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Why is Boltyn
Succeeding
this Pro
Quest Season?

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

Josh Lau returns and reveals his decklist for Olympia, along with an update for the post-Dromai landscape.

by: Josh Lau

7 months ago

Dromai’s departure is imminent - and with one of Boltyn’s natural predators exiting, it's time for the Light to shine.

by: Elly Bird

7 months ago

Olympia remains a misunderstood and underexplored hero - but you don’t earn the nickname “The Eternal” without quite the resume.

by: Josh Lau

8 months ago

Dual wielding has gone mainstream, but which Warrior does it best?

by: Kevin Brayer

8 months 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

10 months ago

Boltyn is back, and with new tools that free us from Combo Sabers at long last! It's time to pick up Raydn once more.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

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

1 year 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

1 year ago

Spirit of Eirina is an absolute game-changer for the Warrior of Light, giving a fresh new reason to break out Boltyn.

by: Will Reinhardt

1 year 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

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

by: Thomas Despain

2 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?

The Everfest may be in full swing, but elsewhere in Rathe, Kassai is preparing for a Blitz. A recent influx of support has pushed this young Warrior to the forefront of the class. Will you be prepared for the Cintari Sellsword?

by: Parker Brown

2 years ago

In this follow-up to his prior examination of Charge's card efficiency, Will talks about the modern Boltyn build.

by: Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

Will breaks down card evaluation by the numbers, and applies that methodology to one of the great questions of our time: is Charging your Soul even worth the trouble?

by: Will Reinhardt

2 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

2 years ago

Ser Boltyn draws on strength from within to turn the tide of battle. Learn the basics of Boltyn, where Light and Warrior strategies meet.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

3 years ago

Data from the Road to Nationals painted a picture of a Chane-dominated meta. But specifically in continental Europe, Ser Boltyn leads the pack. Davis Kingsley of TowerNumber9 examines this unique pocket meta, turning to one such Boltyn player for insights.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

3 years ago