Quote Originally Posted by Eab1990 View Post
A lot of G maps (maybe some X maps too) have early goblin archers, and thus you don't have the luxury to drop an expensive tank early, especially if you need to save them for something bigger later in the map.

That mostly applies to blind runs though. Still, if you know a lich is on that map, then naturally you'll put ranged units down first, and that sometimes means putting the archers in the line of fire alone until you're ready to bring out the healers/tanks. AW Bashira just circumvents the need for an early melee tank.
Valid point, depends on the UP situation early on, and if you have soldiers/Valkyries/whatever to play "early melee tank" (though soldiers at least are often deployed back near the Hearts to give time for skill, block multiple paths, etc.). My theoretical talk didn't really think about early in the maps, as by the point that liches show up, you're often fine on UP (granted, some maps this isn't the case)