Achillies errrr Haktos
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on Jan. 4, 2020, 1:03 a.m. by jconeil1988
Okay. So, I saw the spoiler of Haktos the Unscarred. It reads
RRWW Legendary Human Warrior
Haktos the Unscarred attacks each combat if able
As Haktos enters the battlefield choose 2, 3, or 4 at random.
Haktos has protection from each converted mana cost other than the chosen number.
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I was thinking of going heavy on Anthems, in a sort of weird Voltron build with a supporting cast of Exalted and Extra Battle Phases.
What are some good cards to abuse this strategy with, or am I thinking about this the wrong way?
Wait TypicalTimmy I think Void Winnower and Haktos work better, cuz Haktos ability gives him protection from all BUT the 2,3 or 4 CMC. Meaning he is completly safe if he gets a 2 or 4 plus said winnover. If he gets 3 ge can be targeted by 3 CMC spells.
As for the voltron build, extra combat steps with cards like Aggravated Assault , Aurelia, the Warleader and Fury of the Horde would probably be really good. Things to make Haktos unblockable like Key to the City , Rogue's Passage and Prowler's Helm would probably be good. Godsend also looks Good.
January 4, 2020 5:31 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #4
I'm tinkering with him as well. Adding Obsidian Battle-Axe and Hero's Blade seems good for him. The triggers on both don't target, and proection doesn't hinder him from being equipped.
Boldwyr Intimidator and Odric, Master Tactician are good ways to have him go unblocked.
Regarding Rogue's Passage : as it has cmc 0, I'm pretty sure you can't target him with it.
January 4, 2020 9:44 a.m.
Sublime Archangel May be something for the deck so you can build a board of blockers that will just give this lad a ton of +1/+1 triggers when he attacks. I think the exalted ability combined with universal help card like True Conviction and anthem abilities are the way to go for this deck.
January 4, 2020 10:18 a.m.
Since you won’t be able to go the normal voltron route with equipping things to him since it would be a little unreliable since the number is chosen at random. You won’t be able to target him with a lot of stuff that would make him a really good attacker.
January 4, 2020 10:21 a.m.
Oh I see... I thought protection worked like hexproof. You can target him but no one else. Sorry.
January 4, 2020 10:23 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #8
I just realized my suggested equipments don't work as protection also means "can't be equipped by".
January 4, 2020 10:26 a.m.
jconeil1988 says... #9
it's what I was thinking of doing. Anthems, exalted, and extra combats. Seems the most reliable. Universal protection/damage reducers to protect from the potential blocker.
January 4, 2020 10:57 a.m.
jconeil1988 says... #10
Was thinking maybe even a Gideon package could be fun to fight alongside him
January 4, 2020 11 a.m.
Last_Laugh if he rolls a 3 then that combo is instantly turned off.
January 4, 2020 11:28 a.m.
jconeil1988 says... #13
Joe_Ken_ correction, unless a 3 is rolled, the combo is turned off, unless there is another creature on the field to equip the sword to
January 4, 2020 11:38 a.m.
jconeil1988 says... #14
this is a mock up of what I'm thinking if anyone would like to take a look.
January 4, 2020 12:09 p.m.
Maybe also look for other abilities that could buff him but don't target. For example, cards with Bolster, tribal mechanics, etc. Also cards that care about the overall power of a creature.
January 4, 2020 5 p.m.
jconeil1988 says... #16
dbpunk added some damage doublers and a couple of commander "lieutenant" type of cards.
January 6, 2020 12:20 a.m.
Eldrazi Monument may be worth considering. Protection won’t stop board wipes but indestructible will.
jconeil1988 says... #2
That's something fun to play with. Mean. But fun none the less.
January 4, 2020 3:30 a.m.