Akachi - Balanced Support

This a 0XP deck derived from FBones's deck "Invincible Akachi (Recycling Grotesque Statue)". Simply posting with a complete set of piloting instructions for campaign play. Deck tested on Path to Carcosa.

General strategy: In a 2-player campaign this deck pairs well with any other balanced investigator (fighter + clue finder). Akachi's role in a given scenario strongly depends on her initial draw. Your opening hand will determine Akachi's role for the beginning: seeker or fighter. With 2 Rite of Seeking and 2 Shrivelling in the deck, you will only draw 1 initially. Your partner will have to pick up the slack until you draw the other. Arcane Initiate will help you get there a bit faster. In early scenarios Akachi will probably play the role of seeker given the 2 Flashlight cards in this deck, but these become fodder for upgrades later so don't rely on that when you choose her partner.

In a 3+ player campaign Akachi provides exceptional support to a dedicated seeker and fighter.

General notes: Holy Rosary, Arcane Initiate and Fearless are included to manage horror as well as provide necessary functions for any spell-caster, namely boosting and drawing spells. 2 Uncage the Soul and a single Emergency Cache is all you'll need to pay and play. 2 Fine Clothes are perfect for those early Parley-heavy scenarios, but quickly become fodder for upgrades. And with only a single copy of Painkillers, don't rely on it, but it is nice when you can draw it to shift damage. For Path to Carcosa, Quantum Flux is not worth including, but I'd consider replacing Perception or Fine Clothes if playing through Dunwich Legacy. Also drawing Spirit-Speaker is not make or break for this deck, but it certainly eases things if you can draw it!

Suggested upgrade path:

1. 2x Perception --> 2x Grotesque Statue (8XP)
2. 2x Flashlight --> 2x Spirit Athame (2XP)
3. 2x Shrivelling --> 2x Shrivelling (6XP)
4. 2x Ward of Protection --> 2x Ward of Protection (4XP)
5. 2x Fearless --> 2x Fearless (4XP)
6. 2x Fine Clothes --> 2x Song of the Dead (4XP)
7. 2x Arcane Initiate --> 2x Arcane Initiate (6XP)
8. 2x Rite of Seeking --> 2x Rite of Seeking (8XP)