In the depths of the mystical city of K’un-Lun, a warrior’s journey towards inner peace and enlightenment is fraught with danger and temptation. Atomic Mass Games introduces Shang-Chi, the Living Weapon and master of countless martial arts disciplines, bringing his formidable skills and unwavering resolve to the tabletop battlefield of Marvel: Crisis Protocol.
Shang-Chi is included in a set along with Silver Sable.
A Lineage of Power and Deception
Born to the infamous criminal mastermind Zheng Zu, Shang-Chi’s life was shaped by rigorous training in various unarmed and weapon-based combat styles from a young age. Believing he was doing what was right and just, he traveled to London to assassinate Dr. James Petrie, only to learn the truth of his father’s evil schemes. Vowing never again to be a pawn of evil, Shang-Chi dedicated himself to thwarting the plans of Zheng Zu’s criminal empire, harassing his father’s goons throughout the years that followed.
His exceptional martial abilities, leadership qualities, and superhuman gifts granted by the mystical Ten Rings made Shang-Chi a valuable asset to many heroic organizations. He has been a part of groups like Heroes for Hire, MI-6, and the Avengers, each bolstered by his unwavering commitment to justice and his mastery of the martial arts.
Battlefield Prowess
Shang-Chi joins the contest as a 4 Threat character, a formidable individual with superhuman abilities honed through decades of training. A master of martial combat, his defenses are a solid 4 Physical, 3 Energy, and 4 Mystic, allowing him to withstand sustained barrages from even the mightiest of foes.
He moves with a Medium speed, granting him the agility to navigate the battlefield with ease. A hearty 5 Stamina on his healthy side and 6 Stamina on his injured side ensure his resilience in the heat of battle. This humble profile belies the complex package of strong attacks and superpowers that Shang-Chi wields.
Unleashing the Fury of the Living Weapon
Easily able to deliver powerful, debilitating strikes to his enemies, Shang-Chi has two attacks at his disposal on his healthy side. The first of these is Ten Thousand Shapes Strike, a physical or mystic attack with a formidable Strength of 6. After resolving this attack, Shang-Chi will gain Power equal to the damage dealt, fueling his subsequent actions. On the roll of a critical hit and block, the target will gain the Stagger special condition, leaving them vulnerable to further assaults.
Defenders against his battery of fists will have a tough time keeping up with him as he unleashes his next attack, Rising Phoenix Kick. This energy attack will not only gain Shang-Chi 1 Power but will also place him within Range 1 of the target character, allowing him to maintain the offensive pressure.
On his injured side, Shang-Chi loses Rising Phoenix Kick but gains the deadly Dim Mak assault. This devastating attack will cost a hefty 5 Power, but its investment is well worth it. Once this Strength 10 Mystic attack is resolved, if the target character has the Staggered special condition, it loses the Stagger and gains an Activated token instead, leaving it unable to take further actions that round.
Mastery of the Martial Arts
These impressive offensive abilities are strong on their own, but they are not the only ways Shang-Chi can support your team. A total of 6 superpowers are spread throughout his healthy and injured sides, giving him a surprising amount of depth and versatility on the battlefield.
Flowing like water from target to target, Shang-Chi will never be rooted to one spot when he uses Hidden Flower Under the Leaves. For 2 Power, this character can spend an Action to make a move action followed by a Ten Thousand Shapes Strike, allowing him to reposition and strike with deadly precision.
The next of these superpowers is Dragon Chases its Tail. After an attack at Range 2 of Shang-Chi is resolved and deals no damage to him, he may spend 2 Power to throw the enemy character Short. Not only is he extremely mobile, but this non-size restricted throw helps him control the flow of battle, disrupting enemy formations and creating openings for his allies.
His next superpower, Five Elements Fist, enhances the effectiveness of his Ten Thousand Shapes Strike. After the attack is resolved, Shang-Chi may spend 1 Power to either Advance Short or push a Size 3 or less character away Short. Additionally, if that character contacts any terrain during the Push, it gains the Stun special condition, leaving it vulnerable and unable to act.
On his injured side, this superpower changes to Sixty-Four Infinite Palms. Shang-Chi retains the option to push his target Short, but can, instead of the previous effects, remove 1 damage and 1 special condition from himself, bolstering his staying power on the battlefield.
He also gains the superpower Wild Goose Leaves the Flock on his injured side. When this character is targeted by an attack within Range 2, Shang-Chi may spend 3 Power to advance Short, and then place the attacking character within Range 1 of himself, allowing him to retaliate swiftly and decisively.
His final superpower should come as no surprise: Supreme Martial Artist. When this character is defending against an attack targeting it from within Range 3, Shang-Chi adds Blanks in his defense roll to his total successes. In combination with his dependable defenses, Shang-Chi will have no problem holding down a key portion of the battlefield or taking the fight to his foes alongside his allies.
Tactical Superiority
Unleash the fury of the Eight Linking Palms Strike with the Human Weapon Team Tactics Card! During his activation, Shang-Chi may spend 4 Power to play this card. If he does, he may Advance and then attack. This strike is a physical attack with Strength 6, and will hit everyone within Range 2 of him. Before damage is dealt, the target character will gain the Stun special condition. If the attack roll contains a Critical, Wild, and Block, then the target will also gain the Stagger special condition, leaving them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
His next card will ensure he vanquishes whoever is unlucky enough to feel his fury, as Chi Mastery represents his total control over his mind and body. When Shang-Chi makes an attack, during the Modify Dice Step of the attack, he may spend 3 Power to play this card. Shang-Chi may then change two results in either the attack or defense roll to any other result, ensuring he can capitalize on favorable dice rolls or mitigate the impact of poor ones.
Finally, as a last resort to protect a decisive objective, this character pack brings a tool to save the day when things are truly desperate: Mystic Ward. An allied Defenders character may spend 2 Power to play this card. They will then choose an objective token within Range 3 and place a Mystic Ward token on it. The marked objective token cannot be Interacted with, Contested, or controlled this round. Additionally, if a player is controlling the objective already, they will lose control of it! This powerful card can swing the tide of battle, denying crucial objectives to the enemy and buying time for reinforcements to arrive.
With his martial prowess, mobility, durability, and tactical options, Shang-Chi is poised to become a formidable force on the Marvel: Crisis Protocol battlefield. When you’re ready to fight with the heroes and do what is right, be sure to pre-order your copy of the Shang-Chi and Silver Sable Character Pack at your local game store or through the webstore today. Unleash the fury of the Living Weapon and experience the thrill of mastering the ancient martial arts on the tabletop!
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