The Mastodonte is a unique third-party Survivor role in Deck Mafia, whose win condition is to stay alive until either the Scum or Subver factions win. Unlike other roles, the Mastodonte has a key mechanic centered around calorie consumption, which is critical for their survival. This role is incredibly resilient to night kills, as it requires more than one kill to bring down the Mastodonte, and their massive size means they can passively hide visitors by redirecting actions targeting them to the Mastodonte instead.
Let’s break down the strategy and optimal playstyle for surviving as the Mastodonte and securing your victory.
Primary Objective:
- Goal: Survive until the faction you are secretly aligned with (Scum or Subver) wins the game.
- Challenge: You must consume enough calories each day and night to stay alive. Failing to meet your daily calorie intake will result in death by the end of the night.
Key Mechanics:
HUGE Size:
- You require multiple kills to be eliminated at night, giving you natural resilience.
- Hiding Visitors: Any visitors to you are hidden, and actions targeting them will instead target you. This means you passively protect visitors from harmful actions while risking being targeted by all incoming actions.
Calorie Consumption:
- You have a specific caloric requirement that must be met each cycle (day/night). The amount of calories you need varies based on your visitor’s faction, ranging from 3000 (e.g., Survivor, Parasite) to 50,000 (another Mastodonte).
- Every day, you consume the total calories of the player you hammer (the final vote to eliminate them), and if you're on the chopping wagon but not the hammer, you only consume 25% of their calories.
- Every night, you can visit a player and consume half of their calories. Additionally, for every player that visits you at night, you passively consume 2000 calories per visitor.
- You also get a free snack of 3000 calories on Day 3 and Day 6 to help with your survival.
Calorie Tracking:
- Calories do not carry over to the next cycle, meaning you must meet your daily intake each day and night.
- You die if you don’t meet the required calorie intake by the end of each cycle.
Limited Card Play:
- You may only play 3-star cards, limiting your card usage, but you’ll need to use these cards strategically to protect yourself and extend your survival.
Optimal Playstyle and Strategy:
1. Early Game: Secure Calories and Stay Under the Radar
- Gather Calories from the Chopping Block: In the early game, aim to be on the chopping wagon for players being eliminated. This allows you to consume 25% of their calories without being the hammer, ensuring you gain enough to survive without drawing too much attention to yourself.
- Night Visits for Calories: At night, visit players with higher calorie values (e.g., Galaxian, Cults, or Shapeshifters), since these factions give you a significant boost in calories. Early on, focus on accumulating calories to ensure you meet your required intake.
- Avoid Being Too Aggressive: Don’t draw too much attention to your role or become a target. Staying low-profile in the early game will help you survive longer. Let the other factions fight it out while you gather the necessary calories.
2. Hammer Only When Necessary
- Timing Your Hammers: Since hammering a player allows you to consume their entire caloric value, it’s crucial to time your hammers carefully. Only hammer when you’re in danger of running low on calories or when the eliminated player has a high enough caloric value to keep you alive.
- Balance Your Wagon Presence: Being present on the chopping wagon without hammering still grants you 25% of the calories, which can be a safer option to avoid becoming too obvious or making enemies.
3. Target High-Calorie Factions at Night
- Targeting Strategy: During the night, aim to visit factions with high-calorie requirements, such as Galaxian (20,000 calories) or Cults (20,000 calories), as visiting them provides a substantial boost to your intake.
- Visitors Feed You Too: Since you passively consume 2000 calories for every player who visits you, try to encourage others to visit you by subtly making yourself a target for protection or suspicion. This can give you extra calories without needing to act aggressively.
Mid-Game: Keep the Calories Flowing
4. Adapt to Changing Circumstances
- As the game progresses, fewer players remain, which means fewer opportunities to hammer or gain calories from the chopping block. You’ll need to adapt by:
- Visiting more players at night to gather calories from higher-value factions.
- Using your passive ability to consume calories from visitors. Encourage visits by playing strategically in public discussions, making factions suspect or protect you.
5. Balance Faction Alignment and Survival
- Secret Alignment: You will win with either Scum or Subver, but you won’t know which side you’re aligned with until later. Stay neutral until one faction gains the upper hand, then start subtly favoring that faction to ensure your survival.
- Manipulate Votes: If you believe you’re aligned with the town or scum, manipulate the voting process to ensure that the faction you’re secretly aligned with remains strong enough to win.
6. Manage Your Night Actions for Maximum Calorie Gain
- As the game nears the mid-point, you’ll need to be more selective with your night visits. Choose players who are likely to provide enough calories to keep you alive, while avoiding suspicion from the remaining factions.
Late Game: Survive Until Victory
7. Maximize Calorie Intake in the Endgame
- In the late game, the remaining players will be fewer, meaning calorie intake opportunities are more limited. Focus on:
- Hammering players with high-calorie values to ensure you get enough to survive.
- Visiting key players at night who you know can provide many calories.
8. Ensure Your Faction’s Success
- Once the endgame is in sight, you should have a better idea of which faction you’re aligned with. Start working more openly to ensure the success of that faction without making yourself a direct target.
- Influence the Final Votes: Use your presence on the chopping wagon strategically to tip the balance in favor of your aligned faction.
9. Use Your Reflexive Protection Wisely
- Your passive ability to hide visitors can be useful in the late game, as it redirects harmful actions targeting them to you. Use this to protect key players in your aligned faction while ensuring your own survival.
Key Considerations:
- Avoid Low-Calorie Targets: Certain players, like Parasites or Survivors, provide very few calories. Avoid targeting them unless necessary, as they won’t provide enough for you to survive.
- Manage Your Deck: Since you can only use 3-star cards, be selective about the cards you play. Focus on defensive or supportive cards that can protect you or help maintain your survival while staying neutral.
- Adapt to Changing Dynamics: As the game evolves, adapt your calorie consumption strategy to the shifting power balance between factions. Use your abilities to secure your own survival while influencing the game in favor of your aligned faction.
Final Thoughts:
The Mastodonte requires a delicate balance of calorie management, strategic voting, and careful night actions. By accumulating calories from hammering, visiting, and leveraging your passive abilities, you can ensure your survival long enough to win with either the Scum or Subver factions. Keep a low profile, build your resources, and play the long game to secure victory.
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