Orthanc Assassin (1R131)

No Ordinary Storm (1U130)

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Parry (1R132)

	Set:		Fellowship of the Ring
	Kind:		Shadow
	Culture:		Isengard
	Twilight:		5
	Card Type:		Minion • Uruk-hai
	Strength:		10
	Vitality:		3
	Site Number:		5
	Game Text:		Archer. Damage +1.
	Lore:		Black-feathered arrows from Uruk-hai bows reign over the corpses of Saruman's enemies.
	Rarity:		R
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General Strategy

The only [Isengard] Archer minion in Fellowship Block (besides Lurtz, Servant of Isengard), Orthanc Assassin is among the stronger minions in the format with a base strength of 10. With the damage bonus shared with most Uruk-Hai and a stout 3 vitality, Orthanc Assassin is also a good choice for exertions from cards like Cloud of Arrows, Saruman's Power, Beyond the Height of Men, or weather conditions.

A solid addition to [Isengard] archery shadows in Towers Standard and beyond, Orthanc Assassin is somewhat limited by his uniqueness, though he can be replayed by Uruk Captain or even Evil-Smelling Fens if appropriate. His twilight cost can be reduced by Ranged Commander in the Towers Standard format.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strong Versus...

• 3 vitality for exertions, such as from Cloud of Arrows, Beyond the Height of Men, or weather conditions
• Base strength beats most companions and allies without skirmish pumps (besides Treebeard and Tom Bombadil, the Master)

Weak Versus...

• Unique minion with a relatively high twilight cost
• Weaker than Lurtz and significantly more expensive than Uruk Lieutenant or (possibly) Uruk Ravager