This deck was submitted for testing by RingsDB user eldub. The deck is full of Ents, shepherded by the elves (the most recent Grey Company Podcast episode contains an interesting discussion with community personality Master of Lore regarding the Ents and Elves and which race is older). First Impressions This deck is an Ent deck … Continue reading Deck #26 The Old Powers
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Deck #25 The Last Ships West
The Last Ships West was created and uploaded to Ringsdb by user Fantasty. It focuses on Legolas and Gimli and their last voyage from the Grey Havens into the West after King Aragorn passed away. The deck description is very thorough and lengthy. First Impressions I'm happy to see some more attention given to the … Continue reading Deck #25 The Last Ships West
Deck #24 Folco, Folco Boffin: King of the Wild Frontier
Here we have a look at a Gandalf/Thurindir/Folco deck! This sidequest deck was created and sent to me by Rings user OKTarg. First Impressions I always enjoy a Gandalf deck, and I've been playing a lot of Folco decks lately. I haven't played many decks focusing on sidequests yet, so I'm interested to see how … Continue reading Deck #24 Folco, Folco Boffin: King of the Wild Frontier
Deck #23 Ramp Ents
This Ent deck was submitted for testing by xDIABOx. It aims to ramp up the ent power fast by using Grima's Doom/Keys combo and the power of mono-Lore card draw. The hero lineup is substantially different that the classic Gandalf-Hobbit version, or the Mablung/Bifur/Faramir "readying ents" deck that have proved themselves. The deck includes The … Continue reading Deck #23 Ramp Ents
Deck #22 The Heir in Ithilien
Lore Faramir has always been a tricky hero. He's 2/2/2/5 with ranged, has a high threat cost and benefits from enemies in the staging area. His stats aren't focused and his ability runs counter to his threat cost... He did some interesting things in the Heirs of Numenor Cycle, but I don't seem him getting … Continue reading Deck #22 The Heir in Ithilien
Deck #21 The O’Silvans
This version of a Silvan deck was created and uploaded by Rings user Rimogard. I was recently discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the Silvan deck with a friend, so this deck caught my eye. One of the difficulties in putting together a Silvan deck is deciding which sphere to leave out of the hero … Continue reading Deck #21 The O’Silvans
Deck #20 Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
This is a unique deck built by Rings user Mr Underhill. The deck has no defender but aims to deal with enemies through either Haldir's combat action, or stopping it's attack through various event cards. Full disclosure: Mr Underhill and I talk about and play LOTR together a good bit and I asked to test … Continue reading Deck #20 Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
Deck #19 Free Peoples in Secret
The Free Peoples is a fairly recent event card that has huge potential, but I haven't used as much as I hoped I would. Its a wonderfully thematic card, emphasizing the coming together of different people and races to fight against the shadow in Tolkien's world. I tend to play "tribal" decks more often than … Continue reading Deck #19 Free Peoples in Secret
Deck #18 Hall of Fire
This song deck was posted recently by Rings user (and community genius) Seastan. This deck is notable for several reasons. First, it relies heavily on songs, with 17 song cards included in the list. Second, it contains literally zero allies. Three heroes are all you get. The deck is focused around the theme of Frodo … Continue reading Deck #18 Hall of Fire
Deck #17 Secret Paths Through the Drúadan Forest
"Road is forgotten, but not by Wild Men. Over hill and behind hill it lies still under grass and tree, there behind Rimmon and down to Don, and back at the end to Horse-men's road. Wild Men will show you that road. Then you will kill gorgyn and drive away bad dark with bright iron, … Continue reading Deck #17 Secret Paths Through the Drúadan Forest
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