Who is Elsa Bloodstone?
- Daughter of Ulysses Bloodstone, a legendary monster hunter empowered by the alien Bloodstone artifact.
- Trained ruthlessly from childhood by her father, Ulysses, who viewed her as an extension of his monster-hunting legacy.
- After Ulysses’ death, Elsa inherited his fortune, combat skills, and the Bloodstone, carrying on the monster-hunting mission.
Character Evolution & Key Adventures
- Overcame her upbringing: Ulysses’ brutal training left Elsa hardened but resentful of her father.
- Became a leader: She led the Legion of Monsters, working with monstrous beings to understand and solve their societal struggles.
- Reevaluated biases: Her experiences shifted her perspective, forging alliances with both heroes and monsters.
Abilities & Combat Prowess
1. Monster-Hunting Arsenal
- Monster Hunting Weapons Attack
- Range: 4 | Effects: Slow enemies (Cursing Shot) or Incinerate (Hellfire) based on dice rolls.
- Generates power equal to damage dealt, useful for continued offensive pressure.
- Bloodstone Choker → Bloodgem Blast
- Mystic attack with 6–9 dice power.
- Wild result triggers Degeneration, preventing targets from healing until the end of the round.
- Counters abilities like Healing Factor or Age of Ultron.
2. Leadership Abilities: “Legion of Monsters”
Elsa’s leadership empowers allies with three strategic effects during attacks:
- Boom: Deals 1 damage to all enemies within Range 2. Great for softening tough or evasive foes.
- Horrify: Applies Root condition, making enemy superpowers cost more power. Ideal against characters like Captain America or Vision.
- Silver Bullet: Prevents superpowers or Tactic Cards from reducing/preventing damage.
3. Mobility & Defense
- Run and Gun: Attack + move for a single action (costs 2 power), offering excellent hit-and-run tactics.
- Supernatural Senses:
- Reroll defense dice against physical and mystic attacks.
- Can reroll Failures, boosting defense reliability.
- Bearer of the Bloodgem:
- Damage immunity: Deals 1 damage to enemies applying conditions to her.
- Mystic immunity: Cannot be Pushed or Advanced by mystic attacks or abilities.
4. Offensive Team Support: Covering Fire
- Once per turn, Elsa can roll 5 dice in response to an ally being attacked, dealing 1 damage per Critical or Wild result.
- Synergizes well with Bearer of the Bloodgem, pressuring enemies and punishing aggression.
Why Use Elsa Bloodstone?
- Versatility: Strong offensive and defensive capabilities.
- Leadership: Adds unique flexibility to Midnight Sons and other teams.
- Healing Counter: Stops healing-focused characters with abilities like Degeneration.
- Team Synergy: Combines offense, defense, and strategic support for allies.
Final Word
Elsa Bloodstone is a fierce monster hunter, leader, and versatile fighter with tools for any situation. Whether leading the charge for Midnight Sons or joining other affiliations, Elsa brings unmatched firepower and strategic value to any battle.