Deadpool
Marvel Standalone · Complexity: 3/6 · Health / CP (1v1): 50 / 2 CP
How to play Deadpool
Overview & game plan
A chaos mercenary: pure damage turns, rock-paper-scissors bets and an assortment of fourth-wall tricks.
If after roll 1 5× Mask for Fourth Wall! are reachable. Keep 5× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Fourth Wall! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Taco Truck. Fourth Wall! deals a documented 14 damage, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
Strengths
- Lots of PURE damage (Donut Hole 4, Knife Fight 3): no defense possible
- An RPS win: +2/+3 on attacks or 2 prevention – automatic on the ultimate
- Fourth Wall!: 14 damage + copy another hero's positive status
- Onomatopoeia turns dice to 4 or 5 – plannable sets
Weaknesses
- Mutant Healing only heals 1 and prevents 0 – he practically does not defend
- The gag bonuses (Pew Pew, Taco Tuesday) require playing along or the Curmudgeon Coin
Dice & symbols
Most likely attack
Requirement: 4× 👉 Pew · Chance: 87.9%
Damage: 6 damage
Attacks & odds
| Ability | Requirement | Chance | Damage | Damage type | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Guns | 4× 👉 Pew | 87.9% | 6 damage | Normal | – |
| Donut Hole | 3× 💬 Joke | 35.5% | 4 damage | Pure | – |
| Knife Fight | 2× 👉 Pew + 2× 🔪 Knife | 49.3% | 3 damage | Undefendable | – |
| Besmirched | 1× 👉 Pew + 1× 🔪 Knife + 1× 💬 Joke + 1× 🎭 Mask | 53.7% | about 9 damage | Normal | – |
| Taco Truck | Small straight (4 in a row) | 58.7% | about 8.5 damage | Normal | – |
| Merc with a Mouth | 4× 🎭 Mask | 10.4% | 6 damage | Undefendable | – |
| Fiesta | Large straight (5 in a row) | 24.9% | about 8.5 damage | Normal | – |
| Fourth Wall! Ultimate | 5× 🎭 Mask | 1.3% | 14 damage | Ultimate | – |
How you defend
Mutant Healing: always heals 1, then 4 dice – 1 counter per knife, jokes grant Onomatopoeia, 0 prevention. Only a defensive RPS win (2 prevention) really blocks – he defends through tempo, not mitigation.
Concrete dice decisions
- If after roll 1 5× Mask for Fourth Wall! are reachable. Keep 5× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Fourth Wall! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Taco Truck. Fourth Wall! deals a documented 14 damage, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 a small straight for Taco Truck are reachable. Keep a small straight and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Taco Truck (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Fourth Wall!. Taco Truck deals a documented 8.5 damage, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 1× Pew + 1× Knife + 1× Joke + 1× Mask for Besmirched are reachable. Keep 1× Pew + 1× Knife + 1× Joke + 1× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Besmirched (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Fourth Wall!. Besmirched deals a documented 9 damage, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 4× Pew for Finger Guns are reachable. Keep 4× Pew and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Finger Guns (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Fourth Wall!. Finger Guns deals a documented 6 damage, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 4× Mask for Merc with a Mouth are reachable. Keep 4× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Merc with a Mouth (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Fourth Wall!. Merc with a Mouth deals a documented 6 damage and bypasses the defence roll, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
Concrete playing rules
Resources
- RPS / Shoot Card: RPS (max 1, once per turn): challenge to rock-paper-scissors when attacking or defending – a win: +2 damage (+3 with the Shoot card active) or 2 prevention. The Shoot card auto-wins a lost round, then flips inactive. Knife Fight, Merc with a Mouth, Fiesta, the Besmirched mask, ultimate (reactivates the Shoot card). Offensively on big hits; save the Shoot card as insurance for the game's most important throw.
Statuses & timing
- RPS: max 1, redeemable once per turn – a win gives +2 damage (+3 with the Shoot card active) or 2 prevention.
- Onomatopoeia: max 2, turns a die to 4 (knife) or 5 (joke).
- Donut: max 2, roll in upkeep and heal 1–3; giftable.
- Shoot card: auto-wins one lost RPS round, then flips inactive; the ultimate reactivates it.
- Save RPS for hits of 6+; sacrifice the Shoot card only when the win kills.
- Eat Donuts below 20 health instead of hoarding them.
- RPS / Shoot Card: Knife Fight, Merc with a Mouth, Fiesta, the Besmirched mask, ultimate (reactivates the Shoot card).
- RPS / Shoot Card: Offensively on big hits; save the Shoot card as insurance for the game's most important throw.
- Onomatopoeia / Donut: Knife Fight, Donut Hole, Merc with a Mouth, Besmirched/Mutant Healing jokes, Fiesta.
Avoid these mistakes
Works well with
- Shadow ThiefRank #1/37Shadow Thief applies Shadows (Shadows), Sneak Attack (Sneak Attack); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Shadow Thief adds Dagger Strike (8 damage, normal), Shifty Strike (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- HuntressRank #2/37Huntress applies Nyra's Bond (Nyra's Bond, Nyra's Bond), Bleed (Bleed); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Huntress adds Animalistic (5 damage, normal), Savage (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- Cursed PirateRank #3/37Cursed Pirate applies Cursed Doubloon (Cursed Doubloon, Cursed Form), Powder Keg (Powder Keg, Powder Keg); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Cursed Pirate adds Cutlass Strike (7 damage, normal), X Marks the Spot (6 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- TreantRank #4/37Treant applies Barbed Vine (Barbed Vine), Wellspring (Wellspring); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Treant adds Splinter (7 damage, normal), Overgrowth (8 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- GunslingerRank #5/37Gunslinger applies Reload (Reload), Bounty (Bounty); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Gunslinger adds Revolver (5 damage, normal), Bounty Hunter (1 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
Partner rankings
- Shadow ThiefRank #1/37 · Very good choiceShadow Thief applies Shadows (Shadows), Sneak Attack (Sneak Attack); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Shadow Thief adds Dagger Strike (8 damage, normal), Shifty Strike (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- HuntressRank #2/37 · Solid choiceHuntress applies Nyra's Bond (Nyra's Bond, Nyra's Bond), Bleed (Bleed); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Huntress adds Animalistic (5 damage, normal), Savage (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- Cursed PirateRank #3/37 · Solid choiceCursed Pirate applies Cursed Doubloon (Cursed Doubloon, Cursed Form), Powder Keg (Powder Keg, Powder Keg); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Cursed Pirate adds Cutlass Strike (7 damage, normal), X Marks the Spot (6 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- TreantRank #4/37 · Solid choiceTreant applies Barbed Vine (Barbed Vine), Wellspring (Wellspring); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Treant adds Splinter (7 damage, normal), Overgrowth (8 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- GunslingerRank #5/37 · Solid choiceGunslinger applies Reload (Reload), Bounty (Bounty); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Gunslinger adds Revolver (5 damage, normal), Bounty Hunter (1 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- Moon ElfRank #6/37 · Solid choiceMoon Elf applies Blind (Blind), Evasive (Evasive); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Moon Elf adds Longbow (7 damage, normal), Demising Shot (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- IcemanRank #7/37 · Poor fitIceman applies dice-cube, ice-shard; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- PyromancerRank #8/37 · Poor fitPyromancer applies Burn (Burn, Burn), Fire Mastery (Fire Mastery, Fire Mastery); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Pyromancer adds Fireball (8 damage, normal), Burning Soul (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- PaladinRank #9/37 · Poor fitPaladin applies Crit (Crit), Protect (Protect); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Paladin adds Righteous Combat (7 damage, normal), Mighty Prayer (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- RavenessRank #10/37 · Poor fitRaveness applies feather, hex; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Black PantherRank #11/37 · Poor fitBlack Panther applies kinetic-energy, vibranium-suit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- CyclopsRank #12/37 · Poor fitCyclops applies battle-plan, support; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- RogueRank #13/37 · Poor fitRogue applies influence, ionic energy; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- SeraphRank #14/37 · Poor fitSeraph applies flight, blinding-light; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- GambitRank #15/37 · Poor fitGambit applies molecular-acceleration, dissolution; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- PsylockeRank #16/37 · Poor fitPsylocke applies paralyze, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- MonkRank #17/37 · Poor fitMonk applies Chi (Chi, Chi), Evasive; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Monk adds Fist Strike (8 damage, normal), Combo Strike (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- Scarlet WitchRank #18/37 · Poor fitScarlet Witch applies probability manipulation, reality warp; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- TacticianRank #19/37 · Poor fitTactician applies tactical advantage, constrict; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- LokiRank #20/37 · Poor fitLoki applies illusion, bag of tricks; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- ArtificerRank #21/37 · Poor fitArtificer applies Synth (Synth, Synth), Nanite (Nanite, Nanobot); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Artificer adds Spanner Strike (6 damage, normal), Eureka (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- Headless HorsemanRank #22/37 · Poor fitHeadless Horseman applies dreadful, grim-pursuit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Black WidowRank #23/37 · Poor fitBlack Widow applies covert ops, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Jean GreyRank #24/37 · Poor fitJean Grey applies force field, acuity; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Doctor StrangeRank #25/37 · Poor fitDoctor Strange applies crimson bands, premonition; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- BarbarianRank #26/37 · Poor fitBarbarian applies concussion, stun; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Vampire LordRank #27/37 · Poor fitVampire Lord applies blood-power, mesmerize; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- SamuraiRank #28/37 · Poor fitSamurai applies shame, honor; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- KrampusRank #29/37 · Poor fitKrampus applies coal, gift; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- NecromancerRank #30/37 · Poor fitNecromancer applies decrep-ify, resurrect; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Pale LadyRank #31/37 · Poor fitPale Lady applies moonShard, bleed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- SantaRank #32/37 · Poor fitSanta applies cheer, egg-nog; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- ThorRank #33/37 · Poor fitThor applies guard break, electrokinesis; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- Spider-Man (Miles Morales)Rank #34/37 · Poor fitSpider-Man (Miles Morales) applies combo, webbed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- WolverineRank #35/37 · Poor fitWolverine applies rage, alpha; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
- NinjaRank #36/37 · Poor fitNinja applies Delayed Poison (Delayed Poison, Delayed Poison), Smoke Bomb (Smoke Bomb); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool's existing routes.Ninja adds Slash (7 damage, normal), Walk the Line (12 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Deadpool.
- Captain MarvelRank #37/37 · Poor fitCaptain Marvel applies cosmic-ray, cosmic-flare; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Deadpool'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 Deadpool.
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