# Snakes and Adders **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [June 3, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474 "2018-06-03T23:01:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sirrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sirrian/32/35758_2.png) [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/1 "2018-06-03T23:01:02Z")
Originally published at: [Snakes and Adders – Gems of War](https://gemsofwar.com/snakes-and-adders/) **New Epic Troop: Tai-Pan** [ ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/b/3/b3ee422aab07241a83d3512f57756348536e44a2.jpg) ](https://gemsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Tai-Pan.jpg) In all the armies of the Naga, one warrior is feared more than any other; it is said the great Tai-pan can land his first blow so quickly, that only a trained eye can discern any movement. Tai-Pan will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests. After 3-4 weeks he will become available in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests as usual. **New Legendary Troop: Viper** [ ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/9/7/97aa97c1c86c6221761c4e1f45fbf30344171d58.jpg) ](https://gemsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Viper.jpg) The most deadly Naga are often not the warriors. Fortunately for the rest of of us, the charming and mesmerizing powers of the Naga are somewhat unreliable, and often a little hit-or-miss. UNfortunately however, Viper has honed her powers of mind control with fine precision… she never misses her intended victim! Viper will be available exclusively in Event Chests this week, and will make her way to Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in the usual 3-4 weeks. [ ![Join the Forum!](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/d/c/dc82df5dfdd7e888bc5751d332522e7e4e8d7445.png) ](http://community.gemsofwar.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/2 "2018-06-03T23:03:09Z")
Now the big question, Who is better? Mercy or Tai? ---
**Author:** ![Ghaleon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/ghaleon/32/24539_2.png) [@Ghaleon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ghaleon)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/3 "2018-06-03T23:03:52Z")
Mercy for sure ---
**Author:** ![TheIdleOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/4 "2018-06-03T23:04:00Z")
Mercy is more useful spell-wise, Taipan might have better combos ---
**Author:** ![Kurokazna](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/kurokazna/32/11246_2.png) [@Kurokazna](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kurokazna)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/5 "2018-06-03T23:04:07Z")
Mercy. Colors. ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/6 "2018-06-03T23:05:17Z")
Yeah i agree she also heal and cleanse witch is better than poison ---
**Author:** ![Neight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/54ee81/32.png) [@Neight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Neight)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/7 "2018-06-03T23:05:33Z")
Cleanse all plus life is better than poison 1. ---
**Author:** ![Sheba](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sheba/32/45190_2.png) [@Sheba](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sheba)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/8 "2018-06-03T23:07:58Z")
> [@Rickygervais](#): > > Now the big question, Who is better? > > Mercy or Tai? Depends on your gender preference? 😛 Also what is up with Viper’s hand? That… that is not a thumb. I am confused. Likely a very useful troop, though. I never try for legendaries since I tend to get them sooner or later anyway, but she looks really, relaly good. Her flavor text led me to believe she is a guy, though. Now I’m even more confused. Maybe it’s because it’s 1am. I dunno. Very related: [A youtube video of a bunny defeating a snake.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MHUlVIJy94)🐇 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/8/2/8257d6a9c55e05cb7ffc914cec0f20823f73a6fb.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![DEMONorANGEL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/demonorangel/32/41260_2.png) [@DEMONorANGEL](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/DEMONorANGEL)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/9 "2018-06-03T23:08:23Z")
always seems to be more purple to convert on starting boards than brown ![coollogo_com-2771478](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/e/5/e53aa9eafa0b1b9f574a30e052751f1be1248c38.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Ashasekayi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/ashasekayi/32/61090_2.png) [@Ashasekayi](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ashasekayi)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/10 "2018-06-03T23:12:44Z")
> [@Sheba](#): > > Also what is up with Viper’s hand? That… that is not a thumb. I am confused. Yea, I noticed that bad hand anatomy too. 😓 (Granted, they could have been aiming for non-human stretchy anatomy. Who knows.) Otherwise, I love the rest of the art style for Viper. ---
**Author:** ![TheIdleOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/11 "2018-06-03T23:13:46Z")
I have no idea where to leave this feedback, but in the future, we need some more awesome green support troops that AREN’T Green/Blue. (Mercy, Tai-Pan, Apothecary, Giant Spider, Glitterclaw, Captain Skullbeard, Green Slime, Monkey Disciple, etc. etc.) ---
**Author:** ![anon43026234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@anon43026234](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/anon43026234)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/12 "2018-06-03T23:15:01Z")
Very weak 3rd trait for Viper. Should be like Kraken or Hydra (3 damage to all enemies) ---
**Author:** ![Gouki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/gouki/32/22405_2.png) [@Gouki](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gouki)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/13 "2018-06-03T23:19:45Z")
Wth happened with that 3rd trait, it is aweful. 1/4 of the damage of Krakens’ while also firing much less often. ---
**Author:** ![Slypenslyde](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/slypenslyde/32/30373_2.png) [@Slypenslyde](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Slypenslyde)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/14 "2018-06-03T23:22:16Z")
I think since Kraken was nerfed multiple times we aren’t going to see that trait rear its head again. ---
**Author:** ![Sheba](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sheba/32/45190_2.png) [@Sheba](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sheba)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/15 "2018-06-03T23:25:48Z")
> [@Ashasekayi](#): > > Yea, I noticed that bad hand anatomy too. 😓 (Granted, they could have been aiming for non-human stretchy anatomy. Who knows.) Otherwise, I love the rest of the art style for Viper. Yeah, I love the design and art, too, but I just cannot stop looking at the hand.🙈 > [@Slypenslyde](#): > > I think since Kraken was nerfed multiple times we aren’t going to see that trait rear its head again. That exactly and I also think that the devs are aware that an aimed Charm is already pretty much powerful in itself. We all noticed that the devs have gotten very fond of pitting us against incredibly powerful foes (raid, invasion, pet rescue) with HUGE attack numbers. Viper will shine in those modes (well, if he’s able to participate, that is. Kingdom limits and all…). ---
**Author:** ![Gouki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/gouki/32/22405_2.png) [@Gouki](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gouki)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/16 "2018-06-03T23:28:47Z")
Its activation trigger got changed, and even so it still activates significantly more often than an ‘ally casts’ trait on average. Either way Krakens’ trait was only brought up because they seem similar, This unique trait is really really aweful compared to any legendary trait that is considered good right now. That is almost Shadow Dragon trait levels of bad. ---
**Author:** ![TheDragonSeoul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/thedragonseoul/32/17754_2.png) [@TheDragonSeoul](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheDragonSeoul)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/17 "2018-06-04T00:04:01Z")
The Naga troop type always reminds me of “Sarigar” from the comic book _Alien Legion_. Speaking of things always reminding me of something… that word “viper” will momentarily conjure up that episode, “The Viper is Coming,” from the 80s animated series _G.I. Joe_. Pardon my fleeting geekdom. 😀 I must now gather myself for what is sure to be a troll job by the RNG, if attempts at Ubastet are to be any indication… ugh. 😑 ---
**Author:** ![Shimrra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/shimrra/32/87_2.png) [@Shimrra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Shimrra)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/18 "2018-06-04T00:15:53Z")
Tai-pan doesn’t look like a taipan and Viper doesn’t look like a viper. Also: > [@(!) Spoiler Alert (!) -- \[Any Details Provided are Subject to Change\] (Part 1)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/spoiler-alert-any-details-provided-are-subject-to-change-part-1/1280/6073): > > Also this: > > Forthcoming: Blue/Green Mist of Scales Naga Epic, transforms Brown into Red with Empowered. > > Already here: Blue/Green Mist of Scales Naga Ultra, transforms Brown into Red. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/3/b/3b017f03f4206c8ec7f8d511cdfbdafa98c43a7f.png) > > Change _something_ about the Mercy clone… Its … too similar! SIGH. Come on! Its literally a cross between Mercy and Naga Queen. Except weaker. Also said about Viper’s third trait being poor as hell. ---
**Author:** ![Venar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/venar/32/36634_2.png) [@Venar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Venar)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/19 "2018-06-04T00:26:50Z")
Great, another empowered troop that changes the board with Infernus colors ---
**Author:** ![Rinny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Rinny](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rinny)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474/20 "2018-06-04T00:57:23Z")
Does Viper do her damage before charm? I’m hoping she charms first otherwise if she kills the spell target will the charm fizzle? [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snakes-and-adders/40474.md?page=2)