Card Abilties
Guarded
The first time this unit is attacked on a turn, do not add more than 1 damage to it for that attack.
Unit Background
The Ember Mages are selected for their ability to not just control fire but display such mastery of it they can even override the fire control of their less talented peers. In battle they provide the ranged attacks common in trained wizards, but can even use fire to incinerate weapons turned against them.
Card Strategy
Despite being ranged, Ember Mage is the “tanky” unit of the Phoenix Elves, with the main role of covering flanks and blocking spots. Their attack isn’t good, but their major threat is being the potential source of Ember Beasts.
Be careful against factions that can do direct damage to units. Against direct damage, the Ember Mage is a very poor unit. Against those factions, it is better to use champions or even Royal Guardians instead of Ember Mages. Still, they are cheap enough that you can use them if entirely necessary.