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Does a captured Stronghold give its defensive bonus to whoever holds it?

The designer answered this directly.

  • cybernex · Designer · 2004-10-11
  • cybernex · Designer · 2004-09-09
  • Krieghund · Community · 2009-09-03

Yes. A captured Stronghold gives its siege and defense benefits to whichever side controls it, though the capturer can't muster there. The designer wanted recapture not to be too easy. A Stronghold also gives the Hunt re-roll only when controlled by the Shadow.

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