Combat

Combat is turn-based, with the player selecting which actions to perform by choosing from a hand of Cards dealt randomly from the pool of Cards in the squad's decks. Enemies act on their own turns to defeat the Heroes, and reinforcements are frequently deployed. Players are challenged to complete objectives as few turns as possible to receive better ratings and rewards.
== Decks ==
Each playable Hero has their own Deck which represents the abilities that can be used during combat. Decks must have 8 cards and include at least 1 Attack, 1 Skill, and 1 Heroic.
The individual Decks for each Hero in the squad will be combined into a single pool of Cards when undertaking Missions. In addition, any unlocked Hero Combo Abilities will be automatically added to the pool.
== Squads ==
The player normally selects three Heroes to form a squad to participate in combat. In some situations, the squad size may be limited or may need to meet certain requirements, such as needing to include particular Heroes.
== Combat Bonuses ==
Heroes may receive Combat Bonuses, which are Effects that grant a buff during combat.
== Combat Items ==
Squads can be equipped with Combat Items, which are beneficial Cards that can be played during combat.
== Combat ==
=== Playing Cards ===
Hero abilities are represented by the three main types of cards: Attacks, Skills, and Heroics. Mission Cards enable members of the squad to perform special actions unique to a given mission. Objective Cards are used to complete mission objectives.
At the start of each turn, cards will be drawn to fill the player's hand up to a a maximum of six. Each turn, the player is allowed 3 Card Plays, and playing a card costs 1 Card Play. Once the player has finished playing Cards, they may end their turn.
The player may elect to Redraw up to two times per turn, discarding a card in their hand in exchange for drawing a new one.
==== Attack Cards ====
Attack Cards damage enemies, and grant 1 Heroism when used. Some Attacks have added Effects like Knockback or Stun.
==== Heroic Cards ====
Heroic Cards generally represent a Hero's more powerful actions. Heroism is required to play Heroic Cards, which can be gained by playing Attack Cards and Skill Cards.
==== Skill Cards ====
Skill Cards provide supplemental effects like healing, damage boosts, and drawing cards. Skills do not generally deal damage, but they provide more Heroism than Attack Cards.
=== Enemies ===
==== Minions ====
Minion enemies have no Health; any damage defeats them instantly.
==== Elites ====
Elite enemies have higher Health totals and require more damage to defeat.
==== Supervillains ====
Supervillains have additional effects, making them more difficult to defeat.
*Bind and Stun only restrain them for 1 action
*Their attacks cannot be Resisted
*Supervillains cannot be knocked into Drops
*They may have multiple lives, and need to be KO'd multiple times in order to be defeated
==== Target Previews ====
At the start of each turn Hero Icons will appear above each enemy, showing who that enemy intends to attack. This information can be used strategically by the player to determine what Cards to play and which enemies to target.
==== Reinforcements ====
Enemy reinforcements are frequently deployed during combat, increasing the number of enemies facing the player.
=== Environment Attacks ===
Certain objects on the battlefield can be used in Environment Attacks. Environment Attacks cost Heroism but do not use a Card Play. Environment objects will glow when they can be used to attack a nearby enemy.
=== Moving Heroes ===
The player is allowed to move a single member of the squad one time per turn. This can be used to set up advantageous positioning for attacks.
=== Knocked Out (KO) ===
When a Hero's Health is reduced to zero, they are KO'd and are not able to continue in battle. On most Difficulty levels, at least 1 Revive is available per mission to restore a hero from KO status. On some difficulty levels, KO'd heroes may receive Combat Injuries affecting their performance if they are used in Missions before they recover.
==Tutorials==
===Target Previews===
At the start of each turn Hero Icons will appear above each enemy, showing who that enemy intends to attack.
Use this information to determine which enemies to defeat first, or which heroes to defend.
In this case, Doctor Strange is in danger! See what you can do to assist him.
===Switching Targets===
Use [button/key] and [button/key] to quickly switch between targets when a card is selected.
===Redraw===
Use REDRAW to replace undesirable cards in your hand.
Highlight a card to Redraw, then hold [button/key] to replace it with a new one!
The new card is random, but it may be more immediately useful.
*TIP: The last card in your hand, Photon Beam, costs 3 Heroism to use...but you only have 2 Heroism available. Try using Redraw on it! 
===Moving Heroes===
Use Move to reposition a hero and set up the perfect Knockback angle, Area of Effect attack, or Environment Attack.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select any location on the ground with [button/key] to enter Move Mode. Select again at the desired location to confirm the Move.
*Each turn you have one free Move.
*The currently select hero will execute the Move.
*TIP: Try moving a hero into position to kick the couch at the enemy units!
===Switching Heroes===
Use [button/key] and [button/key] to switch between heroes.
The currently selected hero will perform the Move action.
===Choosing What To Play===
Up to five cards will be drawn to fill your hand at the start of each turn. Consider which cards to play and which cards to redraw or keep for future turns!
===Finish the Battle===
Use what you have learned to wipe out Hydra's forces in the Sanctum!
===Tactics Mode===
Tactics Mode allows you to quickly assess the entire battlefield and the condition of enemy units.
Activate tactics mode by pressing [button/key].
===Interrogation===
An enemy is available for Interrogation!
Some enemies can be interrogated when KO'd. Interrogation must happen quickly but can grant powerful rewards!
*TIP: Watch the counter on the enemy to see how many actions you can take before the Interrogation opportunity expires.
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Category:Combat