Skull Chalice

Shadow Chalice build, more removal/traditional control than my Just Chalice [Defiance, Masters] build, which is more board stall/unit control.

Heirloom Seeker is a champion here. It'll either absorb kill spells, or be a 4/5 unblockable monster.

You can win without Chalice, it's just much harder. Don't be afraid to use Display of Knowledge as a kill spell and/or combat trick.

Homecoming Update: Desecrate is amazing. Still testing if 2&2 might be better with Equivocate though. Ponysnatcher is a great Chalice card, and Severin, the Mad Mage is an awesome market choice.