Shields

[IceyThunder]

Im fairly new to this game and i have been experiencing a lot of frustration against shields. Not just one but all of them are to OP and can seem gamebreaking at times. Anyone else agree or is it just me noticing this?

[kaempfer13]

Shields are balanced among themselves; if you think they are op you might think about using a shield yourself. Also, since there is only 1 slot available for them they have to be more powerful than normal cards.

[Youpla]

since there is only 1 slot available for them they have to be more powerful than normal cards.

+1, same about weapons.

[ColorlessGreen]

since there is only 1 slot available for them they have to be more powerful than normal cards.

+1, same about weapons.

+2. Also, most elements have something that deals with shields, either by destroying them outright or by allowing creatures to bypass them, or doing direct damage that bypasses them, or by attempting to prevent the other player from being able to play them, etc.

They pretty much always remain an issue, but it's an issue that both sides always have access to, and both sides usually have the opportunity to include cards in their deck that would solve (or at least mitigate) the issue.

[Chapuz]

@IceyThunder aren't you refering to Dimensional shield specifically? What other shields annoy you most in PvP?

[IceyThunder]

Im just saying the first player to draw their shield has a huge advantage if its early in the battle and that player usually wins especially if its one of the shields that doesnt dissipate as turns go by.

[andretimpa]

I thought this was in humor at first. Just carry permanent control. I find stealing dim shields hilarious, for example.

Or just use gravity. Saphire Chargers don't care about silly shields.

[IceyThunder]

I thought this was in humor at first. Just carry permanent control. I find stealing dim shields hilarious, for example.

Or just use gravity. Saphire Chargers don't care about silly shields.

ok ill try that thanks!

[OldTrees]

I thought this was in humor at first.

Less humorous than it appears. Items (Shields and Weapons) are not "OP" for such a term cannot describe a self-contained group of cards. However the game is designed to punish players slightly for not using Items. [Item Wielders get 1-2 free permanent slots]

[tommygunner]

We all go through this stage in the game
At the start we all think that "OH THIS IS OP, OH WAIT THIS IS OP"

but once you get into the game icey you will learn that there are ways to stop it
You can almost stop anything

with the cards that you need