Forsaken is a Tier 1 (
) 
Unit of the Shadow faction. This common card was released with the Twilight Edition and has no affinity variants, nor a promo version.
In Skylords Reborn this card is available to all players as a starter card.
This card has been changed already, compared to its original appearance in BattleForge.
Shadow's early-game archers are very solid all-around, and possess one of the most powerful abilities. Albeit balanced by the hefty price paid in exchange.
Lore
Legend
| And only then, returning from his fourth death, the subject may be chosen to join the Forsaken. And true freedom shall be bestowed upon him, for he has the privilege of disposing his entire possessions, he is freed from the burden of eating and drinking, he shall rejoice in severing all ties that bound him to the mortals, and vow to speak no more, but to his brothers and sisters, in comfort knowing that in one hundred years from now he may become a Monk of the Rifle. Thus is the beauty and glory of forsaking all for the divine service. |
| — Archscriptor Sixslayer, Codex of the Rifle |
Card Info
Autocast: Every 2 seconds, unit fires bolts at enemies that deal 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 damage.
Toggle: Unit deals 12 / 14 / 16 / 17 damage for 20 seconds. After the effect wears off unit will die. Has a 7 seconds cool-down after the card was played out.Notes & Strategies
Forsaken, like their cheap brethren: are strongest in numbers. The forsaken reflects this more than any other archer due to frenzy, which can turn an army of Forsaken into a machine gun of damage. Despite their average stats, a shadow player will know when to activate the ability and how to most abuse the raw power it carries; before their army is rendered dust at its end.
Forsaken pair strongly with their big brother, the 
Nox Trooper; and also compliment the 
Skeleton Warriors who serve as tanks. Forsaken also go well with the 
Wrathblades and the 
Dreadcharger, as they fill in the counter gap.
Out of all others, perhaps the greatest combo with Forsaken is the 
Motivate spell, which provides a massive boost to damage which can be further increased through Frenzy and the Counter bonus. All of this combines to an absolutely unprecedented amount of ATK: 1476 / 1722 / 1968 / 2091.
Campaign PvE
Forsaken, with their low cost and incredible damage; are an obvious candidate for PvE gameplay. Although their applications can be dependant on the map in question, as many maps need mobility for success; where the Dreadcharger is best.
In other circumstances where speed is not a necessity, Forsaken are incredibly capable and can tackle most any opposition if properly utilized. It is best to save 
Frenzy for large fights and situations where it is safe to use it.
Random PvE
Forsaken are commonly paired up with Nox Trooper in rPvE gameplay, though in general are a solid pick for most battleground matches. They pack enough of a punch to easily clear the first few Camps, and when paired with Motivate, can crush their way to the Fourth Era quickly.
A common tactic is to pair them with the 
Soul Splicer, allowing them the capability to heal when making the initial push.
Card Upgrades & Drop Locations
Displayed below are the card's upgrades and where to obtain them.
 Forsaken
|
Upgrade I | Upgrade II | Upgrade III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Card |    Forsaken Crossbow Attack +1 damage Frenzy +2 damage |   Forsaken Crossbow Attack +1 damage Frenzy +2 damage |   Forsaken Crossbow Attack +1 damage Frenzy +1 damage |
| Drop Location |  The Treasure Fleet |
The Treasure Fleet |
The Treasure Fleet
|
| Scenario Difficulty | Standard | Advanced | Expert |
Gallery
Patch History
- Toggle ability
Frenzy:
- Adjusted the visual effect to also be visible on lower effect quality settings.
- Changed the displayed ability icon from Active to Toggle.
- Adjusted the card's upgrade drop locations:
Card Name Former Scenario Drop Locations New Scenario Drop Locations Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3 Upgrade 1 Upgrade 2 Upgrade 3 ForsakenEncounters with Twilight Encounters with Twilight Encounters with Twilight The Treasure Fleet The Treasure Fleet The Treasure Fleet
- Active ability Frenzy:
- Added an initial cooldown of 7 seconds after summoning.
See also
Trivia
- Forsaken are capable of the highest single target damage of any archer in the First Era, though they do not match the firepower of 
Firesworn against Large creatures, against every other size they reign supreme.
- Forsaken can be used in what is known as a Bug Deck. A deck that utilizes the 
Infected Tower and abuses the kill-on-expire effect that Frenzy causes to create Twilight Bugs. Skeleton Warriors are also used for this.