Arakni Makes Ripples
Posted by Vaughnchyzel on January 17, 2025
The Hunted - Arakni Makes Ripples
After the Emperor falls at the hands of Arakni, Volcor’s most loyal warriors, Cindra and Fang, trek across its burning plains and beyond to bring the bloodthirsty assassin—and their nest of wily accomplices—to justice.
But Arakni and the Brood will not make themselves easy prey. Wielding a deadly arsenal and the power of chaos itself, are they truly The Hunted?
Back with a Vengeance!
This set marks the return of the Draconic talent, last seen nearly three years ago in Uprising. Mechanically, this talent rewarded players for chaining multiple Draconic combat attacks with harder-hitting strikes or extra opportunities to attack.
With The Hunted, the talent is expanded further with the introduction of Fealty tokens, offering a new way to create Draconic chain links. Prove your loyalty, and you’ll be greatly rewarded!
Stealth also makes a comeback. While it has no inherent value on its own, certain hero abilities and cards interact with the keyword to provide powerful additional effects.
Wanted!
The Emperor’s demise was no accident—it was deliberate, unnatural, and someone must pay!
The Hunted introduces a new mechanic: Marked. This mechanic represents a bounty on a hero, incentivizing others to pursue them for extra rewards.
Being Marked does not restrict normal gameplay; rather, it creates a state that specific cards can interact with. However, heroes aren’t Marked forever—once they’re hit by an opponent, they lose the Marked state.
Throes of Chaos
Volcor stands on a razor’s edge between order and chaos, and Arakni may have tipped it over.
As the new Chaos hero, Arakni randomly shifts between forms at each end step, reverting to their base form every other turn. This unpredictable transformation cannot be manipulated, making Arakni a much more challenging opponent. With this added layer of uncertainty, even Arakni themselves may not know their next move—but neither will you!
What Lies Ahead
The Hunted hints at forces eager to throw Volcor into the jaws of chaos. Will chaos consume Volcor, or will it give rise to a new order? Can the Dracai find justice for their Emperor, or will they fall victim to the same forces they seek to destroy?
We may soon find out!
The Hunted releases on January 31!
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