo Staff (7 damage, normal), Bojutsu (2 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  9. LokiRank #9/37 · Solid choiceLoki applies illusion, bag of tricks; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Loki adds Mockery (8 damage, normal), Confuddle (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  10. RavenessRank #10/37 · Solid choiceRaveness applies feather, hex; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Raveness adds Peck (7 damage, normal), Murder of Crows (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  11. Moon ElfRank #11/37 · Solid choiceBlind disrupts the opposing response to Cutlass.Entangle disrupts the opposing response to Cutlass.
  12. IcemanRank #12/37 · Solid choiceIceman applies dice-cube, ice-shard; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Iceman adds Frostbite (7 damage, normal), Ice to Meet You (2.5 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  13. TacticianRank #13/37 · Solid choiceTactician applies tactical advantage, constrict; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Tactician adds Saber Strike (6 damage, normal), Carpet Bomb (2 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  14. KrampusRank #14/37 · Solid choiceKrampus applies coal, gift; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Krampus adds Swat (7 damage, normal), Bad Tidings (6 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  15. BarbarianRank #15/37 · Solid choiceBarbarian applies concussion, stun; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Barbarian adds Smack (8 damage, normal), Sturdy Blow (4 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  16. NecromancerRank #16/37 · Solid choiceNecromancer applies decrep-ify, resurrect; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Necromancer adds Shear (5 damage, normal), Harvest (2 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  17. SeraphRank #17/37 · Solid choiceSeraph applies flight, blinding-light; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Seraph adds Holy Blade (7 damage, normal), Glorious (6 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  18. MonkRank #18/37 · Solid choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Serenity.Monk applies Chi (Chi, Chi), Evasive; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.
  19. PsylockeRank #19/37 · Solid choicePsylocke applies paralyze, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Psylocke adds Lunge (7 damage, normal), Devise (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  20. Vampire LordRank #20/37 · Solid choiceVampire Lord applies blood-power, mesmerize; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Vampire Lord adds Gouge (7 damage, normal), Glamour (4 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  21. SamuraiRank #21/37 · Solid choiceSamurai applies shame, honor; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Samurai adds Katana Slice (7 damage, normal), Wakizashi (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  22. Black WidowRank #22/37 · Solid choiceBlack Widow applies covert ops, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Black Widow adds Baton Strike (7 damage, normal), Widows Gauntlets (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  23. Scarlet WitchRank #23/37 · Solid choiceScarlet Witch applies probability manipulation, reality warp; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Scarlet Witch adds Hex Bolt (8 damage, normal), Jinx (9 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  24. ArtificerRank #24/37 · Solid choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Nanobot.Parlay disrupts the opposing response to Shock Bot.
  25. GunslingerRank #25/37 · Solid choiceKnockdown disrupts the opposing response to Cutlass.Knockdown disrupts the opposing response to Cursed Doubloon.
  26. PyromancerRank #26/37 · Solid choiceKnockdown disrupts the opposing response to Cutlass.Stun disrupts the opposing response to Cutlass.
  27. Pale LadyRank #27/37 · Solid choicePale Lady applies moonShard, bleed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Pale Lady adds Scratch (6 damage, normal), The Hunt (6 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  28. WolverineRank #28/37 · Solid choiceWolverine applies rage, alpha; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Wolverine adds Adamantium Claws (6 damage, normal), Regenerate (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  29. Spider-Man (Miles Morales)Rank #29/37 · Solid choiceSpider-Man (Miles Morales) applies combo, webbed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Spider-Man (Miles Morales) adds Punch (6 damage, normal), C-C-C-Combo (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  30. NinjaRank #30/37 · Poor fitParlay disrupts the opposing response to Shade Shift.Parlay disrupts the opposing response to Delayed Poison.
  31. Black PantherRank #31/37 · Poor fitBlack Panther applies kinetic-energy, vibranium-suit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Black Panther adds Vibranium Claws (6 damage, normal), Stealth Strike (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  32. Headless HorsemanRank #32/37 · Poor fitHeadless Horseman applies dreadful, grim-pursuit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Headless Horseman adds Cleave (7 damage, normal), Reap (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  33. Jean GreyRank #33/37 · Poor fitJean Grey applies force field, acuity; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Jean Grey adds Mind Attack (6 damage, normal), Psychic Multiplier (2 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  34. SantaRank #34/37 · Poor fitSanta applies cheer, egg-nog; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Santa adds Trim Your Tree (8 damage, normal), Festivities (9 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  35. ThorRank #35/37 · Poor fitThor applies guard break, electrokinesis; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Thor adds Hammered (7 damage, undefendable), Odinforce (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  36. Captain MarvelRank #36/37 · Poor fitCaptain Marvel applies cosmic-ray, cosmic-flare; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Captain Marvel adds Photon Punch (7 damage, normal), Inner Light (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.
  37. DeadpoolRank #37/37 · Poor fitDeadpool applies donut, onomatopoeia; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Cursed Pirate's existing routes.Deadpool adds Finger Guns (7 damage, normal), Donut Hole (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Cursed Pirate.

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