You know, I never actually considered this use! 
My general plan for this card was to allow a way for blessed their own way to outmaneuver opponents and provide some extra staying power. But this is a very smart play too 
You’re not seeing the bigger picture though. This card is not exactly an shootout card. It’s a “take more risks” card AND an outmaneuvering card (assuming you force your opponent to get out of position for your “all out attack”, say, clearing production for all your deeds )