To inject variety and test pure fundamental skill, developers frequently feature 'Draft' modes in special events and tournaments.
Drafting is widely considered the ultimate test of a player's game knowledge, adaptability, and understanding of core synergies.
The Golden Rules of Picking
The draft phase usually presents you with four choices; you pick one card for yourself, and give the other card to your opponent.
Secondly, you must prioritize heavy removal spells like Poison, Fireball, or Lightning.
- Deny them synergy.
- Always take the versatile, cheap cycle cards.
- Ruin their cycle.
The Art of the Bad Gift
Drafting is not just about building a good deck for yourself; it is equally about constructing a terrible deck for your opponent.
If you realize they have drafted three heavy, expensive ground tanks, give them a fourth expensive ground unit.
| Common Error | The Result |
|---|---|
| Drafting purely for synergy while ignoring the opponent's cards | You might build a great Golem deck, but you accidentally gave them an Inferno Tower and a P.E.K. For more on tower rush stop by the web site. K.A, rendering your Golem useless |
| Forgetting to draft any spells | You will have absolutely no way to finish off a tower with 100 hitpoints remaining in overtime |
Embracing the Chaos
The winner of a draft match is the player who can identify their bizarre new win condition fastest.
Draft modes force you out of your comfort zone, teaching you how to use cards you normally ignore.
