Deck Strategies
The First Sliver
Flood the board with Sliver creatures to leverage their powerful tribal synergy and overwhelm opponents quickly.
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
Deploy evasive creatures and draw cards through combat damage triggers to generate incremental value and outpace opponents.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Utilize equipment and sacrifice synergies to generate value, disrupt opponents, and enable powerful combat phases.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Leverage equipment synergy to create formidable threats and control the board while chipping away at opponents' life totals.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The use of Silas Renn’s probing effect helped identify key threats and allowed for targeted disruption, influencing the game's tempo.
- 2
Hushbringer and Deafening Silence effectively neutralized The First Sliver's game plan by shutting down its ability to produce multiple combat triggers and protect its board.
- 3
Equipping Hushbringer with Colossus Hammer by Rograkh/Ardenn player demonstrated clever synergy, leveraging equipment to bypass some of the Sliver deck’s defenses.
- 4
Chain of Vapor was used in response to a triggered upkeep damage, showcasing precise timing to mitigate lethal damage while maintaining board presence.
- 5
Edric's deck capitalized on drawing multiple cards each turn from combat damage, enabling sustained pressure and card advantage over the course of the game.
Notable Cards
Collector Ouphe
Hushbringer
Deafening Silence
Colossus Hammer
Underworld Breach
Food Chain
Chain of Vapor
Summary
The game opened with players developing their boards and setting up early mana acceleration, with key cards like Manic Crypt, Rustic Study, and Collector Ouphe appearing early. Silas Renn's player used probing effects to gather information and applied pressure by targeting key opponents, while The First Sliver deck struggled against multiple hate pieces such as Hushbringer and Deafening Silence, which severely limited their ability to establish their typical aggressive board presence. Rograkh/Ardenn’s equipment-focused build showcased its synergy by equipping creatures such as Hushbringer with Colossus Hammer, allowing for incremental damage and board control. Edric's deck utilized efficient creatures and card draw triggers to maintain advantage and tempo throughout the mid-game.