The short answer

Academy discussion notes that even a little reclaim on a commander corpse can deny a resurrection opportunity.

That makes corpse control an important part of tempo and denial play.

Why this matters

  • A wreck is not neutral. It is a future resource, a future unit, or both.
  • Leaving key corpses untouched can hand back value the opponent should have lost.
  • Denying that value can matter as much as winning the fight itself.

What a player should actually do

  • Reclaim critical wrecks early if the player cannot protect them.
  • Prioritize denial on commander or high-impact unit corpses.
  • Assume the opponent is thinking about the wreck field too.

Common mistake

The common mistake is celebrating the kill while leaving the value behind for later recovery.

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