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Known for being 'too fair', Warrior has long struggled to reach the upper tiers of any FAB meta. Will Fang break the curse?

by: Alex Truell

5 months ago

Attack reactions are an exciting part of the game, but how do you decide when they're the right choice for your deck?

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Heavy Hitters is asking you to try out two new Warrior archetypes. Are Kassai and Olympia going to feel like natural extensions of what you're already playing?

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

The TCG community likes to port over labels from other games, but some jargon doesn't fit FAB well - and can lead to cards being assessed incorrectly.

by: Rhea Adams

1 year ago

Let's talk about Balanced fighters, Midrange as a term, and further expand on our lexicon as we examine FAB through the lens of Fighting Games.

by: Dylan Davis

1 year ago

The Warrior class has more weapon options than any other. So why do so few of them see play?

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Empress Dromai was the talk of the Pro Tour; but when the sands clear and a blue mood settles over the Draconic Illusionist, what dreams may come?

by: Rogue Theory

2 years ago

With new flourishes on the same old trick, Dorinthea has been returning to competitive gameplay in advance of the next Warrior re-feature.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

2 years ago

Dorinthea's reactive style can easily appear powerful, but does it hold up to scrutiny? How do we evaluate cards within a balanced, midrange deck?

by: Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

Consider your weapon in light of the role it plays in your deck's central strategy.

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Has Command and Conquer, once the pinnacle of power in Flesh and Blood, lost some of its luster?

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

2 years ago

Much is said about the advantage of removing options. But what can we gain by forcing decisions to be made?

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Warriors live by the sword. Bluff your opponent with reactions that climb over defenses.

by: Thomas Despain

3 years ago

The new Classic Battles box has gotten a lot of attention for Dorinthea's new specialization. But does the new Quicksilver Prodigy create fresh opportunities for Dori in Blitz?

Preparation is key to playing a strong match, but there are also several ways with which you can maintain an advantage against your opponent by correctly reading and adjusting to their play.

by: Isaac Jessen

3 years ago

A punisher mechanic asks your opponent to make a decision, and punishes them for choosing wrong. Dorinthea is a prime example of punisher mechanics- but she falls victim to them just as often!

by: Roger Bodee

3 years ago

How the FaB community saved the 1st Edition Monarch experience. Why weapons- and specifically, a wide array of them- are doing more for deck diversity than any card type in the game.

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

4 years ago

Michael is back to talk about mistakes, and how to make the most of them!

by: Michael Clair

4 years ago

Warrior is all about efficiency and consistency. Which is why expanding the card pool is probably a good thing.

by: Alex Truell

4 years ago

Davis Kingsley, having recently won three of the Skirmish events he's competed in and placed Top 8 in the rest, shares his thought process, winning deck, and advice on how to approach a meta shifting towards Warrior domination.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

4 years ago