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* Just as [[Heroes Prefer Swords]], '''The Lancer''' is often [[The Archer]], [[The Gunslinger]], or a literal [[Blade on a Stick|Lancer]], relying on firepower and distance. If everyone is a ranged fighter then expect '''The Lancer''' to explicitly be the best shot, or an [[Ace Pilot]].
* If [[The Hero]] and '''The Lancer''' have [[Elemental Powers]], they will be [[Elemental Rock-Paper-Scissors|complementary]]. If [[The Hero]] uses [[Playing with Fire|
* Since he's the hero's [[Foil|counterpoint]], he may be the one who is willing to [[Poisonous Friend|do dirty tricks]] or [[Shoot the Dog|enter moral gray areas.]] If there's only one [[Con Man]] on a team full of [[Straight Man|strait-laced]] heroes, it's usually this guy.
** Similarly, if there's only one stealthy guy on the team, '''The Lancer''' is typically that guy. Sneaky Lancers may fill the [[Fragile Speedster]] (or, if lucky, [[Lightning Bruiser]]) role, relying on agility and guile rather than brute force.
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