Played my first game of Gloomhaven, completely blind, no previous knowledge of the game at all. Picked Mindthief. First room in the barrow I summoned gnawing Horde, they died immediately. Second turn i spit out a bit of damage and died before my third turn. This guide will be an incredible help. Thanks!! Subbed
Thanks for another great video. Your Gloomhaven content is the best I've found. One criticism, I think you've forgotten the importance of some of the move actions on level 1 cards such as the Move 4 on the Gnawing Hord. They might be replaced with more versatile cards at higher levels (cards with useful top actions, for example), but at L1, they've been really useful for the whole move;attack/attack;move strategy. Feedback Loop is another example. I agree that the Muddle part is very situational, but, even if you never muddle anybody, a repeatable Move 4 with jump at Level 1 is great.
The thing I like about withering claw poison/muddle over a straight +2 is that everyone’s attacks get +1 after and you can consistently keep it up.. so over all it’s more damage if others are attacking it/them
however on executiton that's actually NOT true because your other abilities not only can poison, but the +2 matters more as if the enemy is dead before your allies need to attack them, they can attack other stuff
I got my Mindthief in Prosperity 8, after playing a Brute for several months. I barely even use my cards. Here's the core of my build: Cloak of Phasing, Versatile Dagger, Serene Sandles. When I get The Mind's Weakness active, my basic actions are Move 4 (Flying) + Attack 5. After that, I basically just play cards for the initiative. One card I do use for the action is Pilfer. I've gotten a lot of hate already for being super greedy with it.
Hi. First of al nice to see some views on my personal favorite class. I agree with your evaluation of about the first 5 cards. But There are a few points i really dont agree with. The two level 1 move 4 are essential imo since they are late initiative and good moves. I really think you underestimate mass hysteria. From my games that is the most powerful card in the mindthiefs arsenal. Attacking four targets with googles and the mindthiefs awesome modifier deck is fantastic. You should expect around 10-20 damage at level five. Sure against shields it is worse but still you can mitigate that with a power potion unless it is really high shields. But to get value from mass hysteria you do need the rolling +1 cards.
Yeah i think it can be pretty good in the right situations but you do have to build pretty specifically for it ! Glad you are having fun with it and thanks for commenting and watching!!!
Thank you for another great video. I played 14 games (13 different scenarios because we failed scenario 12 in the first attempt), and I am just getting sick of Mindthief and going to go toward my retirement (three more scenarios). I will be level 6 after next so maybe those amazing level 6 cards change my mind a bit, but I doubt it. My two friends are having Cragheart and Spellweaver, and they are both so much better and more powerful than me, especially Spellweaver. Craigheart has very cool combos but struggles very much with the initiative, but still seems more fun than Mindthief. I am going to pick Sun hero or Scoundrel, because we didn't unlock anyone else yet. :(
Okay, I would love your opinion. Our 4-player party is about to all retire about the same time. Me and one other aren't unlocking new classes, so our choices of characters we haven't played are Mindtheif, Cragheart, and Sun. One other player will be unlocking Saw, and the fourth is a mystery. What would you pick? Which have particularly good synergies? Which characters of those would you find the most fun?
100% correct but recommendation still stands! Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll be putting out a video on the most common Gloomhaven mistakes in the near future so if you haven’t already, go ahead and subscribe!
Hi NNG, love the video! First up, doesnt the Mindthief has 10 cards? I'm playing the Frostmage build from BBG and have to say this is an amazing experience. Level 6-7 you are popping off with: Silent Scream, Hostile Takeover, Perverse Edge (+1 range), frozen mind, frigid apparition, the minds weakness, cranium overload, scurry (+1 move), mass hysteria and dark frenzy. You can basically hold 1 enemy in a stun lock. A few things i considered differently as you said them: I value the move +1 on scurry way more than +1 atk. its just so versatile and if you found the horned helm early on its a great combo. Mass hysteria is insane, forget the bottom, but drawing 4 cards (8 with goggles) on your deck especially with frostmage, grants you almost everytime a stun. And your deck is just so good at level 7 with 8+ perks. items you were spot on, but ofc in a frostmage build mana potion has more value. You should try this build out, its just so much fun. Note that this build lacks a bit of dmg, im playing it because we have a spellweaver and a scoundrel in our group. And ofc you shouldnt mix it with some1 that needs ice, since you heavily rely on it. Greetings Rai
Yeah Mindthief has 10 cards lol haven't tried that specific build but looks interesting. Thanks for watching and check out some of my newer videos, much better quality overall!
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Played my first game of Gloomhaven, completely blind, no previous knowledge of the game at all. Picked Mindthief. First room in the barrow I summoned gnawing Horde, they died immediately. Second turn i spit out a bit of damage and died before my third turn. This guide will be an incredible help. Thanks!! Subbed
No problem!! So glad this could be of help to you and really appreciate the kind words! Tinkerer guide coming out in the next couple days.
Tommorow we will open big GH and start the Campain, and thats my pick! Ty for that guide :D
Thanks for another great video. Your Gloomhaven content is the best I've found.
One criticism, I think you've forgotten the importance of some of the move actions on level 1 cards such as the Move 4 on the Gnawing Hord. They might be replaced with more versatile cards at higher levels (cards with useful top actions, for example), but at L1, they've been really useful for the whole move;attack/attack;move strategy.
Feedback Loop is another example. I agree that the Muddle part is very situational, but, even if you never muddle anybody, a repeatable Move 4 with jump at Level 1 is great.
That's fair! Check out my newer Mindthief guide, might be a bit more helpful. I just put it out in the last couple months!
Interesting approach. I have been successful with going fast (Stun) and then fast with debuffs. I go slow after going Invis.
The thing I like about withering claw poison/muddle over a straight +2 is that everyone’s attacks get +1 after and you can consistently keep it up.. so over all it’s more damage if others are attacking it/them
however on executiton that's actually NOT true because your other abilities not only can poison, but the +2 matters more as if the enemy is dead before your allies need to attack them, they can attack other stuff
Pretty much echoed my exact thought on every card and ability. It was kinda eerie tbh 😂
I got my Mindthief in Prosperity 8, after playing a Brute for several months. I barely even use my cards. Here's the core of my build: Cloak of Phasing, Versatile Dagger, Serene Sandles. When I get The Mind's Weakness active, my basic actions are Move 4 (Flying) + Attack 5. After that, I basically just play cards for the initiative.
One card I do use for the action is Pilfer. I've gotten a lot of hate already for being super greedy with it.
Great content man
Thanks for yet another great guide. A little feedback though.
Silent scream heals other players. Not the mindthief itself.
Hi. First of al nice to see some views on my personal favorite class. I agree with your evaluation of about the first 5 cards. But There are a few points i really dont agree with. The two level 1 move 4 are essential imo since they are late initiative and good moves. I really think you underestimate mass hysteria. From my games that is the most powerful card in the mindthiefs arsenal. Attacking four targets with googles and the mindthiefs awesome modifier deck is fantastic. You should expect around 10-20 damage at level five. Sure against shields it is worse but still you can mitigate that with a power potion unless it is really high shields. But to get value from mass hysteria you do need the rolling +1 cards.
Yeah i think it can be pretty good in the right situations but you do have to build pretty specifically for it ! Glad you are having fun with it and thanks for commenting and watching!!!
Thank you for another great video. I played 14 games (13 different scenarios because we failed scenario 12 in the first attempt), and I am just getting sick of Mindthief and going to go toward my retirement (three more scenarios). I will be level 6 after next so maybe those amazing level 6 cards change my mind a bit, but I doubt it.
My two friends are having Cragheart and Spellweaver, and they are both so much better and more powerful than me, especially Spellweaver. Craigheart has very cool combos but struggles very much with the initiative, but still seems more fun than Mindthief.
I am going to pick Sun hero or Scoundrel, because we didn't unlock anyone else yet. :(
Love this
Great video!
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I just opened gloomhaven for first time today. I read the entire rule book but have a lot of questions, especially on augments.
Okay, I would love your opinion. Our 4-player party is about to all retire about the same time. Me and one other aren't unlocking new classes, so our choices of characters we haven't played are Mindtheif, Cragheart, and Sun. One other player will be unlocking Saw, and the fourth is a mystery. What would you pick? Which have particularly good synergies? Which characters of those would you find the most fun?
Saw and sun are crazy together! crag is most fun, to me, but mt is better for dmg overall!
8:43. But what if you had invisibility on you. That way you can muddle several opponents.
Thanks buds
The empowering Talisman works only on Bag-Type items or not? So no using it on your weapon!
100% correct but recommendation still stands! Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll be putting out a video on the most common Gloomhaven mistakes in the near future so if you haven’t already, go ahead and subscribe!
Hi NNG, love the video! First up, doesnt the Mindthief has 10 cards?
I'm playing the Frostmage build from BBG and have to say this is an amazing experience. Level 6-7 you are popping off with: Silent Scream, Hostile Takeover, Perverse Edge (+1 range), frozen mind, frigid apparition, the minds weakness, cranium overload, scurry (+1 move), mass hysteria and dark frenzy.
You can basically hold 1 enemy in a stun lock. A few things i considered differently as you said them:
I value the move +1 on scurry way more than +1 atk. its just so versatile and if you found the horned helm early on its a great combo.
Mass hysteria is insane, forget the bottom, but drawing 4 cards (8 with goggles) on your deck especially with frostmage, grants you almost everytime a stun. And your deck is just so good at level 7 with 8+ perks.
items you were spot on, but ofc in a frostmage build mana potion has more value.
You should try this build out, its just so much fun. Note that this build lacks a bit of dmg, im playing it because we have a spellweaver and a scoundrel in our group. And ofc you shouldnt mix it with some1 that needs ice, since you heavily rely on it.
Greetings Rai
Yeah Mindthief has 10 cards lol haven't tried that specific build but looks interesting. Thanks for watching and check out some of my newer videos, much better quality overall!
Dont the summoned Rats also use the arguments?
no
I dont believe you can get non small items back with empowering talisman
im completely new to tabletop/gloomhaven and i would have felt it helpful to keep the cards up a little longer
Check out my new vids much better card sizing and I keep them up for a long time! Thanks for watching!
Recently unlocked 'angry face'; do you take requests? If all of the gloomhaven youtubers, I like your flow best, and want to hear your perspective on angry face
Yep, I can have that out in a few weeks! Thanks so much for watching!
nice guide! :)
whats the best character combo with the mindthief in a two player game?
Thanks! Probably Spellweaver. Between the two of them you've got good single and multi target damage!
Great video- please don't keep plugging yourself. Do it at the end.
Do red guard /o/
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