We made Commander decks out of the Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary Secret Lair Drop! | Ep 137

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Acererak the Archlich

  The Acererak deck aims to exploit the nuances of the dungeon mechanic, bouncing Acererak in and out of the battlefield to traverse dungeons quickly.

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  Karlach, Fury of Avernus

  The Karlach deck focuses on aggression, using Barbarian Class to amplify dice rolls and pushing for attacks.

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  Sword Coast Sailor

  The Sword Coast Sailor deck uses a combination of aggressive creatures and disruptive cards to keep opponents off balance.

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  Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant

  The Karazikar deck aims to control the board and draw cards, presumably using Karazikar's abilities to manage opponent threats.

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  Astarion, the Decadent

  The Astarion deck is focused on life gain and using cards like Sanguine Bond to turn life gain into opponent life loss.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Helm of Awakening played by the Acererak player early in the game created a significant advantage for all players, reducing spell costs and speeding up the pace of the game.

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  The Astarion player's use of Sanguine Bond posed a significant threat, potentially turning any life gain into a damaging effect on opponents.

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  The Karlach player's use of Barbarian Class could create significant advantages in situations involving dice rolls, potentially amplifying the effectiveness of such effects.

Notable Cards

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  Barbarian Class

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  Arena of Glory

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  Command Tower

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  Helm of Awakening

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  Decanter of Endless Water

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  Swiftfoot Boots

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  Nettling Nuisance

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  Sanguine Bond

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  Arcane Signet

Gameplay Summary