by Merrimac
Crushing Blow is at its best as part of general tactics which also involve Dark Relics (only usable indoors), Frost Spell and some plot cards. It is perhaps your best shot at getting a chance in the final combat.Event treachery can be spent on very useful cards in outdoor encounters. One of the most spectacular is Rage, of which you may pick two at the cost of one treachery point. Played on your lieutenant, who declares a Run action, it gives him two moves and two attacks for the present round.
Also, if you want to reinforce, don't minimize the boost of Danger. You can also use it for a big Empower on your lieutenant.