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				Yossar said: 
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How about a firbolg vs Ice Devil matchup?  Firbolg has similar stats to a Bane Lord (1 more attack and defense, 3 less strength), but 16 less hps (42 vs 26).  But on the other hand, he's not vulnerable to triple herald lance damage.  
			
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 Yeah, but the firbolg has terrible encumberance. Without a drain life weapon to restore his fatigue, and with a drain life weapon hitting him, he just won't Last very long. It seems like a choice only when you don't have access to death.  
			
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 Aren't we just talking about a 1 on 1 matchup?  Of course the encumbrance will matter, but will it be enough to stop him when he can kill the Ice Devil in one or two hits?  
			
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 Okay, okay, I'll add this to my to-do list and get back to you. 
I should add however that a bane lord at least can be set to try to target the ice devil specifically in a big battle and have a reasonable chance of surviving afterwards, whereas the encumberance and lower hit points of the firbolg makes it seem like a one-use weapon. Of course, one might well have no better use of nature gems, so this could be an option.