Burn the sky. This episode is your practical, no-fluff guide to Ra—the quintessential burst DPS hero in Sentinels of the Multiverse. We’ll cover how to convert early setup into relentless single-target nukes and safe board wipes, plus the sequencing that turns “some fire” into scorch-earth tempo.

• Core game plan:

  • Mulligan for damage engines and Staff access.

  • Stack damage buffs, then convert them into burst one-shots or wide clears.

  • Protect your engine; Ra wins when his buffs stay on the table for multiple rounds.

• Priority cards & why they matter (by role):

  • Engine / Setup: Staff access card (to fetch/equip Staff), persistent damage buff(s), any repeatable fire damage source (ongoing/power).

  • Burst: High-value one-shots that deal big single-target fire; save these for priority threats or when buffs are stacked.

  • AOE / Control: Team-safe multi-target fire to clear minions and soften bosses’ support—time these after you’ve raised damage.

  • Stability / Utility: Minor self-heal/mitigation, ongoing protection, and limited draw/filter—enough to keep your engine online.

• Turn sequencing (first 3–4 rounds):

  1. Find the Staff (or your main damage engine).

  2. Play a damage buff (or draw to it); do not blow burst yet.

  3. Add a second modifier (or a repeatable damage source).

  4. Cash in: use your biggest one-shot / AOE when buffs are up.

  Rule of thumb: Buff → Repeatable source → Burst. If you can’t buff, draw.

• Power usage patterns:

  • If you have repeatable fire on the table, use it every turn—buffed chip adds up fast.

  • With extra power uses (ally support), default to repeatable fire first, then burst.

  • If no repeatable source is out, draw or set up rather than firing off low-value bursts.

• Wide boards (add swarms): Prioritize AOE after at least one damage buff; clear the field before racing the boss.

• Tall bosses (few, beefy targets): Chain single-target bursts with stacked buffs; keep a light AOE handy for add spikes.

• Environment-heavy fights: Use AOE to clip adds while you hold bursts for priority targets that can’t be allowed a turn.

• Ongoing/Equipment hate: Keep a backup Staff access card or another engine in hand; don’t overcommit all buffs at once.

• Extra power uses: Heroes that grant bonus powers supercharge Ra’s repeatables and let him burst and poke in the same round.

• Flat damage boosts / vuln setups: Team auras and debuffs multiply Ra’s scaling—your 3 becomes a 5 very fast.

• Card flow: Any draw/filter support moves Ra to his core pieces faster and refills after a wipe.

• Protection: Ongoing/equipment shields keep your Staff and buffs alive through villain cleanses.

• Blowing bursts without buffs: You’ll run out of gas. Fix: Wait one turn—buff first, then nuke.

• Ignoring engine protection: Losing Staff/buffs resets your clock. Fix: Hold a backup, spread risk across multiple pieces.

• AOE at the wrong time: Early, unbuffed AOEs waste cards. Fix: Chip with repeatables; AOE only when it flips the board.

• Overcommitting self-damage (when applicable): Net loss can stall you. Fix: Balance buffs with mitigation/heal and team DR.

• “Two-turn burst” line: Turn N: play second buff → chip. Turn N+1: big one-shot + bonus power → AOE for cleanup.

• Order matters: Apply static buffs before repeatable powers, then play burst one-shots last for maximum amplified damage.

• Bank a closer: Keep one premium burst in hand so a villain flip or cleanse doesn’t leave you toothless.

1. Staff/engine online

2. Stack at least one damage buff

3. Repeatable fire every turn

4. Cash bursts when buffs are active

5. Protect engine, redraw, repeat