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'''Blitz''' is a [[gametype]] introduced in [[Halo Wars 2]]. The game revolves around the use of cards that can deploy units or abilities onto the battlefield at the expense of energy. The mode was first trialled in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]'' and was the subject of the [[ViDoc]] ''[[Halo Wars 2 ViDoc: Strategy|Strategy]]''. | '''Blitz''' is a [[gametype]] introduced in [[Halo Wars 2]]. The game revolves around the use of cards that can deploy units or abilities onto the battlefield at the expense of energy. The mode was first trialled in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]'' and was the subject of the [[ViDoc]] ''[[Halo Wars 2 ViDoc: Strategy|Strategy]]''. | ||
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==Blitz cards== | ==Blitz cards== | ||
[[File:HW2_BlitzCard_101.png|300px|thumb|Breakdown of the information on a Blitz card.]] | [[File:HW2_BlitzCard_101.png|300px|thumb|right|Breakdown of the information on a Blitz card.]] | ||
{{Main|List of Blitz cards}} | {{Main|List of Blitz cards}} | ||
The Blitz cards take the form of units (or variations thereupon) and leader powers found in the regular multiplayer, with some exclusive to the mode. The UNSC and Banished each have access to nineteen base units, covering all the basic infantry, vehicles, aircraft and leader powers. Each leader (including DLC leaders such as [[Morgan Kinsano]] or [[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]] on the cards can be viewed [[List of Blitz cards/Art|here]]. | The Blitz cards take the form of units (or variations thereupon) and leader powers found in the regular multiplayer, with some exclusive to the mode. The UNSC and Banished each have access to nineteen base units, covering all the basic infantry, vehicles, aircraft and leader powers. Each leader (including DLC leaders such as [[Morgan Kinsano]] or [[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]] on the cards can be viewed [[List of Blitz cards/Art|here]]. | ||
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*Cards with names such as '''Veteran''' (Such as the [[Veteran Cyclops]], [[Veteran Hellbringer]], [[Veteran Jackrabbit]], [[Veteran Flame Warthog]], [[Veteran Mantis]]) or '''Scarred''' (such as [[Mgalekgolo Scarred|Scarred Hunters]] and [[Scarred Grenadiers]]) start with the upgrade that would be available to that unit in the regular multiplayer. For example, a Cyclops in Skirmish can be upgraded to fire shock rounds, whereas the Veteran Cyclops has this upgrade by default. | *Cards with names such as '''Veteran''' (Such as the [[Veteran Cyclops]], [[Veteran Hellbringer]], [[Veteran Jackrabbit]], [[Veteran Flame Warthog]], [[Veteran Mantis]]) or '''Scarred''' (such as [[Mgalekgolo Scarred|Scarred Hunters]] and [[Scarred Grenadiers]]) start with the upgrade that would be available to that unit in the regular multiplayer. For example, a Cyclops in Skirmish can be upgraded to fire shock rounds, whereas the Veteran Cyclops has this upgrade by default. | ||
*Cards with names such as '''Prowling''' (such as the [[Prowling Reaver]]) and '''Stealth''' (such as the [[Stealth Kodiak]]) have the Cloak keyword assigned. | *Cards with names such as '''Prowling''' (such as the [[Prowling Reaver]]) and '''Stealth''' (such as the [[Stealth Kodiak]]) have the Cloak keyword assigned. | ||
*Cards with names such as '''Unstable''' | *Cards with names such as '''Unstable''' and '''Wild''' have the Blast keyword assigned. | ||
*Cards with names such as '''Bloodfuel''' | *Cards with names such as '''Bloodfuel''' and '''Extractor''' have the Siphon keyword assigned. | ||
The above list covers the majority of common names, though some cards may have multiple keywords or have wholly unique name prefixes. | The above list covers the majority of common names, though some cards may have multiple keywords or have wholly unique name prefixes. | ||
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===Levelling up cards=== | ===Levelling up cards=== | ||
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==Blitz Firefight== | ==Blitz Firefight== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HW2_BlitzCard_Concept.jpg|Concept art of Blitz | File:HW2_BlitzCard_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the back of the Blitz cards, including [[Covenant]], [[Flood]], [[Promethean]] and [[UNSC]] designs. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/blitz-101 Blitz 101] - a comprehensive guide to the Blitz mode posted on [[Halo Waypoint]] for the ''Blitz Beta''. | *[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/blitz-101 Blitz 101] - a comprehensive guide to the Blitz mode posted on [[Halo Waypoint]] for the ''Blitz Beta''. | ||
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[[Category:Blitz]] | [[Category:Blitz]] |