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Pruning
the Rosetta:
Moving on
from Briar,
Warden of
Thorns

There is no better time to get into a hero whose potential has yet to be fully realized than before it inevitably happens.

by: Kevin Brayer

7 months ago

With a renewed focus on Shadow, Runeblade has returned to the Blitz landscape with two very different heroes.

by: Kevin Brayer

8 months ago

Peer into the darkness, where the Iron Maiden waits for her time in the shadows.

by: Kevin Brayer

9 months ago

Story and strategy come together in this Armory-ready Korshem deck.

by: Alex Truell

10 months ago

Jumpstart your deckbuilding as we examine Dynasty's Runeblade card pool through the lenses of Chane, Briar, and Viserai.

by: Kevin Brayer & Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

Chane continues to make his presence felt in the Blitz format, and Kevin's here to remind you why.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

Chane attains Living Legend status in Classic Constructed! So what do you turn to now?

by: Kevin Brayer & Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

Balanced between offense & defense, between magic & might, Briar bridges the gap between humanity and nature.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

Chane's access to banished power pushed him to the forefront of competitive play, earning him the title of Living Legend. Learn how to harness the power of the shadows.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

Channel Mount Heroic has become the new standard for Briar. Parker Brown explains how we got there, and if Briar retains the highland going into Uprising.

by: Parker Brown

1 year ago

The Pro Quest season may be your last chance for a while to run Chane in Classic Constructed. If you're hoping to get in on Chane's winning streak, Kevin Brayer shares his 11th place Pro Tour deck, along with some tips and tricks he learned piloting Chane to those heights.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

At this point, Belittle/Minnowism is an established Chane staple. So why did I pull it from my Pro Tour list? Sometimes you need to challenge conventional wisdom.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Sean Knowelden

1 year ago

The Commoner format is a place where unexpected cards can shine in the limited card pool. But what happens when a popular and proven combo from CC and Blitz finds its way there?

by: Ian Holland

1 year ago

After a strong showing in the recent ProQuest series, Viserai was poised to be a top contender for the upcoming Pro Tour. However, the recent suspension of Bloodsheath Skeleta- a core card for both aggressive and control-oriented Viserai playstyles- has thrown the classic Runeblade hero for a loop.

While Bravo fights to maintain his hold on the meta against a resurgent Prism, Viserai is primed for a comeback. Drew shares tips and a matchup guide for a midrange deck prepared to challenge the top heroes in Flesh and Blood.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

In the second round of freeing our Pro content, two past articles on Chane are now available to everyone.

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Is Chane primed for a comeback? Davis interviews Alex Keeler, who piloted Chane to a 2nd place finish at the Cincinnati Pro Quest, and discusses the strategic shift required to get Chane back on track.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

2 years ago

In a double feature, Jacob and Kevin explore both sides of Briar's elemental affinity.

Jokerjake7 revisits Chane in preparation for Road to Nationals. Learn how to hone your deck in an increasingly hostile meta, and how to stand out in a saturated field.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Jacob Smith

2 years ago