I can't find a decent use for Combat Reflexes. I'd rather have nearly any other defensive power over this. not to mention, if i see someone without damage reducers, they are usually meat. Pretty much, if you have less than 18 defense, I want either Super Senses or nothing and a cheaper cost so I don't mind you being a one click throwaway.

btw, this all is based on MY style of play, and im wondering what uses people have for this ability so i might find a use for it.

(for the record, Shi is still the best character ive ever used, which is my bias to SS)

Before Danger Room, most people would agree with you.

However, since Danger Room modified the Combat Reflexes power to include a +2 bonus to DV in close combat (along with all of the knock back stuff it used to do), it is now one of the better DV powers, in my opinion.

All the sudded, you've got characters like V Spoiler with the Batman TA (which encourages close combat anyway) now sporting 18 DV in close (16 + CR).

Combat Reflexes is a great power.

It's also the same reason V Mockingbird is so good. Think of it as the close range counterpart of Energy Shield/Deflection.

Wait, CR now gives +2 defense? im looking throw my clix, and the newest i have is unleashed. is this a standard power? i guess i need to reread all the new rules.

That would help, yes.

Here's the latest PAC: http://www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix...s/MVDR_PAC.pdf

Also, if the last time you looked at the complete rules was also during Unleashed, you've missed several minor revisions to the rule books, too. I recommend also checking out the lates rule book here: http://www.wizkidsgames.com/heroclix...rRoomRules.pdf

V Azrael my friend

On his second to last click, his DV becomes 17 with CR.

That gives him an epic 190 defense melee, and his ranged defense is "Yo sucka, I'm the batman"

Lol

Whoa.

Well after the rules change, Combat Reflexes is worth having on the right figure. V Mockingbird is the most obvious example of this. Carry her/leap climb to base a grounded figure, and that figure will have some severe problems getting out of that mess.

Too bad his powers are incompatable for nearly the entirety of his dial and his attack value drops like a rock to the point of worthlessness in no time.

Vet Azrael is a terrible waste of points and plastic. I hate him like poison, and naturally he seems to be the only CD vet I ever pull.

The scariest combo with Combat Reflexes that I need to try is Legacy Exp Joker. 20DV in close combat with poison and exploit weakness.
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Consider that multiple teams in the championships at WWC consisted entirely of flocks of Mockingbirds, a figure that derives much of its playability from Combat Reflexes, and you'll look at the power in a whole new light. Be sure to check out the updated rules for Shape Change and Hypersonic Speed while you're perusing the PAC, as well as the new Masters of Evil TA (if you play Marvel, that is)...