Jenny Pros and Cons

Jenny is a versatile character. She is the Phoenix in Tichu, the Joker in cards. Unlike other investigators who specialize in a specific role, Jenny works as a generalist using her talent to overcome any test.

Her biggest advantages are:

1) Her main ability provides an extra resource during the Upkeep phase. This guarantees Streetwise to be ready to use in every turn. Cards like Dynamite Blast and Leo De Luca with high cost/high reward are becoming viable for Jenny since she can afford them. Also, your elder sign ability benefits from your resources which is a good addition for succeeding tests by 2 or more.

2) Jenny's Twin .45s. A nice asset that provides Jenny a solid boost dealing damage successfully with most enemies. The only drawback is that it requires two-hand slots. In the beginning, try to gather your clues in the low shroud locations with Flashlight and build up some resources before you play it.

3) Her plain stats. They show you the way to build around her. You need to provide her with talents and assets that boost her stats if you want her to shine. Even her health and sanity are in a good spot allowing her to take a few hits here and there.

Her biggest flaw is:

Searching for Izzie and specifically in solo. In multiplayer you can have another investigator to investigate for you so it is easier to deal with. In solo, it feels like a combination of Cover Up and Smite the Wicked. If you are playing a standalone scenario don't even bother with it. Fortunately being a rogue you got some answers to deal with it fast like Elusive. In the first scenario before you get Streetwise cards like Perception, Unexpected Courage got your back while Dr. Milan Christopher can be helpful also with his +1 . Let's hope it doesn't go to a high shroud location since it could be messy for you if you don't have these cards in your hand.

Gameplay:

Before we start mention/suggest cards lets talk about the new deckbuilding options the Dunwich investigators have and what criteria you should use to determine your card choices.

First and foremost the Dunwich Investigators have access to all classes and they can choose 5 cards from them. The criteria you should use are:

1) The most important is that you should choose cards that will impact your gameplay until the end of your campaign. You won't change them so better use their full potential.

2) Are you playing solo or Multiplayer? Some cards are great for solo, others for Multiplayer and some play well with specific investigator combinations.

3) Try to close the gap or neutralize your weaknesses/disadvantages as an investigator. Specific cards can help you with your low sanity or health or even boost greatly your signature ability where cards from your class cant.

Saying these let's talk about which cards I recommend for Jenny for both solo and multiplayer:

1) Dr. Milan Christopher. A great ally that can provide +1 resource with each successful investigation. Cost less than Leo De Luca and synergizes well with Jenny's ability. Also his +1 can be quite helpful with high shroud locations and with Searching for Izzie.

2) 2x Physical Training. This is your solid choice as your additional talent along with Streetwise to cover all your stats. If you are willing to have Adaptable after the first scenario you can always start with Hard Knocks and Arcane Studies in your Lvl 0 deck in order to have access in all stats.

3) 2x Dynamite Blast. Jenny can afford it since she has resources to spare and it works well with Elusive. A great multiplayer tool dealing with multiple enemies. Until Jenny fills her field with her assets she will need to evade more. This card becomes handy in those situations where enemies are swarming and you can't afford actions to them. Later on, adding Cat Burglar in your deck along with Elusive this card becomes even more relevant.

Upgrade Route:

Hot Streak Jenny:

this focuses on getting Hot Streak and spending these resources on your talent cards. Also in this route you are adding 1x The Red-Gloved Man to create explosive Double or Nothing turns. This is my favorite route.

1x Streetwise

1x Adaptable

2x Charisma

2x Leo De Luca 1x Leo De Luca and 1x Cat Burglar

1x Perception 1x Hot Streak

1x Perception 1x The Red-Gloved Man