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[Top 5] One Night Werewolf Best Setups

jmanzo — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:31:42 +0000

While the good creators of One Night Werewolf had the utmost faith in their target audience, I think it is safe to say that most of us err on the side of having closer to three than ten friends. What this means is that rarely do we have an occasion to use all sixteen role cards in one game. Even if we did have ten friends (dear lord) some roles would have to be sacrificed.

So this begs the question: which cards do you use?

This simple question is one of the most important decisions of the game. Your set-up composition will determine the relative strengths and weaknesses of the werewolves versus the villagers, as well as determine what strategies you can use to successfully trick your fellow players.

Below is my guide to the five best card set-ups to have in One Night Werewolf, assuming a player range of six. This means there will be nine roles in play total, with two of the roles being werewolves.

5. Werewolf, Werewolf, Villager, Villager, Robber, Drunk, Insomniac, Seer, Hunter

Option number five is a pretty basic set-up that I find is a great way to kick off your first round - particularly if you are playing with first-timers.

This is a great set-up because:

It is slightly skewed in favor of the villagers. In the case of an easy, introductory first round, this means that any new players can build their confidence while getting used to some of the different roles available to them.
Each of these roles is fairly easy to explain (and the ominous voice-over app does a wonderful job of it) and, more importantly, the names are almost self-explanatory. This means it is easier to remember in the heat of the game what each role does. This is useful for beginner players because the more you can remember about each role, the easier it is to lie about whose role you have.
While the Werewolf, Villager, and Hunter roles get to sleep soundly through the night, there is enough tomfoolery occurring with the Drunk and the Robber moving cards around to keep the gameplay interesting.
I’m not always a fan of playing the Hunter, as it does create a large advantage for the Villagers. In the infamous last words of all too many a round: “If they say they’re the hunter, just kill them. If they’re lying, we win, and if not, we get another chance to kill a werewolf”. This second-chance feature of the hunter enhances the ability of the villagers to win the game, while also teaching a valuable lesson: even if you’re on the villager’s side, it’s not always wise to tell your fellow players what card you were dealt at the beginning.

All in all, this would be my recommended set-up for beginner players, or those returning to the game after a long time, who need an easy introduction round.

4. Werewolf, Werewolf, Mason, Mason, Robber, Drunk, Insomniac, Seer, Troublemaker

This set-up ramps up the night-time shenanigans while maintaining a fairly even balance between Werewolf and Villager. Here we’re going to take out our Villagers and our Hunter, and substitute them for the Masons and the Troublemaker

The Troublemaker is one of my favorite cards to have in play, as it amps up the amount of card switching that occurs in the night. Additionally, the Troublemaker functions more like the Drunk, in that after the cards are switched, the owners are not allowed to see their new card (this is in contrast to the Robber, who does view their card after).
The Masons are a fun addition as they act almost as a direct counterpart to the Werewolves. If you and your Werewolf companion can pull it off, it is always a good strategy to pretend that you are a Mason, and pin the blame of the game on the real Masons.
This is still a fairly simple set-up with simple characters to help get into the swing of things.
Since more cards are being switched around during the “sleeping” hours, there are more opportunities in this deck to have to figure out what role you woke up with, as opposed to gone to sleep as.

3. Werewolf, Werewolf, Minion, Tanner, Robber, Drunk, Insomniac, Seer, Troublemaker

Here we swap out our Mason characters, as compelling as they are, for the Minion and the Tanner. This is a deck that shifts the balance of power further into the Werewolves’ claws.

Personally, I prefer the decks that favor the Werewolves more. Now that everyone is feeling more comfortable with the rules, and lying and deceiving their loved ones, we can enter more complex characters. Keeping characters like the Insomniac, Seer, and Robber in strengthens the Villagers as these roles are able to view cards in the night. The addition of the Minion and the Tanner, in contrast, begin to give more power to the Wolves.
The Tanner is a personal favorite to play. Not only do you need to go against game logic and convince the villagers that you are a Werewolf, you have to do so without being so overly suspicious that they peg you as the Tanner. While juggling that conundrum, you also need to figure out if someone took your card in the night, and warn your fellow villagers against voting for that person.
The Minion also adds a bit of intrigue into the game, as they know and help the Werewolves complete their dastardly night-time activities. However, if the Villagers vote for the Minion instead of a Werewolf, it is still a win for the Werewolves. This strengthens the Werewolves’ positions even further.
If you made it to this point, you may be thinking: but why do I want to strengthen the Werewolves? The answer is simple: the struggle of victory makes it taste that much sweeter.

2. Werewolf, Werewolf, Doppelganger, Tanner, Robber, Drunk, Insomniac, Seer, Troublemaker

In this deck set-up we’re going to introduce the last unused role: the Doppelganger. This role was left to this point for two reasons: (a) I really like using the Doppelganger and (b) this role can be a bit confusing as it requires a thorough knowledge of each of the other roles.

The Doppelganger mimics any card that they look at in the night. This means that you can be dealing with a third Werewolf, another Seer, or multiple Drunks. This also means that as the Doppelganger, you view someone else’s card at the beginning of the night, giving you the same kind of leverage as the Seer and the Robber.
The Doppelganger is a great card for deception. Depending on who you Doppelgang, you can be responsible for an extra shuffle of cards, or perhaps helping the Seer in divining the roles around you.
This card is also great for interacting with the others in this deck, as a “double” of any of these roles could skew the power balance more in favor of Werewolf or Villager. In this way, the Doppelganger itself is a fairly neutral card, and what you see in the night will determine what side you will be on.

1. Werewolf, Werewolf, Minion, Tanner, Robber, Drunk, Doppelganger, Seer, Troublemaker

Finally, we come to number one. This is my favorite combination for a number of reasons:

With the Doppelganger in, we have the possibility of not only a Doppelganger Werewolf, but also a Doppelganger Minion, making a potential of four out of six players on the Werewolf side.
You may have noticed that the Robber, Drunk, Seer, and Troublemaker are standards of most of my decks. If you’re playing with enough people, I believe these are the best cards to have in at any point. Each of these cards involves the mixing of roles in the night, which is the most important part of One Night Werewolf, to me, and sets it apart from other “Mafia”-esque type games.
Having the Tanner in any deck is guaranteed to up the intrigue of the game and make you ten times more suspicious of everyone around you, which is especially true when a Minion is added as well, and you have to decide: Werewolf, Minion, or Tanner?

I think it’s needless to say (but of course I’m going to say it anyways) that the characters of One Night Werewolf were impeccably designed to produce a fun and interesting game, no matter the combination. Listed above are what I’ve found to be the combinations that produce the most intriguing, chaos filled games, whether it’s your first time playing, or you’re an age old pro.

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KH3 Best Armor Setups for Each Character

jordanhsalas — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:40:53 +0000

Having a solid lineup across our 3 favorite protagonists is imperative to making boss fights and farming materials as easy as possible. If you’re looking for the best setup for Sora, Donald, and Goofy, you’ve come to the right place! This guide will showcase the best weapons, armors, and accessories for the trio.

Sora's Best Setup

As our main protagonist, you’ll want to buff Sora up as much as you can. When Donald and Goofy faint during fights, it’ll be solely up to you, the player, to make sure you survive. That being said, here’s the best setup for Sora!

Weapons: Having the following 3 weapons equipped will provide you with the perfect combination of damage-dealing and resource-gathering abilities under your belt. Sora will have all of his bases covered with these!

Ultima Weapon - the Ultima Weapon has the best raw damage, and boasts the perfect abilities for Sora to use in combat.
- The Ultima weapon can be obtained by completing the following:
  - Unlocking the Moogle Workshop
  - Discovering at least 58 different synthesis materials
  - Crafting using the following:
    - 7x Orichalum+
    - 2x Wellspring Crystal
    - 2x Lucid Crystal
    - 2x Pulsing Crystal
Hunny Spout - this is the perfect weapon to swap out to when you’re picking up reagents on your journey!
- Hunny Spout is obtained after completing the 100 Acre Woods.
Favorite Deputy - if you’re farming for extra drops, this is the perfect weapon to have on hand.
- Favorite Deputy is obtained after clearing the Toy Story world.

Accessories: These are the three accessories that will synergize with the weapons chosen above. Whether you’re fighting bosses or looking to farm for materials, you’ll want to stack up on MP regeneration abilities. Here’s what will be best together:

Mickey Clasp - this has MP Hastega equipped, which will help quickly regenerate Sora’s MP in battle.
- Mickey Clasp can be obtained by shooting all 90 Lucky Emblems.
Crystal Regalia - this has yet another MP Hastega ability! You’ll be casting spells like nobody’s business.
- Crystal Regalia can be obtained by clearing Battlegate 14 at The Badlands.
Flanniversary Badge - MP Hastera and MP Savego hand-in-hand with the aforementioned accessories, making for the perfect accessory build for Sora.
- The Flanniversary Badge is obtained by completing all Flantastic Seven minigames (with an A rank)

Armor: Last, but certainly not least, is Sora’s armor equipment. Just like the above two categories, you can equip three different armor types. You’ll want to have as much elemental resistance as possible. Here’s what accessories are best:

Petite Ribbon - This quaint armor will give you 20% resistance to all elements in the game!
- The Petite Ribbon can be found/created the following ways:
  - Completing Photo Mission #20
  - Synthesizing using:
    - 2x Orichalum
    - 1x Sinister Crystal
    - 1x Betwixt Crystal
    - 1x Hungry Crystal
    - 3x Hungry Shard
Ribbon - Equipping this will give you another 30% resistance to all elements.
- The Ribbon is earned after photographing 30 Lucky Emblems.
Royal Ribbon - One of the best armors in the game; the Royal Ribbon stacks yet another 40% resistance to all elements! You’ve got a solid lineup here.
- The Royal Ribbon is obtained by photographing 70 Lucky Emblems.

Donald's Best Setup

Our favorite mage is about to get a toon-up! Donald is your spellcaster and support (by healing) teammate. In order to keep him alive as long as possible on the battlefield, here’s the setup you should follow:

Weapon: Donald is only to wield one weapon at any given time, but not to worry! Save the Queen+ is all you need for our feathered friend. This staff has MP Hastega equipped, providing Donald with lots of MP regeneration in combat.

Save the Queen+ can be obtained by:
- Discovering 58 different synthesis materials; then
- Crafting using the following:
  - 1x Orichalum
  - 1x Frost Crystal
  - 1x Lucid Crystal
  - 1x Soothing Crystal
  - 1x Hungry Crystal

Accessories: You’ll want to use three Sorcerer’s Rings to maximize Donald’s abilities. These rings provide +5 Magic each, and have MP Haste equipped, which synergizes with Save the Queen’s MP Hastega ability.

Sorcerer’s Ring can be obtained by the following method:
- Discovering 35 different synthesis materials; then
- Crafting usingthe following:
  - 2x Mythril Crystal
  - 1x Sinister Gem
  - 3x Sinister Stone

Armor: Again, we’ll be using the same armor for each of the three slots: Petite Ribbon. As you already know, this armor provides 10% resistance to all elements in the game, as well as +4 in Defense–something Donald definitely needs if he wants to survive!

Goofy’s Best Setup

Our favorite dorky canine serves as both a damage dealer and a tank, meaning you’ll want to stack Goofy up on Defense wherever possible. Here’s Goofy’s best endgame lineup:

Weapon: Save the King+ is the counterpart to Save the Queen+, providing a whopping +9 in Strength, +5% resistance to Dark, and the Damage Syphon ability. This massive strength boost makes Goofy a formidable opponent!

Save the King+ can be obtained by:
- Discovering 58 different synthesis materials; then
- Crafting using:
  - 1x Orichalum
  - 1x Blazing Crystal
  - 1x Lightning Crystal
  - 1x Pulsing Crystal
  - 1x Hungry Crystal

Accessories: We’re going to fill all three slots with Fencer’s Earrings for its Defender ability. It also gives a sizable +4 Strength, and +2 Magic. We’re taking Defense anywhere we can get it, making this accessory the best you can go with!

Fencer’s Earring can be found/created by the following methods:
- Completing Photo Mission #14
- Synthesizing using:
  - 3x Mythril Gem
  - 3x Pulsing Gem
  - 6x Pulsing Stone

Armor: Just like Donald’s lineup, you should have three Petite Ribbons equipped. This is for their elemental resistance, so Goofy can be (just about) the best tank you could ask for!

That wraps up our guide for the best endgame setup for Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Hopefully, this helped in deciding–or confirming, if you already had an idea!)--what lineup is best for each character. This combination of weapons, accessories, and armor provides the perfect synergy to decimate the Heartless on your journey through Kingdom Hearts 3’s worlds!

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Only the best for our holy trinity of heroes!

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