War Blessing: Is it still Usefull?

PART TWO Mastering War Blessing: Unleashing Your Battle Potential

Introduction

In the heat of battle, the first few seconds can mean the difference, between victory and defeat. Imagine having the power to amplify your attack right from the get-go, striking fear into your enemies and turning the tide in your favour. Welcome to the realm of War Blessing – a game-changing skill that empowers your immortals to unleash devastating attacks at the start of combat. Whether you're clashing in PvP arenas or facing formidable PvE foes, understanding and mastering War Blessing can elevate your strategy and secure your dominance on the battlefield.

Mechanics of War Blessing

War Blessing (Elite) is a Tower of Knowledge (ToK) skill designed to provide a significant offensive boost at the beginning of a battle. This skill increases the attack of all allied units by 25% for the first 12 seconds of combat. During this critical window, your immortals can deliver heightened damage, potentially overwhelming the enemy before they have a chance to respond effectively.

Best Use of War Blessing

War Blessing is best utilised in scenarios where quick, decisive victories are possible. It's particularly effective when paired with immortals that have powerful ultimate skills capable of dealing massive damage within a short time frame. Here are some ideal immortals to use with War Blessing:

1. Wu Zetian: Her ultimate skill, Heaven's Fire, can deal significant damage to all enemies. War Blessing enhances this ability, making her an even more formidable force on the battlefield.
2. Yoshitsune: With his rapid, high-damage attacks, War Blessing can make his assaults even more devastating in the early seconds of combat.
3. Hippolyta: Her ability to return damage to attackers is amplified, making her a great frontline choice when supported by War Blessing.
4. Hannibal/Alexander: These immortals benefit from the enhanced attack, making their already powerful strikes even more lethal.

Synergy with Other Skills

While War Blessing can be used independently, it often works best in conjunction with other skills to maximise its impact. Understanding the mechanics of skill synergy is crucial for effective use:

1. Defence Blessing: Combining War Blessing with Defense Blessing ensures both offensive and defensive boosts at the start of combat, providing a balanced approach to early engagement.
2. Concentration: This skill increases the damage of an immortal's ultimate skill. Pairing it with War Blessing can result in a devastating initial attack.
3. Heavenly Thunder: For magic users like Wu Zetian, this skill can further enhance the damage output in the early stages of combat.

Synergy with Other Immortals

War Blessing works best when used in conjunction with Immortals who have complementary skills:

• Support Immortals: Pairing War Blessing with support Immortals who can heal or provide additional buffs can create a well-rounded and resilient team.
• Damage Dealers: Using War Blessing with high-damage Immortals can maximise your offensive capabilities, making it easier to demolish tough opponents.

Ultimate Skill Synergy

When War Blessing is used, on an Immortal with a powerful ultimate skill, the effects can be even more pronounced. For example, if an Immortal's ultimate skill deals massive damage or provides a significant buff, the additional attack and defence from War Blessing can enhance the overall impact of the ultimate skill, making your team even more effective in battle.

Elemental March Synergy

War Blessing is particularly effective in elemental marches that rely on high burst damage:

1. Fire March: The aggressive nature of fire marches aligns well with the early damage boost provided by War Blessing. Immortals like Wu Zetian and Hippolyta can capitalise on this skill to decimate opponents swiftly.
2. Water March: Similar to fire marches, water marches benefit from the enhanced attack, especially with immortals like Yoshitsune and Hannibal/Alexander, who can deliver quick, powerful strikes.
3. Mixed Marches: For servers or players with mixed elemental marches, War Blessing provides a versatile offensive boost that can adapt to various combat scenarios.

Early-Game vs. Late-Game Utility

While War Blessing is often considered an early-game skill, its potential should not be underestimated in late-game play. Although newer skills from the Triss KVK series might offer advanced capabilities, War Blessing remains a valuable tool for free-to-play players looking to maximize their damage output.

Strategic Application and Scenarios

Using War Blessing effectively requires an understanding of skill craft and march synergy. It's essential to assess the opponent's march setup and determine if the battle will likely be under 30 seconds. Experimenting with War and Defense Blessings can yield significant advantages in various scenarios:

Titular Gnome Bosse

Time Rift Breaker

Infernal Camps

Expel Gnomes

Rebel Tracks Events

These events often lead to heavy troop casualties. By reducing the battle duration with these blessings, players can minimize troop deaths and severe wounds, thereby avoiding high numbers in the hospital. This strategy ensures that players maintain their troop capabilities, minimising the resources and time needed for healing and training.

1. PvP Battles: War Blessing is useful in player-versus-player (PvP) scenarios where every bit of extra defence and attack can turn the tide of battle.
2. Boss Fights: In battles against strong bosses, the additional defence can help your team survive longer, while the attack boost can help you deal more damage.
3. Guild Wars: During guild wars, using War Blessing may give your team the edge to help secure victory. 

An example of finding the correct lvl Gnome for your march to reduce death rates and serious wounding. Let us not forget synergy of a march, enabling sustained gnomes hunting. Can not allow Gnomes to run wild throughout Norheim!!!!

Pros and Cons of War Blessing

Pros

- Provides a significant offensive boost in the first 12 seconds of combat.

- Enhances the effectiveness of high-damage immortals and their ultimate skills.

- Versatile across different elemental marches, particularly fire and water.

- Beneficial for both PvP and PvE scenarios.

Cons

- Only active for the first 12 seconds, making it less effective in prolonged battles.

- Expensive to acquire and upgrade, requiring significant investment in immortal shards or gems to purchase Immortal shards

- Effectiveness depends on the player's ability to understand and utilize skill craft and march synergy.

Conclusion

War Blessing is a powerful offensive skill that can turn the tide of battle in the crucial early seconds. Its effectiveness in PvP and PvE scenarios makes it a valuable addition to any player's arsenal, particularly for those utilizing fire, water, or mixed marches. 

Despite its short duration and high costs, players must strategize carefully before investing in War Blessing. A free-to-play player, it is a powerful counter-offensive tool, especially when paired with skills like Defense Blessing and Concentration. Success hinges on innovation, collaboration, and strategic foresight.