Perfecting Agnes Deck (What Should I cut?!)

I basically agree that these are the 36 best cards for Agnes.

I would probably cut Painkillers, Arcane Initiate, and Holy Rosary. This is a shame because I like all of those cards for Agnes, but that's just how it works out. But depending on the party and difficulty level, cutting Flashlight could also be an option. If you're paired with a strong fighter (Pete, Zoey, Roland), cutting Fire Axe could be OK, too.

Remove Rosary for sure, I think. Consider that you're likely to upgrade Peter and get his Willpower bonus. I might also remove Fearless (0), and wait until I can swap out Delve Too Deep (later in the campaign) for Fearless (2).

should -1 or -2 from these Painkillers / Delve Too Deep / Drawn to the Flame / Arcane Initiate / Flashlight / Holy Rosary

@CaiusDrewart @ralos13,

• -2 Arcane Initiate seem the easiest cut to make first, since 4 allies in 1 ally slot seem a little too much, Agnes upgrade path won't typically include Charisma and Peter Sylvestre is just so good with Agnes :)

Solo - 1 Handed or Solo - 2 Handed/Co-op? Core campaign or Dunwich?

I think guts seems overkill, I think it falls into the "win more" category of cards for Agnes and the only time she needs +2 is for upgraded fearless which comes with 2 willpower pips anyway.

And while the I really like the concept of "Look what I found" it really can be annoying, I have, many times went in on an even money investigate test needing two clues and I draw a +1, 0 or -3 out of the bag, this can be better in Co-op though as you need 2 clues more often.

I would also drop Flashlight.

Arcane Initiate with Agnes is an interesting card, drawing Dark Memory on your turn with this can be devastating, but it really can be useful to draw that Rite of Seeking/Shrivelling when you need it!

So I would go -2 Guts, -2 Arcane Initiate, -2 Look What I Found, -2 Flashlight, +2 Arcane Studies to help out in a pinch when investigating (and for other reasons if Dunwich which I should not spoil!).

@Quilabelle thanks for your reply. Personally, I usually play in a 2 invertigators format (solo 2 handed or coop 2 players).

Guts fall a into the "win more" category indeed, but I think it also serves two important roles. First, it let your cycle your deck getting those key asset cards faster. Secondly, it can be used to help a teammate on those troublesome Willpower tests.

One thing that strikes me is that I do not currently have any Agility skill icon :(

@HeyMaxxouI think you can safely punt Agility. That stat just doesn't really matter for Agnes. (Though, if you have Peter Sylvestre in play, you have decent Agility anyway. Not that it's useful.)

@CaiusDrewart cool thanks for the tip.

Oh no, I just saw the The Path to Carcosa cards and Uncage the Soul seem a really good addition to the card pool. Yet another card to find room for ...

Uncage the Soul could simply replace Emergency Cache, as it's way better. Or maybe cut Flashlight. Are you finding yourself short of money and needing to use the "take a resource" action a lot?

If the answer is yes, you'll want to run Uncage the Soul and Emergency Cache. If the answer is no, just run the former.