So the Aztec TC Big Button spawns 4 Jaguar Prowl Knights for 400f. Normally, training 4 JPKs from a Noble’s Hut would take 480 resources so this is already a good deal. However, unlike most other units, JPKs have age 3 stats as their baseline (like some artillery or mercenary units). This means that they have an extra 25% more stats than other units in age 2, so the investment is worth 25% more than normal. Seeing that the Aztec rush is in really great shape right now, perhaps a nerf is on the table?
Recently, a couple age 3 units that are available in age 2 were given a “reverse-shadowtech”, nerfing their stats to be age-2 appropriate but then getting their normal stats back upon reaching age 3. These include the Landsknecht (from the age 2 Swedish shipment) and the Swiss Pikemen (from the age 2 Dutch “Waardgelders” shipment). Age 2 Landsknechts have -25% stats and age 2 Swiss Pikes have -10% stats so hypothetically the JPK nerf could range anywhere between those two values. What do y’all think?
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Yes, Ground nerf to Aztec is a must. How can they still have bonus.
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As long as their cards and upgrades continue to scale on their age3 stats, sure.
However, i don’t think this will have the impact you’re looking for.
I don’t believe this is an issue. No need for a nerf here.
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of all the things aztec needs nerfed, their one defensive option is definitely not it.
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If JPK got nerfed again, how else can Aztec expected to counter mass Jans/Ashi/Soldado or any musk and skirmisher spam?
Also out of 9 trainable non merc units that do not have veteran or elite upgrades, 3 of those are Aztec Knights
Defensive option? You mean the one they take as soon as hitting age 2 from the forward war hut to push into enemy base? Maybe making their JPKs upgrade when they hit age 3 would incentivize a more protective/value-oriented usage of them. Besides, Warriors from the firepit are supposed to be their defensive option.
I’m just talking about the 4 JPKs they get in age 2 from the TC big button, and only until they reach age 3. Those 4 JPK aren’t supposed to handle all anti-musk problems that Aztec faces in age 2 anyway, that’s for Otontins to take care of.
Here is why I called it a nerf, if the base value of JPK is reduced by 25%, they will get worse in age4 and age5
You don’t have to touch their base stats. Applying a -25% “upgrade” in age 2 can achieve this without affecting scaling in later ages. Like how ruskets had normal base stats and a -10% stat modifier.
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