# Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [April 25, 2016, 6:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969 "2016-04-25T06:00:31Z")\ **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:** [April 25, 2016, 6:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/1 "2016-04-25T06:00:31Z")
Originally published at: [Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright – Gems of War](http://gemsofwar.com/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/) Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty, little ball of Hate… **New Troop: Rakshanin** [ ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/2X/c/cb910ca41bc64abcd66d3a99a8c84fd39586be74.png) ](http://gemsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/blog_rakshanin.png) Occasionally some Raksha leave the Pridelands to find work as mercenaries. These wandering warriors are known as Rakshanin, and they have a reputation as fierce and honorable foes. It’s likely that everybody’s favorite Raksha, Tau, began his journey as a Rakshanin, but sadly HE seemed to get sidetracked by his own ego. Most Rakshanin however do not have such amazingly-annoying personality defects. To have a Rakshanin in your employ is more than a status symbol in Sword’s Edge, Blackhawk, and many other kingdoms; it is a statement of superiority, and yet, despite all the gold they earn as mercenaries, when a Rakshanin feels the “Call of the Pride” and returns home, he often simply gives the money away. **Balance Changes** _Behemoth_ \* Mana Cost reduced from 15 to 14 \* Base spell damage increased from 2 to 3 \* Gems destroyed increased from 8 to 10 \* Immense Trait effect increased from 3 to 4 Life on 4 or 5 Gem Matches _The Behemoth has fallen behind a lot of other tanky troops lately, so we wanted to give him a nudge in the right direction, make him 20% cooler and more behemothic, and see how he fares. In particular, his Legendary Trait, Immense, now feels much more satisfying if you can cascade some 4/5 matches, and the increase in destroyed Gems from 8 to 10 nets you back just a couple more mana, and results in a little more board disruption that can have nice consequences for him and his team!_ **![PVP Icon](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/2X/0/0738be01d3046bd88bbbceeda168b5aeb3cdafb3.png)** **PVP Rewards Reminder** With the PVP reset comes payouts in Souls for your efforts on the battlefield against other players. Remember, you’ll have until the next event to climb as high as you can and earn yourself some souls. Here’s what you can earn at each rank: - \* Rank 1: 300 Souls, 2000 Gold, 100 Glory, 10 Glory Keys - \* Rank 2: 150 Souls, 1500 Gold, 50 Glory, 5 Glory Keys - \* Rank 3: 80 Souls, 1000 Gold, 40 Glory - \* Rank 4: 60 Souls, 900 Gold, 30 Glory - \* Rank 5: 50 Souls, 800 Gold, 20 Glory - \* Rank 6: 40 Souls, 700 Gold, 10 Glory - \* Rank 7: 35 Souls, 600 Gold, 5 Glory - \* Rank 8: 30 Souls, 500 Gold - \* Rank 9: 25 Souls, 400 Gold - \* Rank 10: 20 Souls, 300 Gold - \* Rank 11: 16 Souls, 200 Gold - \* Rank 12: 12 Souls, 100 Gold - \* Rank 13: 8 Souls, 50 Gold - \* Rank 14: 4 Souls, 10 Gold - \* Rank 15: 1 Gold Please note this Event only applies to Steam, iOS and Android versions of the game. [ ![Join the Forum!](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/2X/1/1e3d43bdb25aee34ef008c276672c9aaf6887db3.png) ](http://community.gemsofwar.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Shiratori](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Shiratori](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Shiratori)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/2 "2016-04-25T06:04:20Z")
Nice buff for the Behemoth. May give him a try again. ---
**Author:** ![Jainus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jainus/32/34949_2.png) [@Jainus](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jainus)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/3 "2016-04-25T06:07:35Z")
Woo, Behemoth was in my go-to team for much of the mid-game… time to welcome him back with a _big_ hug… ---
**Author:** ![Sjeng](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sjeng/32/2019_2.png) [@Sjeng](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sjeng)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/4 "2016-04-25T06:15:48Z")
> [@Sirrian](#): > > …is more than a status symbol in Sword’s Edge, Blackhawk, and many other kingdoms… So Blackhawk will be the next Kingdom? ---
**Author:** ![Machiknight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/machiknight/32/6108_2.png) [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:23am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/5 "2016-04-25T06:23:04Z")
This is very exciting news about behemoth! I’m excited to put him back into rotation now, he was also a troop I ran a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Grundulum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/82dd89/32.png) [@Grundulum](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Grundulum)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/6 "2016-04-25T06:33:15Z")
My problem with Behemoth is that he doesn’t increase his attack at all. There are other troops (Abhorrath, Treant) that can both soak up damage _and_ become more potent the longer they’re in play. Behemoth only does the former, so I don’t see myself building a team behind him. ---
**Author:** ![Zelfore](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/zelfore/32/22295_2.png) [@Zelfore](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelfore)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:40am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/7 "2016-04-25T06:40:08Z")
📰 And he’s watching us all with the eeeeeye… of the **Weekly Feedback Report**! 💎💎💎 * * * There’s a new predator on the prowl that prefers his meat tough and chewy. Having a **Rakshanin** by your side is more than good, it’s grrrreat! This fierce kitten one-ups his panther sistren **Shadow-Hunter** , by being able to choose his target, and for a lesser mana cost! While not as **_Agile_** , this Thundercat is \*\*_Fast_\*\*er, and more **_Stealthy_** in his performance. Making eliminating the hunter before he strikes a very difficult task. In honor of his kingdom, the striped feline brings with him a strengthened **Behemoth** , now capable of withstanding even a tiger’s mighty blow. The behemoth will now crush 25% more of the board in his stampeding, leaving massacred foes in his wake. If supporting one gargantuan beast isn’t enough for you, maybe the **Arcane Mountain Traitstone** could help. Wreak havoc upon the land with a near indestructible **Gorgotha**! Devour countless enemies with **The Great Maw**. Or finally enjoy a buffet of **Marauders** , courtesy of the **Gob-Chomper**. If you’re looking for a head-start on the competition, I hear **Sword’s Edge** will be getting another friend soon, so a fully traited **Wolf Knight** might come in handy. But you didn’t hear that from me. 🙊 * * * 🗞 It’s the thrill of the fight, risin’ up to the challenge!.. and now that song’s stuck in my head… ❇❇❇ ## _Match you next time!_ ---
**Author:** ![zachraziel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/zachraziel/32/3836_2.png) [@zachraziel](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/zachraziel)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/8 "2016-04-25T07:26:11Z")
> [@Is Spring Imp worth buying 6 times for mythic?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-spring-imp-worth-buying-6-times-for-mythic/5933/29): > > We actually did have a Karakoth event planned, but we had to shuffle some events around and Karakoth got moved to later. > [@Sirrian](#): > > To have a Rakshanin in your employ is more than a status symbol in Sword’s Edge, Blackhawk, and many other kingdoms > [@Zelfore](#): > > If you’re looking for a head-start on the competition, I hear Sword’s Edge will be getting another friend soon Completely baffled as to what is next 😭 ---
**Author:** ![DemonicDraco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/demonicdraco/32/2034_2.png) [@DemonicDraco](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/DemonicDraco)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 7:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/9 "2016-04-25T07:56:41Z")
would make sense if behemoth got stronger as he got more hp… like hydra in reverse. ---
**Author:** ![Razzagor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/razzagor/32/50037_2.png) [@Razzagor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Razzagor)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 9:16am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/10 "2016-04-25T09:16:31Z")
> [@Jainus](#): > > Woo, Behemoth was in my go-to team for much of the mid-game… time to welcome him back with a big hug… I envy your hugging skiils. 😲 ---
**Author:** ![xSidarothx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/xsidarothx/32/478_2.png) [@xSidarothx](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/xSidarothx)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/11 "2016-04-25T09:20:26Z")
I can’t believe I am the first to pounce on this, but Behemoth is now ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/2X/7/747ebdc328ee87083e0d937111fea12ef3002e5c.png) ---
**Author:** ![Zelfore](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/zelfore/32/22295_2.png) [@Zelfore](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelfore)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 9:24am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/12 "2016-04-25T09:24:29Z")
Oh I noticed, I just couldn’t comment on it in my post as it wouldn’t really be feedback to the actual news. (The same reason I made no mention of Blackhawk.) But I did find it rather amusing. * * * > [@zachraziel](#): > > Completely baffled as to what is next 😭 All of them are coming, but as to what’s next, who can say. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Mufasha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/mufasha/32/1327_2.png) [@Mufasha](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Mufasha)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 10:08am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/13 "2016-04-25T10:08:13Z")
> [@Sirrian](#): > > Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty, little ball of Hate… For this quote alone I like this week’s event. ---
**Author:** ![turintuor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/turintuor/32/4097_2.png) [@turintuor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/turintuor)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 10:20am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/14 "2016-04-25T10:20:55Z")
This troop seems so Epic. Why he is only Ultra-Rare? An awesome Tiger with a katana. Why not switching with Salamander (also known as Charmander)? ---
**Author:** ![DemonicDraco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/demonicdraco/32/2034_2.png) [@DemonicDraco](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/DemonicDraco)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 10:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/15 "2016-04-25T10:26:21Z")
never got why salamander was a pridelands troop… doesn’t really fit in… ---
**Author:** ![Eika](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/eika/32/103088_2.png) [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 10:32am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/16 "2016-04-25T10:32:09Z")
Can’t wait to pump up The Great Maw…Finally the stone is right in front of my nose!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Zelarith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/zelarith/32/1642_2.png) [@Zelarith](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelarith)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 11:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/17 "2016-04-25T11:19:53Z")
What I like the most about Behemoth’s buff? Another front line Impervious troop made viable ! We lack these, a lot !, I now count 4 of them : Behemoth, Skarnex, Herdmaster and Golem… ---
**Author:** ![Tacet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/tacet/32/35_2.png) [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 11:21am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/18 "2016-04-25T11:21:37Z")
All nerfs have been forgiven. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eika](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/eika/32/103088_2.png) [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 11:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/19 "2016-04-25T11:26:55Z")
Hi, he probably is Ultra-Rare because the game recently gave us so many Epic troops, just to balance it a little, maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Eika](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/eika/32/103088_2.png) [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969/20 "2016-04-25T11:35:52Z")
I assume that this tiger skill will scale 2:1 health from the enemy he is attacking, possibly 3:1, any thoughts? [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright/5969.md?page=2)