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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

How do you settle on your blue base? If you haven't reevaluated it this June, you may want to.

by: Alex Truell

5 months ago

This PQ season, Riptide picked up his first LL points in almost a year. Let’s check in on Riptide and the different lists seeing success!

by: Talon Stradley

6 months ago

The bright spotlight on Lexi and fandom rooting for Azalea has relegated Riptide to a novelty act. But there's reason to take another look at the grim fisherman.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

If you're looking to dip your toe into the Ranger game, we'll give you a path to learn the basics of the class while setting yourself up for a long-term investment in the class.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

After years of Death Dealer play patterns, a faction of Azalea players has charted a new course.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

As the one successful Ranger before Outsiders, Lexi comes to the table with high regard. But with tools largely focused on Azalea and Riptide, can Lexi maintain credibility?

by: Andrew Henderson

1 year ago

Ever the survivalist, Riptide finds a path forward with this Pox-focused build for Classic Constructed.

by: Joseph Cicchini

1 year ago

From zero to hero, Azalea's incredible ascent in the new Outsiders meta isn't an accident. It's the payoff of a slowly built toolkit and incredible community devotion.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Outsiders has renewed interest in the Ranger class, but before you invest in anything, make sure you're pursuing the deck that will resonate with you.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

The newly revealed Codex of Frailty - and the new dual class tagging it introduces - is interesting enough to merit a whole article.

by: Jeremy Miller

1 year ago

For the Azalea faithful, putting away the Death Dealer feels impossible. But the Sandscour Greatbow offers an entirely new way to approach the Ranger class.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

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

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

With a third Ice hero dropping Frostbites in Classic Constructed, disruption strategies have never been more prevalent. To truly prepare for the meta, you need to expect the unexpected.

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Learn the basics of Lexi and the Elemental Ranger class in this introductory course, from lines of play and weapon selection to fusion and elements.

by: Isaac Jessen

2 years ago

Korshem's current reputation is eclipsed by the impact of the other landmark, the Great Library of Solana. But Korshem has potential waiting to be tapped.

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

On Sunday Sept. 5th, Wesley placed 2nd in the RC Crew Road to Nationals, making him the highest achieving Azalea player in the world. Here's how he did it- and how you can improve your Azalea game too.

by: Wesley Lingard & Mark Chamberlain

3 years ago

Elemental Essence gave us wide areas of overlap between the heroes found in Tales of Aria. But despite sharing a common pool of cards, these heroes use their elemental affinity in very different ways. We wrap it up today with Lightning.

Why get up close and personal when you can kill from a distance? Learn the basics of the Ranger class.

by: Alex Truell

3 years ago

Ranger has proven a difficult class for many to get their head around, and if the meta is any clue than she is certainly a tough nut to crack. Hayden Dale walks us through his journey with the infamous Ranger, sharing insights and advice on this hero requiring finesse.

by: Hayden Dale

3 years ago

In his conclusive finale, Hayden resolves his deep dive into Ranger with some game plans, sideboarding, matchup-specific advice, and a word of warning of how not to play her.

by: Hayden Dale

3 years ago