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The Junior
League:
Aurora

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

1 month 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

Simple as that: I'm here to explain the ins and outs of beating a Kano

by: RonĂ¡n Sovitzky

6 months ago

Allow me to give away all of the secrets! (Sorry Kano players)

by: Andrew Henderson

6 months ago

Fai pushes the Ninja's wide combat chain toward explosive conclusions, making powerful use of a full hand.

by: Joshua Kehe

1 year ago

Learn the core elements of Arakni's gameplay, from contracts to control to death by a thousand cuts.

by: Joshua Kehe

1 year ago

It's one thing for a deck to win, and quite another for it to win consistently.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

Katsu epitomizes the Ninja combo line strategy, maximizing the impact of his cards through careful sequencing and hand assembly.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

2 years ago

Learn the basics of Bravo and the Guardian class, from Crush and Dominate to Auras and Equipment.

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Since Uprising elevated her status, Iyslander has reshaped the meta around her icy presence. While top tier builds require steep investments, it's entirely feasible to get results from a budget build, and to build up from there. Rhea takes you every step of the way.

by: Rhea Adams & Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

We've all been there.

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

When considering picking up a new deck, it's worth asking a few questions. "Are the Legendaries important?“ "How cheap is it to build this hero?“ "Is the deck viable on a budget?“ Our Budget Builds series aims to put you on a competitive playing field without a big financial investment.

by: Tim Bierholz

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

Sideboarding is a topic worthy of in-depth discussion, but the most common interactions tend to be fairly high level. Kevin breaks it down to the core concepts to get you started.

by: Kevin Brayer

2 years ago

Dromai has completely changed how we approach Illusionists, engaging a whole new subset of players with her dramatic board development.

by: Parker Brown

2 years ago

The first time you face down arcane damage, it can feel unblockable; and even with experience, adjusting your gameplan to arcane prevention can feel like a nuisance. Here are some techniques to help your arcane blocking game.

Combining arcane damage with icy control, Iyslander brings a dynamic playstyle to the table. Learn the basics of the Elemental Wizard, from fusions to frostbite to freeze.

by: Shahmir Samee

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

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

by: Kevin Brayer

2 years ago