Lightning StrikeParalyzes an enemy piece (not the king) for 2 turns.
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Greece · Style Attack
ZeusThe ruler of Olympus
Zeus paralyzes enemies with Lightning Strike, smashes pawns and wipes whole pieces off the board with Wrath of Olympus. The god for players who love to attack.
Paralyzes with lightning, smashes pawns and pieces. Made for attackers.
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Who is Zeus?
The ruler of Olympus paralyzes and shatters his enemies.
Zeus is the boss of Olympus, and he makes sure everyone knows it. He never puts down his lightning bolt; rumor has it he even sleeps with it. Patience is not one of his strengths: whoever stands in his way is paralyzed or turned to smoke. That he sometimes forgets his own defense? A god does not make mistakes, only creative decisions.
Before the first move, Zeus hides the Lightning trap on the board. If your opponent moves onto the square, lightning strikes: the piece is paralyzed for 3 turns.
Powers
Zeus's three powers
Every move earns 1 favor, every captured piece adds its value on top. Instead of moving, you use a power. After that it needs a few moves before it is ready again.
- Lightning Strike
Paralyzes an enemy piece (not the king) for 2 turns.
- Divine Wrath
Destroys an enemy pawn.
- Wrath of Olympus
Ultimate power: Destroys an enemy rook, bishop, knight or pawn.
In mythology
Who was Zeus really?
Zeus was the king of the Greek gods and ruled gods and mortals from Mount Olympus. A son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, barely escaped being swallowed by his father like his siblings. Once grown, he freed them and led them in the war that overthrew the Titans. In return the Cyclopes forged him the thunderbolt, his mightiest weapon. The brothers then divided the world: Poseidon took the sea, Hades the underworld and Zeus the sky. God of the weather and guardian of justice and hospitality, he is symbolized by the thunderbolt, the eagle and the oak. In the game his lightning becomes a paralyzing power and his wrath a blow that sweeps pieces off the board.
Tactics
How to win with Zeus
Paralyze the defender
Use Lightning Strike on the piece that would stop your attack. Two quiet turns are often all you need for the decisive blow.
Crack the king's pawn shield
Divine Wrath destroys a pawn. Remove one in front of the castled king and your rooks and queen will find a way in.
Spend the big wrath wisely
Wrath of Olympus works only once per game. Save those 25 favor for a rook or the last defender, not for a stray pawn.
Lightning trap on attacking squares
Hide the Lightning trap on a square your opponent needs to attack your king. Three paralyzed turns can swing a whole game.
Quips
Zeus has something to say about everything
I hope you brought a lightning rod.
at the startCheck! Do you hear the thunder?
when giving checkElectrifying, isn’t it?
when the trap snapsFine. Today was Hera’s fault.
after a defeat
Every mythology has a god of the Attack style: Ra and Thor play a similar game with very different powers.
Good to know
Questions about Zeus
Yes. Zeus is playable right after downloading, with no purchase and nothing to unlock.
The ultimate power Wrath of Olympus. It costs 25 favor, works only once per game and does this: Destroys an enemy rook, bishop, knight or pawn.
Every mythology has one god for the Attack style. Besides Zeus, these are Ra (Egypt) and Thor (The North).
24: eight each from Greece, Egypt and the North, each with a play style of their own. Zeus is playable right away, Gaia and Hermes join you after three wins.