Slavers and Reptomancer require lots of front-loaded damage (high damahe cards you can play on turn one and two to eliminate minions quickly) to avoid being overwhelmed. nemesis and giant head. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (134/696): Corpse Explosion. ) She slaughtered me. Draw enough statuses to kill the leader. Members Online. Her ability to summon Daggers quickly, especially on high Ascension levels, makes her a formidable opponent. ) She slaughtered me. Defect is a worthless character. Useful for throwing enemies off balance. Just thought of something that has prolly never happened to anyone: 3 gremlins and leader. Cards that affect more than one enemy, such as Die Die Die and Cleave, are key to defeating the Reptomancer. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. edit: typo. Pick one relic to eliminate and replace with a relic of your creation. When the minster has 150 HP it doesn't do much. Slay-by-Comment Season 4 Day 103: Affie!. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4,. Like dense, hard bread. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Special mention for it being good when fighting enemies that can Weaken you (Giant Head, Chosen, Reptomancer) and you really want to keep an artifact charge down for something like Biased Cog. Cychi132 Ascension 20 • 4 yr. Weekly Patch 9: Ascension Fixed bug. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. So did I play my cards wrong or have the wrong cards?Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Members Online. (Cannot use Debuff or Scythe twice in a row. Ironclad doesn’t have any source of passive damage (e. Members Online. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. On A17+ the reptomancer now summons 2 daggers at a time instead of 1 . Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Members Online High output makes things easier and the S teir combos represent the more easy wins, but win rate gets pushed up by getting wins with decks that don't reach high output levels. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. A deck that can reliably beat reptomancer needs solid front loaded damage (OR fast AOE) and strong block, because reptomancer hits like a. ) She slaughtered me. I had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. Do you only consider it a win if you beat the heart?. When the enemy dies, deal damage equal to its max HP to ALL enemies. She doesn't fit in well as a normal Beyond enemy. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. I had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. On A17+ the reptomancer now summons 2 daggers at a time instead of 1 . Oh and have a good answer for Reptomancer. Slay the Spire > General Discussions > Topic Details. I had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. solve problems i. The Boss Relics generally regarded as being very powerful are relics that consistently grant energy. 179K Members. Even if you evoke all 3 orbs right away, you still get 24 aoe damage, compare to. Effect: Apply 6 Poison. I was at almost full hit points when I met the reptomancer, so I figured I'd be fine. I have no clue. Focus the two first daggers first, you should be able to kill either both knives turn 1 or mostly kill both of them. My character was half HP and I didn't have enough block to counter this. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. ago Ganerumo Reptomancer - am I just plain unlucky ? I don't know if I am doing something wrong or if I am genuinely just incredibly unlucky, but on the rare. Astrolabe: Astrolabe is almost always better. Type: Relic. The late game seems, uh, dense. Definitely not balanced. It's also often too slow a strategy against some hard-hitting enemies like Reptomancer in Act 3, and can be difficult to put into play without taking high damage. These also exist in MT!The Reptomancer feels like she should be an event fight, like the Red Mask Bandits. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (195/696): Dramatic Entrance. Sometimes, you cannot kill her even when you can easily kill every single normal, elite, bosses including spear&shield and the heart. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Many enemies that I used to never care too much are now huge threats but the one that seems to absolutely shred me is the reptomancer on floor 3. But against reptomancer it kills the little swords. collector, reptomancer and the like. 178K Members. Members Online. Reply reply. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Reaper also works well with Brimstone, as the additional strength allows. This relic can be triggered on an X card, so long as it consumes 2 or. Reply reply. An empty floor is always a really bad thing, as was the relic option. I've tried reading guides, following recommendations on how to select cards, and can have really killer decks that are letting me survive Act 3 enemies with full health at the end of the fight. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes · comments. Definitely not balanced. I haven't played Slay the Spire for a while, and I came back to find most encounters become a bit easier than I remember them, except for Nemesis. thanks to the reptomancer fight. With thousand cuts, you spend 2 energy on thousand cuts and block, dealing let's say 3 damage, assuming you drew at least 2 zero-cost cards. Its upgrade looks mediocre, but it's actually very valuable when you are fighting more than one enemy. The problem is that there is almost no fight where you want that kind of AoE in slay the spire. Snecko Eye is AWESOME. The same elite can appear multiple times in an act, but cannot be. Effects like that are even notorious for being bad. Option 3: Get a random relic, 75% chance of a curse. Jaykeia • Additional comment actions. Not enough block considering I had lots of block cards and. Apparitions are practically always worth getting at lower Ascension levels. I'll pick Corruption over it most times. Weekly Patch 35: Aggregate Centennial Puzzle no longer draws cards when taking 0 damage as a result of things like Buffer. The Lagavulin is an Elite enemy found only on the first act of the Spire. Attempting to Exhaust it will simply put it back to your hand. Effect: This turn, your next Power card is played twice. Reptomancer, Transient, The Champ, Bronze Automaton, and yes The Collector, all cannot be defeated without cheating. Members Online Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. The Reptomancer feels like she should be an event fight, like the Red Mask Bandits. The goal is to kill the knives before their big suicide attack. I had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. Slay the Spire. The birds. So did I play my cards wrong or have the wrong cards?So I recently climbed to A17 on silent and the difficult spike it causes is, in my opinion, by far the most difficult thus far. I have no clue. ) She slaughtered me. Insect helps you kill the mionions on turn one so you can prevent from getting whacked in the face later on. Oct 15, 2018 @ 3:50am The reptomancer fight is the scariest fight in Act3 imo. Reptomancer is a common culprit. Yeah. I also almost never manage to reach the point of removing eruption and am usually doing. (Deck also had two self repairs after a transform, so I could eat a decent amount of damage and be fine. It's pretty solid in act 1 and act 2, and it is still quite good in reptomancer fight in act 3. Taskmaster: 3 wounds and gains 1 strength every turn. I had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. On its third turn, it will use Siphon Soul. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. if you only have poison it’s really hard to frontload damage and stuff like tri slavers or reptomancer will just end you. Reptomancer is a common culprit. Once the end condition is triggered, the enemies leave and the reward screen is prompted, but in the case of bosses rewards are handled like separate event rooms. "You just have to kill the daggers quickly!" Except there are many previously excellent deck archetypes that simply cannot do this, mostly in Silent and Defect. Defect cards come in three rarities: common, uncommon, and rare. Nemesis gets a special mention too because it’s hard to block his intangible attacks since wallop becomes. to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. 2 - The general idea is that you spend early Act 1 putting attack cards in your deck even if they will be bad for your Act 3 deck, specifically so you can beat Gremlin Mob, Lagavulin, and the difficult. So, Reptomancer can deal you 93 dmg in the second turn, how can you counter that. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. Otherwise, I'll probably die to reptomancer due to lack of any AOE or giant head due to scaling too slow. Option 1: Leave, gain nothing. Reptomancer. That, plus they're basically shaped like an aerodynamic butt plug. I hate Reptomancer, I hate Reptomancer, I hate Reptomancer, I hate Reptomancer Reply. It's easily my most played game in the past decade. A great source of passive block, Metallicize can help in staying well-defended. I love Searing Blow decks or Heavy Blade Strength decks with this Relic, basically instant wins. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Reply reply gabriot. It seems like, given that this is. 172K subscribers in the slaythespire community. On A17+ the reptomancer now summons 2 daggers at a time instead of 1 . Whenever you open a non-boss chest, obtain a Curse. Slay the Spire A10+, for whatever reason, doesn't make me feel that way. Pretty top-shelf but worth every penny. When it is exhausted, Necronomicon will flash and put another one in your hand. Slay-by-Comment Season 3 Day 50: Welcome to SnekCon! We’ve got eyes! We’ve got plants! We’ve got all manner of. Top 1% Rank by size. Every Card, Character, Relic, Curse, Event and Potion in Alphabetical Order. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Upon pick up, choose an Attack card. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. According to the wiki, Reptomancer debuted in weekly patch 33. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. The one big exception to this is Reptomancer. Bag of Marbles Common Relic. 1: Progress cards. Defeating an elite will grant you a random relic, 25-35 gold, a card reward and add a score bonus. I was at almost full hit points when I met the reptomancer, so I figured I'd be fine. The reptomancer fight is the scariest fight in Act3 imo. If you are up against Deca and Donu or any fight like that, the best tactic is to focus one target, not killing them both slowly at the same time. Definitely not balanced. I wouldn’t add this to your deck past early act 2. Members Online. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. At the start of each turn, lose 1 Focus. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes · comments. Slavers: 3, blocks attack when you're vulnerable/entangled (once again, also depends on your deck) Reptomancer: 4, blocks the big hit from 4 daggers and reptomancer. His turns are pretty much all the same. Losing a run will NOT reset any progress or decrease your Ascension number. Great for clearing off minions - Collector summons, Gremlin Leader summons, Reptomancer summons, etc. 0: The Watcher White Beast Statue relic rarity changed from Boss -> Uncommon. Video guide to defeating the Act 3 Elite - Reptomancer, with Ironclad at unlock 5. Please nerf that. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. ago. Members Online. Information for upgraded cards is shown in parentheses. Usually this is not a power house relic, but it helps keep your need for aoe a little bit smaller and just helps a bit. The main trick of the Nemesis is their use of Intangible, a buff that reduces all damage dealt to it to 1. Combust in particular will do tons of work against something like Slime Boss, where it will consistently deal damage for the rest. the Spire Indie game Roguelike Gaming Role-playing video game comments sorted by. Members Online. So, Reptomancer can deal you 93 dmg in the second turn, how can you counter that. Related: Slay The Spire: The Best Cards, For The Silent, Ranked This power gives yet another chance to deal damage, set orbs, or build block reserves. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. Reply amish24. Wrath (Tantrum) and Divinity give her amazing burst damage options. The only rare relic that's this act dependent is [ [pocketwatch]], but vice versa and it's much less build. Good question provided you have achievement of killing heart as Defect. Pattern: On Turn 1, 50% chance of using either Debuff or Attack. Reply delusionalfuka. Scythe: Deals 45 damage. Oct 14, 2018 @ 6:18pm The Reptomancer. Subscribe. Cursed Key consistently grants energy every turn, immediately, and has a very delayed downside. r/slaythespire. those little f'ers need 3 attacks to be knocked down and if you don't have great aoe, you are screwed. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Its high amount of HP and steadily scaling attacks make it a formidable foe for many decks. It's just significantly harder and demands front-loaded cards like Carnage+ rather than what you want to be doing for most of the act 3 fights which is scaling up cheaper attacks to be more efficient. So I recently climbed to A17 on silent and the difficult spike it causes is, in my opinion, by far the most difficult thus far. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Necronomicon (Relic - Event) The first Attack played each turn that costs 2 or more is played twice. So, Reptomancer can deal you 93 dmg in the second turn, how can you counter that. They let you ignore your defense, which lets you set your killer combo or kill the enemy much faster. Slay the Spire is an absolutely fantastic game, and between Switch and PC I've got well over 300 hours in it. Members Online. The other two classes are better off with Orrery. Slay the Spire Indie game Roguelike Gaming Role-playing video game comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] • Additional comment actions. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. Omamori will negate the. Elites are stronger monsters that are marked separately from normal ones on the map. Please nerf that. On all other turns, has: 15% chance to Defensive Stance 15% chance to Gloat 25% chance to Face Slap 45% chance to Heavy Slash Moves cannot be used twice in a row: If the previous move would be repeated, the move that comes after it in the list. According to the wiki, Reptomancer debuted in weekly patch 33. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Slay-by-Comment Season 4 Day 96: All hail -BOB-, our Grand. Members Online. Members Online. Welcome to Monster Train, Slay the Spire (STS) players! Monster Train (MT) is a fantastic game, and I think you'll have a blast. The best slay the spire player in the world made this HUGE spreadsheet about every single card and how often he picks it up. This overall, is probably in the player's favour in. ) She slaughtered me. What is good against Reptomancer? Over half a million runs uploaded and analyzed at Spirelogs. Big orb: Gains a ton more block. SilverSodarayg • Eternal One + Ascended. I know she gets harder later. The reason Reptomancer is hard is she was a hallway fight that got promoted to elite after A17+ doubled her. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4. [ [Ball lightning]] does 18 damage technically but only if you evoke the lightning orb spawned from it. With my highest Ascension being 16 on the Ironclad (still consider myself newish and very much learning). Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. I googled it and saw a Steam thread which said you should focus the daggers. Collector: Needle debuff 3 -> 5. Members Online. weakest effects in Slay the Spire are delayed effects. Bottled Flame Uncommon Relic. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Slay the Spire. Bananasauru5rex • 4 yr. Weekly Patch 35: Aggregate Centennial Puzzle no longer draws cards when taking 0 damage as a result of things like Buffer. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (363/696): Machine Learning. Cannot use Attack three times in a row. I've tried reading guides, following recommendations on how to select cards, and can have really killer decks that are letting me survive Act 3 enemies with full health at the end of the fight. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Members Online. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. Lagavulin is the most annoying in act 1. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (372/696. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. I had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. r/slaythespire. Slay the Spire > General Discussions > Topic. Ex: All For One deals 10. MrWorthy. Simon Roy. It's just that a full row of daggers (4) guarantees that she attacks. This allows the player to decide when to start the fight properly, within reason. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. The meta is. Every Card, Character, Relic, Curse, Event, Enemy and Potion in Alphabetical Order. Members Online. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. It helps focus down an orb. The deep, rich, smoky flavor really brings out the best in whiskey. 15. Is this a replacement/a new enemy on the third floor? what does it do if you don't just kill the knife minion over and over? it was a minor shock to seeI had what I thought was a terrific Defect turtle deck that made heavy use of echo. Slay the Spire Indie game Roguelike Gaming Role-playing video game comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment randomwordglorious • Additional comment actions. 3: Reptomancer, Giant Maw, Awakened One, Time Eater, maybe Donu and Deca Act 4: Heart. #8. Ex: All For One deals 10. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Then you encounter Nemesis, whose Intangible ability, which mitigates your hits to one damage every second turn, slows you to a grinding halt. Slay-by-Comment Season 4 Day 96: All hail -BOB-, our Grand. Can help edge a kill in some fights, and even be a source of damage in infinites. Damnit. Members Online. I agree on the other elites, fuck the reptomancer! BulkyReplacement1339 • 2 hr. Spot on. Turn 2 onward, 35% Debuff, 35% Attack, 30% Scythe. Members Online. Members Online. 30+ block, often more, for one. I have no clue. Yeah, at that level Reptomancer is an absolute run killer if you are not prepared. Giant Head is an Act 3 elite encounter. Of course, with the exception of curse, status cards as well as strikes and defends, because these cards are supposed to make your deck suffer. It's just incredible fun with dead branch, feel no pain, dark embrace. JekoJeko9 • It's just a test for frontloaded damage, just as the other two elites test your deck being able to deal with two other kinds of damage tempo. I was at almost full hit points when I met the reptomancer, so I figured I'd be fine. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. . She doesn't fit in well as a normal Beyond enemy. Snecko Eye is AWESOME. I always go for fat first, and I put off wizard until I need to get rid of him, usually turn 3 (depending on my hand). For act 3, Stone head they're about the same (not good), for Nemesis it's down to RNG, for Reptomancer, Horned Cleat is better. Cursed Key consistently grants energy every turn, immediately, and has a very delayed downside. Members Online. It's very good against the Spire Shield and Spear It's very good against Reptomancer (It's actually better than Corpse Explosion against Reptomancer if you're running any kind of poison scaling) It's very good against Gremlin Leader and Slavers (it's actually better than Corpse Explosion against Gremlin Leader) In Spire's case though, the base difficulty is arguably already the easy mode, Spire is a difficult game, and that is fine. Many enemies that I used to never care too much are now huge threats but the one that seems to absolutely shred me is the reptomancer on floor 3. JekoJeko9 • It's just a test for frontloaded. (Deck also had two self repairs after a transform, so I could eat a decent amount of damage and be fine. Many enemies that I used to never care too much are now huge threats but the one that seems to absolutely shred me is the reptomancer on floor 3. Members Online. ChilledMaki Heartbreaker • Additional comment actions. It’s just the perfect character for my style, with Alpha, Ragnarok, and the different states, it is so satisfying to build a good run, and I think it feels different and special compared to the rest. Reply More posts you may like. ) She slaughtered me. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Bypasses its Malleable defense), and the Guardian. Slay the Spire Indie game Roguelike Gaming Role-playing video game comments sorted by. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Yeah, reptomancer does tend to end a lot of runs, though, so you're not alone. ). Time Eater: 5, just to allow for setup. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. And [ [Backstab]] when upgraded does 15 damage for 0 Energy but exhausts. Flavor: You can feel the malicious energy emanating from the key. Like most classes, Ironclad is fairly limited when it comes to AoE options, so you'll take what you can get. I played Magic the Gathering before playing Slay the Spire, and when I saw that scry was a mechanic I fell in love. Your first attack each combat deals 8 additional damage. However, it won't replace a real source of block, nor will it help you kill it, so it can be worse than some offensive Power or Duplication potions. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Defect cards come in three rarities: common, uncommon, and rare. Slay the Spire Indie game Roguelike Gaming Role-playing video game comments sorted by. Please nerf that. Definitely not balanced. Members Online. mathbandit • 5 yr. Markhaim • Can we do something about Reptomancer? I dont know about you but I'm not one of the developers of this game. It's not unusual for them to prevent 20+ damage. I've tried reading guides, following recommendations on how to select cards, and can have really killer decks that are letting me survive Act 3 enemies with full health at the end of the fight. Members Online. g. Slay the Spire Indie game Roguelike Gaming Role-playing video game comments sorted by. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. You’ve made it all the way to Act 3 with a killer build, moving down enemies left and right. The meta is. Can I just jump in blind and learn as I go as a first time player or. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Every Card, Character, Relic, Curse, Event, Enemy and Potion in Alphabetical Order. All Discussions. r/slaythespire. Reptomancer won't stand a chance!" >2 spikers with 1 repulsor >2 spikers with spheric guardian >drew dat aoe when nemesis sawed your health in half, and you have no flex tape #9. While the two games share many mechanics, they feel very different to play and require different approaches. Fire breathing in play. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. Currently available on Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android and iOS. Daily Slay the Spire Discussion (496/696): Reptomancer upvotes. The whole ascension system attacks the overall output of your deck, my general expectation is to play around decks that don't naturally cheese or go infinite. I recommend upgrading at least one so you can use it against the Act II boss's big attack (s). X Energy | Deal 5 (8) damage to ALL enemies X times. Then better for Act 4, yeah, I'm handing it to Cleat. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. Burst has a decent chance to double an Adrenaline+, which is really good. Members Online. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. weakest effects in Slay the Spire are delayed effects. Darth Craig. I also almost never manage to reach the point of removing eruption and am usually doing. It also allows for fun synergies. Genesis1221 • 2 yr. Consider 3 if your deck is good at killing the knives. Please nerf that. Dedicated to all discussion on the roguelike deckbuilding game Slay the Spire by Mega Crit Games. I mean, it is basically a "slimed" status card, except it takes away 3 draws and 6 costs. I was at almost full hit points when I met the reptomancer, so I figured I'd be fine. Markhaim • Can we do something about Reptomancer? I dont know about you but I'm not one of the developers of this game. Though it does. Members Online. 게임 내 팁에도 나오는 이야기지만, 대부분의 적들은. Thorns retaliate when hit, so you could skip 2 reptomancer daggers at best. and have a way to deal with Reptomancer hitting you for 70+ damage on turn 2 if you don't kill her minions, but then also have a way to get 20+ strength for when you want to fight something with 500+ HP.