Hexplosive Minefield Question

Syluxrox··1 votes·7,270 views

Hey friends!

Just played my first round of Mechs vs Minions with some friends, it was really fun! I had a quick question about the Ziggs schematics card for Mission 1 though.

The schematics card is Hexplosive Minefield, and is classified as a "one time use" card, in that normally after it is used it is discarded. The card states that you can use it before or after your command line, and that you choose a color of rune tile, and any enemies standing on that rune tile when the card is activated will be destroyed.

BUT

At the bottom of the card, it says "Do not discard Hexplosive Minefield".

This is confusing, because as it is classified as a "one time use" card (based off the symbol of a trash can looking thing at the top, forget the actual name of the type), but then the card itself tells you not to discard it?

With my interpretation, it can go one of two ways, either:

A: You use the card, choose a rune color (we'll say green), and then for the rest of the match enemies spawning or stepping on green runes are destroyed.

B: You can reactivate the card every time it is your turn and choose which color of rune tile to kill enemies on. (In this case I wonder why not just make it a permanent schematic)

We ended up going with option A, since that seemed like the less overpowered option.

Some clarification on this would be great!

4 Comments

Luigrein3 votes

As I interpreted it: The line directly above that is important, they go together. Take a damage: Do not discard this card. When using the minefield you may take a damage to not discard it as normal. This lets you use it again later but if you want to keep using it you will have to draw a damage card each time.

RiotMr Piddlesworth2 votes

This is correct. Hexsplosive Minefield is a one-shot card, BUT if you decide to take a damage you can keep it and use it again. Each time you use it you can choose to take damage instead of discarding it.

Note that if you hit overdrive and Ziggs still has Hexplosive Minefield, he can use the schematic, then immediately repair the damage!

Rectim1 votes

Can Ziggs use it multiple times before he executes his command line?

We played and allowed this mechanic, and it was crazy OP. Before every round, the minions spawned on all 4 rune colors, but Ziggs would just use Hexplosive Minefield 4 times, effectively keeping any minions from spawning. It just seems broken that way. What do you think?

LuckerNoob1 votes

Nope, only once per round. It's already broken enough as is.

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