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[[Hero's Path - Face the Hydra]] is a PvE Legacy event introduced in March 2020, soon after the release of the [[Theros Beyond Death]] card set. It changed from Standard to Legacy in October 2021 (v5.2).
=== Special rules ===
{{Perma support|name =Face the Hydra|image = Nodes FtH-FacetheHydra.png|color =G|side =enemy|When a Hydra creature is destroyed: The first Hydra creature in that player's hand gains half of its mana.|At the end of your turn: If you don't control a Hydra card, lose 10 life. Otherwise, draw a card. Then, deal X damage to your opponent's Planeswalker. X is the number of Hydra creatures and Hydra {{Ability|reinforce|reinforcements}} you control, up to 10.}} At the beginning of a battle, the player is shown four of the following Hero supports at random. They choose one of those four to start play on their side.{| style="border:none"|- style="vertical-align:top"|{{Perma support|name = The Avenger|image = FtH-TheAvenger.png|color = C|shield = 3|side = player|{{Ability|Resilient}}|When you match this support's gem: Your first creature gains {{Ability|Deathtouch}} until end of turn.}}{{Perma support|name = The Harvester|image = FtH-TheHarvester.png|color = C|shield = 3|side = player|{{Ability|Resilient}}|When you match this support's gem: Discard a card, then draw 2 cards.}}{{Perma support|name = The Hunter|image = FtH-TheHunter.png|color = C|shield = 3|side = player|{{Ability|Resilient}}|When you match this support's gem: Your first creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.}}{{Perma support|name = The Philosopher|image = FtH-ThePhilosopher.png|color = C|shield = 3|side = player|{{Ability|Resilient}}|When you match this support's gem: {{Ability|Disable}} the first opposing creature until end of turn.}}|{{Perma support|name = The Protector|image = FtH-TheProtector.png|color = C|shield = 3|side = player|{{Ability|Resilient}}|When you match this support's gem: Your first creature gains {{Ability|Prevent Damage}} until end of turn.}}{{Perma support|name = The Slayer|image = FtH-TheSlayer.png|color = C|shield = 4|side = player|When this support is destroyed: Gain 20 life.}}{{Perma support|name = The Warrior|image = FtH-TheWarrior.png|color = C|shield = 4|side = player|{{Ability|Resilient}}|While on the board: Your creatures gain {{Ability|Haste}}.}}|} == Node 1 == === 1.1 Offspring Deadlock ==={{Enemy Stats|Name=Offspring Deadlock|Image=FtH-1.1.png|Level=15|Color=G|Hit Points=85|Blue Mana=-2|Black Mana=-1|Red mana=+1|Green Mana=+3|Ability 1=Grow Head|Ability 1 Description={{Ability|reinforce|Reinforce}} your first Hydra creature.|Ability 1 Cost=9}}{{Objective table header}}{{Objective|Win||5|200}}{{Objective|Grounded||3}}{{Objective|Mankind|3|2}}|}{{Deck List| Hydra Head| Disorienting Glower| Unified Lunge}} === 1.2 Young Hydra Dilemma ==={{Enemy Stats|Name=Young Hydra Dilemma|Image=FtH-1.2.png|Level=30|Color=G|Hit Points=105|White Mana=+4|Blue Mana=-2|Black Mana=-2|Red Mana=+1|Green Mana=+4|Ability 1=Grow Head|Ability 1 Description={{Ability|reinforce|Reinforce}} your first Hydra creature.|Ability 1 Cost=9|Ability 2=Skin Regeneration|Ability 2 Description=Gain X life. X is the number of Hydra creatures and Hydra {{Ability|reinforce|reinforcements}} you control.|Ability 2 Cost=15}}{{Objective table header}}{{Objective|Win||5|200}}{{Objective|Ambush|3|3}}{{Objective|Meek|3|param2=3|2}}|}{{Deck List| Ravenous Brute Head| Hydra Head| Unified Lunge| Swallow the Hero Whole| Disorienting Glower}} === 1.3 Champions' Bane ==={{Enemy Stats|Name=Champions' Bane|Image=FtH-1.3.png|Color=G|Level=50|Hit Points=141|White Mana=+2|Blue Mana=-1|Black Mana=-2|Red Mana=+2|Green Mana=+5|Ability 1=Grow Head|Ability 1 Description=Reinforce your first Hydra creature.|Ability 1 Cost=9|Ability 2=Coordinated Bite|Ability 2 Description=Your creatures gain {{Ability|Berserker}} and {{Ability|Double Strike}} until end of turn.|Ability 2 Cost=15}}{{Objective table header}}{{Objective|Win||5|200}}{{Objective|Enraged|20|3}}{{Objective|Pauper||2}}|}{{Deck List| Hydra Head| Ravenous Brute Head| Shrieking Titan Head| Disorienting Glower| Swallow the Hero Whole| Torn Between Heads| Unified Lunge}} == Node 2 == === 2.1 Giant Hydra Crisis ==={{Enemy Stats|Name=Giant Hydra Crisis|Image=FtH-2.1.png|Color=G|Level=70|Hit Points=173|Black Mana=+2|Red Mana=+3|Green Mana=+5|Ability 1=Skin Regeneration|Ability 1 Description=Gain X life. X is the number of Hydra creatures and Hydra {{ability|reinforce|reinforcements}} you control, up to 12.|Ability 1 Cost=9|Ability 2=Grown From the Stump|Ability 2 Description=Fetch the first 2 different Hydra cards from your library. Those cards gain half of their mana.|Ability 2 Cost=15}}{{Objective table header}}{{Objective|Win||10|200}}{{Objective|Tombstone|20|3}}{{Objective|Striker|25|2}}|}{{Deck List| Hydra Head| Ravenous Brute Head| Shrieking Titan Head| Snapping Fang Head| Disorienting Glower| Hydra's Impenetrable Hide| Strike the Weak Spot| Swallow the Hero Whole| Torn Between Heads| Unified Lunge}}
=== Node 2.2 Ancient Hydra Showdown ==={{Enemy Stats|Name=Ancient Hydra Showdown|Image=FtH-2.2.png|Color=G|Level=100|Hit Points=221|White Mana=+3|Blue Mana=+1|Black Mana=+1|Red mana=+3|Green Mana=+6|Ability 1=Grown From the Stump|Ability 1 Description=Fetch the first 2 different Hydra cards from your Library. Those cards gain half their mana.|Ability 1 Cost=9|Ability 2=Nessian Rage|Ability 2 Description=Destroy all non-Hydra creatures. Gain 18 life.|Ability 2 Cost=15}}{{Objective table header}}{{Objective|Win||10|200}}{{Objective|Researcher|15|3}}{{Objective|Spellsmith|5|2}}|}{{Deck List| Ravenous Brute Head| Shrieking Titan Head| Snapping Titan Head| Disorienting Glower| Distract the Hydra| Grown from the Stump| Hydra's Impenetrable Hide| Neck Tangle| Strike the Weak Spot| Torn Between Heads}}
==== 12.1 3 Elder Hydra Catastrophe ==={{Enemy Stats|Name=Elder Hydra Catastrophe|Image=FtH-2.3.png|Color=G|Level=140|Hit Points=285|White Mana=+4|Blue Mana= +1.2 |Black Mana=+1|Red Mana=+4|Green Mana=+6|Ability 1=Grown From the Stump|Ability 1 Description=Fetch the first 3 different Hydra cards from your Library. Those cards gain half their mana.|Ability 1 Cost=9|Ability 2=Coordinated Bite|Ability 2 Description= 1{{Ability|reinforce|Reinforce}} your first Hydra creature. Your creatures gain {{Ability|Berserker}} and {{Ability|Double Strike}} until the end of turn.|Ability 2 Cost=15|Ability 3 =Nessian Rage|Ability 3 Description=Destroy all non-Hydra creatures. Gain 18 life.|Ability 3 Cost=21}}{{Objective table header}}{{Objective|Win||15|200}}{{Objective|Peasant|15|3}}{{Objective|Mightstone|4|param2=5|2}}|}{{Deck List| Savage Vigor Head| Shrieking Titan Head| Snapping Fang Head| Disorienting Glower| Distract the Hydra| Grown from the Stump| Hydra's Impenetrable Hide| Neck Tangle| Noxious Hydra Breath| Strike the Weak Spot}}
===Old Schedule = 2.1 =={{Event points table|event=Hero's Path - Face the Hydra|start_hour=12|total_hours=46|base_1=15|base_2=15|base_3= 2.2 =20|bonus_1=10|bonus_2=10|bonus_3=10==== 2.3 ====}}
== Rewards ==
{{Rewards header progression|Mar 26 2020}}
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! 10
| {{Runes|1,500}} || {{Runes|2,000}} || {{Runes|2,500}} || {{Runes|3,000}}
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! 20
| {{Jewels|2}} || {{Jewels|5}} || {{Jewels|10}} || {{Jewels|10}}
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! 30
| [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack
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! 45
| {{Crystals|15}} || {{Crystals|20}} || {{Crystals|25}} || {{Crystals|30}}
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! 60
| [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack
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! 75
| {{Crystals|20}} || {{Crystals|25}} || {{Crystals|30}} || {{Crystals|35}}
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! 90
| [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack
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! 105
| {{Jewels|5}} || {{Jewels|10}} || {{Jewels|15}} || {{Jewels|20}}
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! 110
| {{Runes|2,000}} || {{Runes|2,500}} || {{Runes|3,000}} || {{Runes|3,500}}
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! 130
| {{Runes|2,500}} || {{Runes|3,000}} || {{Runes|3,500}} || {{Runes|4,000}}
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! 150
| [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack || [[THB]] Booster Pack
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! 180
| {{Jewels|5}} || {{Jewels|10}} || {{Jewels|15}} || {{Jewels|20}}
|}
== Unique Cards ==
* '''Disorienting Glower''' : 9. Spell Card. Disable each non-creature card in your opponent's hand until the beginning of your next turn.
* '''Distract the Hydra''' : Spell Card; 10. Destroy the last creature your opponent controls. If they can't, they lose 6 life. Then, disable your first creature until the beginning of your next turn.
* '''Grown from the Stump''' : Spell Card; 15. Fetch the first two different Hydra cards from your library. Those cards gain half of their mana.
* '''Hydra Head''' : 5. Hydra; 2/3. Defender. When destroyed : Your opponent gains 2 life.
* '''Hydra's Impenetrable Hide''' : Spell Card; 14. You and your creatures gain Hexproof and Prevent Damage until the beginning of your next turn.
* '''Neck Tangle''' : Spell Card; 9. If you control 3 or more creatures, Disable each creature you control until the beginning of your next turn. Otherwise, the first Hydra card in your hand gains full mana.
* '''Noxious Hydra Breath''' : Spell Card; 11. If your opponent controls 3 or more creatures, destroy all non-Hydra creatures. Otherwise, your opponent loses 10 life.
* '''Ravenous Brute Head''' : 8. Hydra Elite; 3/6. Defender. When destroyed : Your opponent gains 2 life and draws a card.
* '''Savage Vigor Head''' : Hydra Elite; 4/8. Regenerate 3, Defender. At the end of your turn : draw a card. It gains full mana. When destroyed : Your opponent gains 4 life and draws a card..
* '''Shrieking Titan Head''' : 16. Hydra Elite; 4/8. Defender, Double Strike. At the end of your turn : your opponent discards a card. When destroyed : Your opponent gains 4 life and draws a card.
* '''Snapping Fang Head''' : Hydra Elite; 4/8. Berserker, Defender. At the end of your turn : your opponent loses 8 life. When destroyed : Your opponent gains 2 life and draws a card.
* '''Strike the Weak Spot''' : Spell Card; 5. Destroy the last creature you control and draw 2 cards. Then, if that creature was an Elite creature, draw 2 cards.
* '''Swallow the Hero Whole''' : 8. Spell Card. Exile target opposing creature. Then your first creature gains [Enchanted: When this creature dies: the first creature card in your opponent's hand gains full Mana].
* '''Torn Between Heads''' : 8. Spell Card. If you control 2 or more creatures, Disable each creature you control until the beginning of your next turn. Then your opponent loses 12 life.
* '''Unified Lunge''' : 6. Spell Card. Deal X damage to your opponent's Planeswalker. X is the number of Hydra creatures and Hydra reinforcements you control, up to 12.
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