Editing DISTRACTION CARNIFEX (section)

==Variations==
There are a couple variations on the DISTRACTION Carnifex theme.
*High Axe Low Sword - Used primarily in fantasy wargames, especially pre-Age of Sigmar Warhammer, although it can be applied elsewhere. The idea is to place several Distraction Carnifexes on one side of the field, forcing you opponent to overcommit to one side with their "tough" units. On the other side of the field, a fast, hard-hitting unit or units is placed, allowing that group to strike before proper defense can be mounted.
*Magician's Left Hand - The magician's left hand is the opposite of a Distraction Carnifex.  It is valuable, innocuous, and fragile. Typically it's worth far more points than it appears and can inflict massive damage if ignored.  Small, elite units with attached characters often fit into this category (although they aren't tough enough to be Death Stars). Distraction Carnifexes are almost mandatory with these types of units, as it allows them to function properly.
*Space Created - Stolen from [[video game]] MOBAs, the term refers to a player character acting as a Distraction Carnifex. This generally allows that player's team to secure an objective or just deny the opponent farm, often at the cost of the player's life. Also used facetiously to refer to a player faffing about. 

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