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regen2k9's Unupped Monodark [bronze] https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37630.msg472719#msg472719
« on: March 20, 2012, 07:41:10 pm »
This deck has been up for a while on Xenocidius's "List of Decks Used Against Arena With Stats 2.0" thread, which can be found here: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,30564.msg415331#msg415331.  I figured I'd give the deck it's own page, for both comments, and ease of lookup.

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W: 42, L:8
Win Rate = 84%

Interestingly, over half of the losses were to mono-entropy (due to Maxwell's Demon killing the dragons).  The deck went 32-1 and then lost to several mono-entropy decks almost in succession.  I intend on doing more trials to get more accurate results, but I figured this would suffice for now.

Strategy:
  • Play devourers first
  • Dragons come next
  • Steal should be saved for stealing shields against mono-aether, or sancs/empathic bonds vs. light or life respectively
  • Weapons can also be steal targets, but only if you need to prevent damage done to you.  The above targets are preferred
  • Finally, if you are playing against a mono or duo deck and their pillar draw is less than adequate, you can force denial by stealing pillars.  Keep in mind, this is the lowest priority for steal usage
  • Drain life should be used for CC or alpha strike damage (damage used to deal the finishing blow to the opponent)
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Re: regen2k9's Unupped Monodark [bronze] https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37630.msg472819#msg472819
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2012, 12:41:04 am »
Keep in mind that this deck is a variant from Mono Dark as shown in the Deckbuilding 101 (http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,1190.0.html), with the following modifications:
+Steal, +Vampire Stiletto
-2 Pillars
Pillar-Pend split (optional, for those without money to do it can do this later)

Still effective enough to do its job right. I now officially dub Darkness as the best starting element for this purpose.
For those without Vamp Stiletto can replace it with Drain Life.
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Re: regen2k9's Unupped Monodark [bronze] https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37630.msg472829#msg472829
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2012, 12:54:07 am »
Keep in mind that this deck is a variant from Mono Dark as shown in the Deckbuilding 101 (http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,1190.0.html), with the following modifications:
+Steal, +Vampire Stiletto
-2 Pillars
Pillar-Pend split (optional, for those without money to do it can do this later)

Still effective enough to do its job right. I now officially dub Darkness as the best starting element for this purpose.
For those without Vamp Stiletto can replace it with Drain Life.
Ah I didn't realize it was so close!  Sorry if this is too similar =/  Do you think this should be deleted as a thread then?
Btw I completely agree with darkness as a starting element.
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Re: regen2k9's Unupped Monodark [bronze] https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37630.msg472831#msg472831
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2012, 01:12:39 am »
I don't think this should be deleted, as this can be a good guide for starting players. While Deckbuilding 101 have decks for all starting element, Darkness has an advantage as shown here.
You might want to expand the guide more.
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Re: regen2k9's Unupped Monodark [bronze] https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37630.msg1000973#msg1000973
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2012, 09:12:57 am »
whats with the dark pendulums?
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Re: regen2k9's Unupped Monodark [bronze] https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37630.msg1001025#msg1001025
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2012, 02:32:04 pm »
whats with the dark pendulums?

Having a Pillar / Pendulum split protects against Earthquake .
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