Hearthguards

Hearthguards is one of the cards in Stormbound: Kingdom Wars.

Overview
Hearthguards is an epic dwarf unit that gains strength if it is played next to a structure. The initial strength of Hearthguards and the amount of strength it gains can be increased by leveling it up. Hearthguards works well in structure decks.

Strategies
Without structures in your deck, Hearthguards can be just a costlier version of Bluesail Raiders.
 * Cheap structures like Fort of Ebonrock can be combined with Hearthguards to create a 9 mana, 6 strength combo. It's comparable to Olf the Hammer, but missing an important ability.
 * Hearthguards is good at protecting important structures with its ability by gaining strength and having 2 movement.
 * You can also play Hearthguards to set up a strong front with its combination of 2 movement and high strength.
 * If there are a lot of units near your base, playing Hearthguards can take care of it well.

Change History

 * August 14, 2017: Increased strength by 1, reduced strength from ability
 * September 18, 2017: Increased ability by 1
 * October 11, 2017: Decreased ability by 1
 * March 20, 2018: Art updated
 * April 22, 2018: Ability also works when bordering your base
 * July 9, 2018: Increased strength and ability at higher levels by 1

Card Versions
Initial Version=

Differences
This is the original version of the card.



August 14, 2017=

Differences
Hearthguards's strength was increased by 1 and its ability strength decreased by 1. Its leveling was adjusted accordingly.



September 18, 2017=

Differences
Hearthguards's ability was increased by 1 and its leveling was increased accordingly.



October 11, 2017=

Differences
Hearthguards's ability was decreased by 1 and its leveling was decreased accordingly.



March 20, 2018=

Differences
Hearthguards's art was updated to include the outline of a structure, namely The Hearth.



April 22, 2018=

Differences
Hearthguards's ability was changed to also trigger upon being played bordering your base as well as a friendly structure.



July 9, 2019 (Current)=

Differences
Hearthguards's strength and ability was increased by 1 at higher levels and its leveling was increased accordingly.