Notes & Combos
I went on a 23-16 run starting from DLv. 12 while playing a variety of decks until I settled on this specific build. After making the switch, I went 13-7 to close out the first stage on Day 1. Total playtime was about 6.5 hours with breaks every 2-3 hours of play. This is the match breakdown for this build:
- Overall Winrate = 65.0%
- Winrate Going First = 73.3%
- Winrate Going Second = 40.0%
Some observations during my run:
- When going first, opponents were often quick to scoop after playing through the first handtrap. This deck, like an Elden Ring boss, needs to be defeated twice or thrice because of its numerous starters.
- Went second against many decks that were running floodgates, particularly Macro Cosmos and Dimensional Fissure. Abysmal winrate going second was mainly due to not being able to play around those floodgates.
- I avoided surrendering in matches unless opponents were attacking for leathal. Some opponents, even at DLv. 19, were prone to making mistakes that gave me a window to turn a duel I was losing into a victory.
I had a relatively easy first stage overall, but probably won't be grinding out the second stage. Good luck to all you True Duelists out there.