Wolverine
Marvel X-Men · Complexity: 2/6 · Health / CP (1v1): 50 / 2 CP
How to play Wolverine
Overview & game plan
A regenerating berserker: heals almost every round, trades cards via Rage into +3 packs and wins every long fight.
If after roll 1 5× Mask for Berserker Rage! are reachable. Keep 5× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Berserker Rage! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Severe Threat. Berserker Rage! deals a documented 12 damage, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
Strengths
- Almost every ability heals: Healing Factor 4, Barrage 1–2, Regenerate, ultimate 3
- Rage: 1 token + 1 card = +3 damage; 3 Rage = +9 – Berserker Rage! reaches 21
- Alpha makes the target skip their income phase
- Severe Threat: ~10 damage with an Alpha chance
Weaknesses
- Vengeance prevents 0 – he heals back instead of blocking
- Rage eats hand cards – without supply the boost dries up
Dice & symbols
⚔ Claw · 3/6 (faces 1, 2, 3)◆ Adamantium · 2/6 (faces 4, 5)☗ Mask · 1/6 (faces 6)
Most likely attack
Adamantium Claws
Normal
Requirement: 3× ⚔ Claw · Chance: 98.4%
Damage: 4 damage
Attacks & odds
| Ability | Requirement | Chance | Damage | Damage type | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamantium Claws | 3× ⚔ Claw | 98.4% | 4 damage | Normal | – |
| Regenerate | 2× ⚔ Claw + 2× ☗ Mask | 49.3% | 3 damage · healing: 1 damage | Undefendable | – |
| Healing Factor | 3× ◆ Adamantium + 1× ☗ Mask | 60.1% | healing: 4 damage | – | – |
| Hunter | 2× ⚔ Claw + 3× ◆ Adamantium | 48.5% | 6 damage | Normal | – |
| Barrage | Small straight (4 in a row) | 58.7% | 5 damage · healing: 1 damage | Normal | alpha |
| Power Level Nine | 4× ☗ Mask | 10.4% | 6 damage · healing: 1 damage | Undefendable | alpha |
| Severe Threat | 3× ⚔ Claw + 2× ☗ Mask | 31.3% | about 10 damage | Normal | alpha |
| Berserker Rage! Ultimate | 5× ☗ Mask | 1.3% | 12 damage · healing: 3 damage | Ultimate | – |
How you defend
Vengeance: 3 dice – 0 prevention, 1 counter per claw (~1.5), Rage per mask. His protection is the healing engine, not the block.
Concrete dice decisions
- If after roll 1 5× Mask for Berserker Rage! are reachable. Keep 5× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Berserker Rage! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Severe Threat. Berserker Rage! deals a documented 12 damage, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 3× Claw + 2× Mask for Severe Threat are reachable. Keep 3× Claw + 2× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Severe Threat (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Berserker Rage!. Severe Threat deals a documented 10 damage and applies alpha, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 4× Mask for Power Level Nine are reachable. Keep 4× Mask and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Power Level Nine (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Berserker Rage!. Power Level Nine deals a documented 6 damage and bypasses the defence roll and applies alpha, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 2× Claw + 3× Adamantium for Hunter are reachable. Keep 2× Claw + 3× Adamantium and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Hunter (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Berserker Rage!. Hunter deals a documented 6 damage, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
- If after roll 1 3× Claw for Adamantium Claws are reachable. Keep 3× Claw and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Adamantium Claws (3 dice). If fewer than 3 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Berserker Rage!. Adamantium Claws deals a documented 4 damage, so the 3 committed dice stay on the table.
Concrete playing rules
Resources
- Rage: Max 3: 1 Rage + discard 1 card = +3 on the attack; 3 Rage = draw a card. Frenzy/Recovery cards fire their extra effect when discarded this way. Healing Factor, Barrage, Power Level Nine, the Hunter follow-up (~0.7), Vengeance masks, ultimate. Prefer Frenzy/Recovery cards as discard fodder – their discard effect turns +3 into double value.
Statuses & timing
- Not publicly verified as a current official rules source; do not infer gameplay data.
- Not publicly verified as a current official rules source; do not infer gameplay data.
- Rage: Healing Factor, Barrage, Power Level Nine, the Hunter follow-up (~0.7), Vengeance masks, ultimate.
- Rage: Prefer Frenzy/Recovery cards as discard fodder – their discard effect turns +3 into double value.
Avoid these mistakes
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Works well with
- Shadow ThiefRank #1/37Shadow Thief applies Shadows (Shadows), Sneak Attack (Sneak Attack); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Cursed PirateRank #2/37Cursed Pirate applies Cursed Doubloon (Cursed Doubloon, Cursed Form), Powder Keg (Powder Keg, Powder Keg); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- HuntressRank #3/37Huntress applies Nyra's Bond (Nyra's Bond, Nyra's Bond), Bleed (Bleed); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- TreantRank #4/37Treant applies Barbed Vine (Barbed Vine), Wellspring (Wellspring); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- PaladinRank #5/37Paladin applies Crit (Crit), Protect (Protect); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
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 Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Cursed PirateRank #2/37 · Very good choiceCursed Pirate applies Cursed Doubloon (Cursed Doubloon, Cursed Form), Powder Keg (Powder Keg, Powder Keg); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- HuntressRank #3/37 · Very good choiceHuntress applies Nyra's Bond (Nyra's Bond, Nyra's Bond), Bleed (Bleed); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- TreantRank #4/37 · Solid choiceTreant applies Barbed Vine (Barbed Vine), Wellspring (Wellspring); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- PaladinRank #5/37 · Solid choicePaladin applies Crit (Crit), Protect (Protect); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Moon ElfRank #6/37 · Solid choiceMoon Elf applies Blind (Blind), Evasive (Evasive); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- MonkRank #7/37 · Solid choiceMonk applies Chi (Chi, Chi), Evasive; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- GunslingerRank #8/37 · Solid choiceGunslinger applies Reload (Reload), Bounty (Bounty); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- PyromancerRank #9/37 · Solid choicePyromancer applies Burn (Burn, Burn), Fire Mastery (Fire Mastery, Fire Mastery); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- ArtificerRank #10/37 · Solid choiceArtificer applies Synth (Synth, Synth), Nanite (Nanite, Nanobot); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- NinjaRank #11/37 · Solid choiceNinja applies Delayed Poison (Delayed Poison, Delayed Poison), Smoke Bomb (Smoke Bomb); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- IcemanRank #12/37 · Solid choiceIceman applies dice-cube, ice-shard; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- RavenessRank #13/37 · Poor fitRaveness applies feather, hex; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Black PantherRank #14/37 · Poor fitBlack Panther applies kinetic-energy, vibranium-suit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- CyclopsRank #15/37 · Poor fitCyclops applies battle-plan, support; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- RogueRank #16/37 · Poor fitRogue applies influence, ionic energy; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- SeraphRank #17/37 · Poor fitSeraph applies flight, blinding-light; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- GambitRank #18/37 · Poor fitGambit applies molecular-acceleration, dissolution; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- PsylockeRank #19/37 · Poor fitPsylocke applies paralyze, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Headless HorsemanRank #20/37 · Poor fitHeadless Horseman applies dreadful, grim-pursuit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- TacticianRank #21/37 · Poor fitTactician applies tactical advantage, constrict; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- LokiRank #22/37 · Poor fitLoki applies illusion, bag of tricks; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Scarlet WitchRank #23/37 · Poor fitScarlet Witch applies probability manipulation, reality warp; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- BarbarianRank #24/37 · Poor fitBarbarian applies concussion, stun; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Jean GreyRank #25/37 · Poor fitJean Grey applies force field, acuity; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Doctor StrangeRank #26/37 · Poor fitDoctor Strange applies crimson bands, premonition; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Black WidowRank #27/37 · Poor fitBlack Widow applies covert ops, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Vampire LordRank #28/37 · Poor fitVampire Lord applies blood-power, mesmerize; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- KrampusRank #29/37 · Poor fitKrampus applies coal, gift; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- SamuraiRank #30/37 · Poor fitSamurai applies shame, honor; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- NecromancerRank #31/37 · Poor fitNecromancer applies decrep-ify, resurrect; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- SantaRank #32/37 · Poor fitSanta applies cheer, egg-nog; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- ThorRank #33/37 · Poor fitThor applies guard break, electrokinesis; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Pale LadyRank #34/37 · Poor fitPale Lady applies moonShard, bleed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Spider-Man (Miles Morales)Rank #35/37 · Poor fitSpider-Man (Miles Morales) applies combo, webbed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- Captain MarvelRank #36/37 · Poor fitCaptain Marvel applies cosmic-ray, cosmic-flare; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
- DeadpoolRank #37/37 · Poor fitDeadpool applies donut, onomatopoeia; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Wolverine'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 Wolverine.
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