This Spirit/Tactics deck was sent to me for testing by RingsDB user Christian_Medic. Notes included in the email indicated they were interested in playing this deck through the Saga campaign so I will be testing this deck through some of the quests in the campaign. The description mentions this deck partly designed to make Tactics … Continue reading Arrows in the Dark 2.0 by Christian_Medic
Tactics
An Orc, A Goblin and a Spider Walk Into a Trap by OKTarg
The Dunedain deck is a challenging archetype to make function as a solo deck. I've played and built lots of Dunedain decks but for the most part, they are usually built for a specific quest or for a multiplayer setting. This is a Dunedain deck built specifically to function on its own. This deck was … Continue reading An Orc, A Goblin and a Spider Walk Into a Trap by OKTarg
A King, A Prince and a Shield-Maiden by SwampFox4776
This thematic Tactics/Leadership deck was built and sent to my by RingsDB use SwampFox4776. The hero lineup includes some of the primary characters from the Battle of Pelannor Fields and the new leadership that came out of the losses taken in that battle. With Beorn being the exception, the allies are all Rohan and Gondor … Continue reading A King, A Prince and a Shield-Maiden by SwampFox4776
Deck #88 – Radagast… the Wind Beneath My Wings
A Radagast deck? What new wizardy is this? This Eagle/Radagast deck was sent to me by MDuckworth83 on RingsDB. This deck uses Grima and Hirgon to reduce the cost of the expensive eagle allies and even runs the infamous Radagast ally to provide some more resources for playing and healing eagles. The deck description is … Continue reading Deck #88 – Radagast… the Wind Beneath My Wings
Deck #80 – Flying Solo
When Tactics Eowyn was released, the Mono Tactics deck because a truly viable solo deck. When Hirgon was released, he catapulted this archetype into a very powerful position. This year Grimbeorn the Old is shaking up the Tactics meta again and I think he's here to stay! This mono Tactics Eagle deck was created and … Continue reading Deck #80 – Flying Solo
Deck #74 – Grimbard
Grimbeorn likes his attachments and it can be a challenge to pick accompanying heroes that provide the right sphere support to give him supporting attachments. Bard Son of Brand helps with that problem with his ability to pay for Item attachments from any sphere. The Hauberk of Mail is a great attachment for Grimbeorn since … Continue reading Deck #74 – Grimbard
Deck #72 – Beorn to be Wild
So far this Rhovanion/Ered Mithrin cycle hasn't been stingy with it's power level! LOTR LCG players have enjoyed the release of some very strong cards lately and Grimbeorn is the latest powerful furry hotness. The fascinating thing about Grimbeorn is that he functions in a similar capacity to his father Beorn, but you have to … Continue reading Deck #72 – Beorn to be Wild
Deck #73 – To Beorn or Not to Be
This second Grimbeorn deck I'm looking at was built and posted to RingsDB by Alduc. This as Beorny as you can get! It features both Beorn and Grimbeorn as heroes and has the full 3 copies of all 3 Beorning allies. The description acknowledges that willpower will be light in this deck but the Beornings … Continue reading Deck #73 – To Beorn or Not to Be
Deck #68 – Gandalf Stormcrow
This deck caught my eye when it was first published on RingsDB but I didn't have a chance to play it right away. A couple days later a friend of mine recommended it to me so I'm going to take it for a spin! Gandalf Stormcrow was created and published on RingsDB by pconners. The … Continue reading Deck #68 – Gandalf Stormcrow
Fellowship #2 Three Hunters + Two Rings
Today I have a chance to play a fellowship of two decks submitted by Psychorocka. The first deck features strong Noldor heroes, a good bit of willpower and support and the second deck contains the Three Hunters as heroes and it covers the combat phase. First Impressions This combination looks entertaining! I like the looks … Continue reading Fellowship #2 Three Hunters + Two Rings
LOTR Deck Testing Ground 