In AD1, we were given the Blessing of Lamashtu. In AD2, were get the Favor of Lamashtu, which is not much of a jump from the blessing. Still, I'm staying with a new blessing to claim....
The best new card in AD2 is Blessing Of Abadar. Barriers are a major part of PA. You have to figure out how you are going to deal with them.
Weapons
Range - I'm not picking the one choice they gave us in this deck
Melee - Greataxe +1, Scythe +1, Warhammer +2, but the best is Impaler of Thornes (loot)
Spells - Haste. This almost got my best in AD2 vote
Honorable Mention - Heat Metal. This has an oft overlooked trait to overcome Lock and Trap traits
Armor
LIght - Blackcloth Armor. Reveal to add +1 to any of your combat checks. Bury to stop all damage. I'll take it.
Heavy - Legion Armor. Better of two choices?
Item - Medusa Mask (loot). Some interesting play here, but comes at the very end
Ally - Rogue Ape. Add to any of your combat rolls, or discard to explore.
Blessing
Blessing of Abadar. See my comments at the top for best card in the deck
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