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A Conditional
Defense
of Count
Your Blessings

The newest Flesh and Blood expansion - releasing in January - revisits Volcor. Join us for some hype and speculation.

by: Alex Truell

2 weeks ago

This summer, I started bringing my 6-year-old to the occasional Armory as a bye-round breaker. The Junior League presents decks streamlined to her level.

by: Alex Truell

3 weeks ago

From a purely numeric perspective, there are objectively better and worse cards. Any effect beyond damage comes at a cost - but bundling effects can ensure you get value out of them.

by: Alex Truell

4 weeks ago

With a budget of $50, this series sets out to build Armory decks in the style of LSS' official offerings.

by: Clark Moore

1 month ago

I Ran CYB
Riptide
So You Don't
Have To

A brief rundown of Dash I/O's journey from anchoring a dud set to featuring in a meta-breaking Armory Deck.

by: Andrew Henderson

1 month ago

Maybe it's just a Wisconsin thing, or maybe there's something more to this champion of light.

by: Alex Truell

1 month ago

Rosetta's shifting attention to the arcane heroes of FAB, but how are the others sitting? Today we briefly look at everyone, and touch on why you might want to take another look.

by: Alex Truell

1 month ago

Tyler Horspool's latest build has opened the door to Illusionist for players who aren't interested in wide boards.

by: Alex Truell

2 months ago

Living Legend:
Chane Tech
& Primer

While we're talking about changing the landscape of FAB, we really should discuss two ubiquitous defense reactions.

by: Sean Knowelden

2 months ago

A recent video from Dylan Davis (Gorganian Tome) took a critical look at the weight of naming in storytelling. Alex would like to ask you to consider who's narrating this story.

by: Alex Truell

2 months ago

The game engine of FAB can bent, as showcased in this fan-made 2-player boxed format built around the mechanics of Nuu.

by: Leah Panitz

2 months ago

The Armory Deck has added new tools to aim decks like Sandscour Azalea - a potential meta-hunter in the Mistveil era.

by: Alex Truell

3 months ago

Pro Tour
Recap

In all the hype of Mistveil and its return to traits, we forgot to watch our backs.

by: Alex Truell

3 months ago

The recently-released Armory Deck has supplied Boltyn with a broad range of new gear options - some with obvious roles, others with exciting potential. At the center lies Solar Plexus.

by: Elly Bird

3 months ago

The role of local Armory events is changing; how can kits encourage the best environment for growth?

by: Mark Chamberlain

3 months ago

Let's recap a Nationals season for the record books.

by: Mark Chamberlain

4 months ago