In any card-based competitive strategy game, the battle is often won or lost before you even queue into a match.
Many beginners simply throw all their favorite, highest-level, or flashiest legendary cards into one deck and hope for the best.
A well-rounded deck must possess specific tools to handle a wide variety of threats you will encounter on the ladder.
If your deck has three different win conditions, it is too heavy; if it has none, you will never actually take a tower.
A deck with a very low average cost (under 3.0) is known as a 'Cycle Deck', relying on out-pacing the opponent's heavy counters.
Finding the sweet spot that fits your personal reaction time and playstyle is the key to deck-building success.
| Style | Mana Curve | Pros |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Very Cheap | Incredible defensive flexibility |
| Heavy Push | 3.8 - 4.5 | Requires less precise micromanagement |
Once you have built your initial deck, take it into friendly battles or classic challenges to test its viability safely.
Deck building is an iterative, constantly evolving process that requires patience and an understanding of the current meta.