10. Karnilla – 64 pts.
3 Damage Pyschic Blast for this cost is excellent, especially with Phasing and Shape Change to keep her away. Enhancement and then Probability Control keep her very useful all dial, especially if played with a flying range figure. There is no shortage of those with Asgardians and, especially, with Mystics.
9. Kurse – 121 pts.
6 Damage Exploit Weakness (heavy object) with 11 Attack and the ability to get adjacent within 10 squares makes him a range killer. Add in the 18 Defense Impervious and he isn’t too shabby against other bricks. Huge Damage and high end Damage reducers go 6 clicks deep and are followed up by 3 of Regeneration to make him tough to finish. He takes out way more than his point value’s worth and has good keywords Brute, Asgardian and Armor, with the great Warrior.
8. 6. Sif – 96 pts.
Phasing 8 move Carry is great for another brick while she carried a heavy object, then the opponent must deal with the carried ally who will attack next turn or Sif who can push with 11 Attack and 5 Exploit Weakness Damage. She’s doing 3 or 4 Damage every click of a long dial that sports 4 clicks of Toughness, 2 of Invulnerability and 2 of Combat Reflexes, with only 1 click of 8 attack and the Phasing power on 6 of 8 clicks, she’s a steal for under 100 pts. Mix her generously with Asgardian Warriors and Valkyrie generics for a truly fearsome combination.
7. M-11 – 59 pts.
The epitome of consistency, the Atlas Robot has tons of 10 Attack, 18 Defense and 3 Damage, with Willpower to do that consistently, 6 range and Super Strength leading to Psychic Blast. Carried around, this guy just destroys people, especially when Regeneration is factored in.
6. Ultron – 174 pts.
12 range with 4 Damage in a Flier who has 18 Defense Impervious is awesome, especially with 12 attack. He’s Indomitable, but he can turn it off for Outwit or, if a solo enemy gets too close, he can Pulse Wave them. A ranged enemy attempting to get close gets charged. He needs Mastermind fodder for after his Invulnerability gives out after 3 clicks so he can Psychic Blast, but if not, he can then Regenerate. Robot is his most useful Keyword (thanks Danger, Ahab, M-11, Phalanx Soldier and Doombot), although Cosmic can give him an absurd 14 range thanks to the Ruling Caste Dominator.
5. Thor -226 pts.
The best legal above 200 pt figure. He can, thanks to Running Shot, target 2 from 15 squares away for 5 Damage and tote around a heavy object for 7 should you dare to base him. 74 points leaves plenty of room for supporting characters to be carried around and he really never has a reason to do less than 4 Damage. Add in that his lowest damage reducer is Toughness, which he only has for two of his 9 clicks of life, he’s just horribly deadly unless Outwit is packed.
4. Venom – 73 pts.
Plasticity, Shape Change, Super Senses and Leap Climb make Venom go anywhere tie up. Add in the Blades and he’s tie up that just can’t be ignored. If you Thunderbolt him to Mystics, on the rare time opponents can hit him they take damage, or Synister Syndicate allows him to take an AV from fellow Thunderbolts like Bullseye. That leads to Steal Energy with 18 Defense in Close and 3 Damage Flurry to keep Venom annoying the entire dial.
3. War Machine – 137 pts.
Avengers is a versatile keyword, as is Soldier, so anyone who can centerpiece those themes gets a boost. An effective 16 Range with Running Shot is fantastic, especially with 18 Defense, 10 attack and 4 Damage. If hit, he either gets 10 or 11 Attack Psychic Blast or up to 6 Damage Ranged Combat Expert with 9 Attack. He’s always got at least Toughness and a natural 10 Range and 2 Targets makes him truly elite with all the support he can fit in to help avoid being based.
2. Moonstone – 76 pts.
For 84 pts, thanks to Thunderbolts ATA, she can kill Stealth. On her second click, thanks to Running Shot, she gets 13 Range, 19 or 20 Defense at Range and Shape Change, with 3 Damage Psychic Blast. If she’s hit, she gets Outwit and keeps Phasing to stay away. Carrying her own support, she’s one of the games better figures.
1. Captain America – 72 pts.
Captain America’s Line of Fire is only blocked by walls and indoor blocking terrain. Soldier, Avenger, Shield, Martial Artist. 8 Range, 2 Targets, 10 Attack, 3 Damage, 20 or 21 Defense at Range (if you let anyone shoot at him). He’s probably the best figure in the game with all the support and options he affords. He can be primary, secondary, or even a third attacker on a huge variety of teams.
