Path of Mettle does nothing [Fixed]

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  • Bullvinne
    Bullvinne Posts: 77 Match Maker
    Well if it works as is written, it says on a completely different line to flip it at end of turn if you control 3 creatures with first strike. So if you build using three creatures that have first strike, you should be able to flip it reliablly.


  • Bullvinne
    Bullvinne Posts: 77 Match Maker
    So you could build a solid deck for it using say... Consul's Lieutenant, Dire Fleet Daredevil, and Knight of the White Orchid to get a reliable flip in standard. Even more options in Legacy.

    I say until fixed, this is probably the best way to get the flip of Path of Mettle.
  • wereotter
    wereotter Posts: 2,070 Chairperson of the Boards
    Bullvinne said:
    Well if it works as is written, it says on a completely different line to flip it at end of turn if you control 3 creatures with first strike. So if you build using three creatures that have first strike, you should be able to flip it reliablly.


    Except in my example, I had three humans in play, and the support did not give first strike to any of them. Also my opponent had a non-human, non-dinosaur, and it didn’t deal that creature any damage. Then, because the first paragraph didn’t trigger properly, the support never flipped. 
  • Bullvinne
    Bullvinne Posts: 77 Match Maker
    wereotter said:
    Bullvinne said:
    Well if it works as is written, it says on a completely different line to flip it at end of turn if you control 3 creatures with first strike. So if you build using three creatures that have first strike, you should be able to flip it reliablly.


    Except in my example, I had three humans in play, and the support did not give first strike to any of them. Also my opponent had a non-human, non-dinosaur, and it didn’t deal that creature any damage. Then, because the first paragraph didn’t trigger properly, the support never flipped. 
    Yes, I would think in your example, because it is bugged and didnt damage the non-human/non-dino, and didnt buff your 3 humans with First Strike, it wouldnt flip because you still dont own 3 creatures with First Strike.

    But if you have 3 creatures that naturally have First Strike on the battle field, it will flip because the condition is met.

    I will test this to make sure, I am going to build a deck with 3 humans with first strike (there are plenty to choose from, and let you know if I get the flip.
  • Bullvinne
    Bullvinne Posts: 77 Match Maker
    edited March 2018
    I can verify that Path of Mettle does flip if you have 3 or more creatures with natrual First Strike.

    I waited till I had all 3 creatures and Path filled with mana. Dropped all of them in the same turn and got the flip.

    I cant seem to add images to the forum post, so here is the direct link. Image shows decklist, hand before dropping everything and the flip side on the board.

    https://imgur.com/8znXtM4



  • hawkyh1
    hawkyh1 Posts: 780 Critical Contributor
    in my experience it flips with 3 humans with firststrike.
    double strike doesn't count as firststrike.

    HH
  • Brigby
    Brigby ADMINISTRATORS Posts: 7,757 Site Admin
    Hi Everyone. The bug with Path of Mettle not damaging non-humans should be fixed now. There is a fix currently awaiting testing, when it comes to Path of Mettle not granting First Strike to creatures.
  • Krishna
    Krishna Posts: 205 Tile Toppler
    ive played with it today, and it works as written; gives first strike to all creatures NOT DEALT DAMAGE i.e. Humans and Dinosaurs. its a solid card now that its fixed. Thanks!!!!!
  • Brigby
    Brigby ADMINISTRATORS Posts: 7,757 Site Admin
    Oh! I guess they were able to get that fix in at the same time then. Thanks for confirmation, @Krishna

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