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The Only Reason Why I Want You To Draw Cards

Throne Deck By
Ricklick

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Hello there,

Somehow, I had a sudden urge to use Maul which resembles a new card Clash of Wills but focuses more on damage. Well, however, I didn't end up using neither of them. Instead, I created this midrange combo deck which focuses on turning disadvantage of cards such as Lured Away and 1st effect of Wrath of Caiphus into advantage.

Aside from the background, this deck focuses on making the opponent draw cards as much as possible to let you win.

Rule of Thumb:
1. Play Dichro's Ruin as soon as possible. This card is the main means to deal damage to the opponent. Other cards are basically supporters for its effect.

2. Disciplinary Studies is just to hinder the opponent from using cards. But don't overestimate its power.

3. Display of Knowledge is to search Dichro's Ruin, but you can use its 1st ability only if necessary. If you have more than 5 power, use it on your turn and play Dichro's Ruin at the same turn. If you only have 3 power, use it at the end of the opponent's turn, which allows you to use Dichro's Ruin and any cost-2 card such as Read the Stars or Lured Away if you have 4 power on the next turn.

4. Using Lys, Champion of Linrei or Wrath of Caiphus while the opponent is cursed with Dichro's Ruin is the main combo of this deck to deal enormous damage to the opponent. Ideally, use Lys, Champion of Linrei on the 6th turn and Wrath of Caiphus on the 7th turn.

5. Lys, Champion of Linrei's target is always the opponent unless your hand is overflowing with power cards and the opponent isn't cursed with Dichro's Ruin.

6. Don't use Reflection or Lured Away recklessly on the 1st or 2nd turn. Use them when the opponent is cursed with Dichro's Ruin or Disciplinary Studies.

7. Use Disciplinary Studies's Contract ability only when you know you're safe to use on the same turn and the next turn if it'll give you debt.

8. You can summon Gatecrash Trooper as a shield against the opponent's relic weapon if you don't have any other method. If you can break their relic weapon by a combo of Dichro's Ruin which makes the opponent draw cards to deal damage, sometimes that may be a better idea.

9. Take face damage unless you'll be defeated by it. No worries, you can gain Health by Dichro's Ruin's effect.

10. You don't always need to take damage from Xultan Conclave's effect. You only need 3 Primal, 2 Time, and 2 Shadow influences.

11. Ideally, use Transpose to exchange Gatecrash Trooper with Arcane Restraint if you have time to do so. Transpose can also be used to break Aegis before cursing the opponent with Dichro's Ruin.

That's it from me! I won 5 times in a row with this deck and have never seen any deck like this in Ranked Throne. I made this deck cheapest as possible, so if you have extra Shiftstones modify it as you want:) Consider this deck as a basis for new possibilities.

Please feel free to leave a comment, question, and/or suggestion below.

May the force be with you.

Details

Shiftstone Cost
Does not include campaign cost
20,950

Premium Cost
207,200

Influence Requirements
2 3 2

Power Sources
12 12 9 12 4

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Deck Rarities
19 28 22 4 7

Card Types
6 10 39 0 25

Contains Cards From Campaigns
Dead Reckoning [Set1003]
Promises by Firelight [Set1007]
Shadow of the Spire [Set1087]
Valley Beyond [Set1125]

Archetype
Combo Midrange

Updated
July 10, 2022

Added
July 9, 2022

Views
2,759

Eternal Version
Unleashed

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Revisions (Since last major patch) July 10, 2022


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Comments

BigSpaceGhost Eternal Version: 22.07.01
good variant of an older theme, i usually run a variation of this to get to masters each month. just some things to think about:

- wasteland broker in a transpose market can be sneaky useful in games that run longer
- the 4 cost mask of torment that gives +max power on lifegame is a decent market option here
- for me, lumen reclaimer is a must in this style deck. either for pinging off aegis, shtting down mill and reanim, or recycling your killed relics its too good
- from below also works somewhat well in these depending on how you bulid

anyways great deck figured id give you some other ideas in case it interests you.
Ricklick Eternal Version: 22.07.01
Thank you for suggestions! Yup, Wasteland Broker, Mask of Torment, Lumen Reclaimer, and From Below all sound great. I originally built this deck as cheap as possible since I don't have much Shiftstones or commonly-used legendary and rare cards. I'll modify this deck with suggested cards when I get enough Shiftstones. I'd like to know more ideas from you for sure if you don't mind.
maslovk Edited Eternal Version: 22.07.01
The deck is surpisingly solid. I like this style of decks and this biuld draws very fast and can qiuckly find answers. OFC we need some market. I like Transpose one (some additional damage, break aegis).
What to add at market? Some thoughts:
1) Diamond of the Valley for more draws
2) Lumen defender to counter mill strategies and to soft-counter mass relic hate.
3) Some clearing vs aggro (malediction?)
4) Eavesdrop to bother voidplay strategies
5) Mindbreaker's Staff for fun xD
6) Turn To Seed for big or dangerous creatures
7) Rejection for dangerous spells.
Some nice interaction: we can switch our card with Trooper and then take him again, drawing once more. This trick saves me one game, I've found answer on topdeck.
Ricklick Edited Eternal Version: 22.07.01
Hey:) Thank you for the suggestion! Yeah, Transpose is definitely a great choice. Based on your suggestion, I added Arcane Restraint, Diamond of the Valley, Rain of Frogs, Rejection, and Turn to Seed. This change helps make the combo much more easily. As you mentioned, the interaction between Transpose and Gatecrash Trooper is really synergetic and helpful. Again, thanks a lot!