Adrian Toomes, the infamous Vulture, has taken to the skies in Marvel: Crisis Protocol, the popular tabletop miniatures game. As one of Spider-Man‘s classic foes, Vulture brings a unique set of abilities and strategies to the game that can make him a formidable addition to any villain-focused roster.
Vulture is included in a set along with Electro, Sandman and Shocker.
Vulture’s Capabilities
Vulture is a Threat Value 3 character, meaning he is a mid-level threat on the battlefield. While his defensive stats are mediocre, with 5 Stamina on both sides and 3/3/3 defenses, Vulture makes up for it with his impressive mobility and disruptive capabilities.
The key to Vulture’s playstyle is his Flight Innate superpower, which allows him to soar across the battlefield. This pairs well with his Hit and Run and Skyline Hunter superpowers, enabling him to swoop in, attack, and then quickly retreat to safety. Vulture’s Skyline Hunter ability, in particular, allows him to dive into enemies and throw them a Medium distance before dealing damage, ensuring the target is disrupted and not in their original position.
Devastating Combo Potential
If Vulture can generate enough Power, he can unleash a devastating combo. By combining Hit and Run with Skyline Hunter, he can use the Throw action to bring a Size 3 or smaller enemy closer, potentially dealing additional damage before using the move action granted by Hit and Run to flee or advance. This expensive but potent trick requires 8 Power to pull off, but Vulture has a way to help with that.
Vulture’s Scientific Hubris Innate superpower allows him to generate 1 Power whenever one of his dice rolls has a Critical result. This applies to all of his dice rolls, including Interact effects, attacks, and dodges, giving him a boost to his Power generation.
In addition to his mobility and disruptive abilities, Vulture also has access to a powerful close-range attack called Raptor Strike. This Physical 5-dice attack can cause the enemy target to Bleed, further disrupting their plans.
Synergies and Counters
Vulture can work well in a Sinister Six team, complementing characters like Mysterio and Electro who can also generate Power. His ability to disrupt enemy positioning and mobility can also support characters like Rhino or Venom who excel at close-range brawling.
To effectively counter Vulture, opponents will need to find ways to limit his mobility and disrupt his Power generation. Characters with ranged attacks, area-of-effect abilities, or ways to remove Power can help neutralize Vulture’s strengths.
Gameplay Considerations
When playing as Vulture, it’s important to carefully manage your Power generation and expenditure. Timing the use of your powerful combo moves is crucial, as is positioning Vulture to maximize his mobility and disruptive potential.
Vulture’s ability to harass and disrupt the enemy while evading retaliation ensures he’ll be a thorn in the side of any hero team. However, opponents who can limit his mobility and Power generation will be better equipped to handle the Vulture threat.
Overall, Vulture’s unique playstyle and synergies make him a compelling addition to any Marvel: Crisis Protocol roster. His combination of impressive mobility, disruptive abilities, and devastating combo potential can turn the tide of a battle in the Sinister Six’s favor.
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