Archetype analysis

The archetypes that are found on player cards can influence how you build and play with your decks. The following archetypes have been included on the cards up to this point in the game. They have (or will be) analysed on their synergy with each other and with other traits. I will also discuss some good and bad cards in the archetype. These are opinions though, feel free to add your ideas on combos that I might have missed in the comments.

There are two kinds of archetype synergy, either it revolves around a trait or around a mechanic of the game. Below is a list of all the archetypes that are in the game at the moment and which can produce a decent deck.

Traits

Faction traits	Occupational traits
Beorning	Archer
Bree	Burglar
Corsair	Craftsman
Creature	Healer
Dale/Esgaroth	Minstrel
Dúnedain	Noble
Dwarf	Ranger
Eagle	Scout
Ent	Steward
Gondor	Warrior
Harad
Hobbit	Enemy Archetypes
Isengard
Istari
Noldor
Outlands
Rohan
Silvan
Woodmen
Wose

Mechanics

• Contracts
  • Fellowship
  • The Burglar’s Turn
  • The Three Hunters 
  • The Grey Wanderer
  • Council of the Wise 
  • Messenger of the King
  • Bond of Friendship
  • A Perilous Voyage
• Doomed 
• Guarded player cards
• Master
• Mono-sphere
  • Leadership
  • Lore
  • Spirit
  • Tactics
• Pipes
• Player Side Quests
• Secrecy
• Thorongil
• Traps
• Valour (will be updated once the trait has been expanded)
• Victory Display

If you want to see one of these traits or mechanics developed sooner, let me know, or write an article yourself if you really like the trait/mechanic.

Status: IN PROGRESS: Claim your trait/mechanic if you want to write an article, no deadline for these articles.