

First, why don't we start with our G1 line-up?įirst, we'll start by adding four Pure Keeper, Requiel. Considering we'll have 16 triggers, that's 20/50, but we'll figure our triggers out last. We have Shamsiel already, so that's 4/50 so far. So why don't we just build a freaking deck already, hm? It's important to test your deck so you can find whether or not you like the numbers of cards of each grade you have.Īlright, you have your Clan, Focus, Winning Image, and an understanding of the percentages involved with your grade line-up. Some decks like Aqua Force like having great turn one rushes, so the sacrifice a G3 for another G1. Obviously, you can tweak these numbers a bit and solidify certain parts of your game. It's good for a strong G1, a solid G2, and a consistent G3 ride chance. From grade to grade, the probability of getting my ride is as follows:

The reason I chose these numbers is because I like the probablity. This isn't dogmatic, I just personally use it as a rule of thumb. For my decks, I usually use 17 Grade 0's, 15 Grade 1's, 10 Grade 2's and 8 Grade 3's. You want to have more Grade 1's than 2, more 2 than 3. As you're only allowed one partial mulligan at the start of the game, you need to have a balance of units of certain grades.

I chose to run a balanced Angel Feather deck, so for my Winning Image, I'll choose to use Chief Nurse, Shamsiel.Īs I'm sure you know, there are units of Grade 0, 1, 2, and 3. You should choose your Winning Image based on the clan and focus that you chose. For most intensive purposes, Grade 3's are often chosen for this job, however, you can easily build around Grade 2's like Blaster Blade or Peek-a-boo. Third, we want to choose what is called a "Winning Image." Which is to say, the card you're going to build your deck around. Since Angel Feathers have a lot of options, we'll just go for balanced here (more often than not, this is the option that should be picked, but there are times when you just really want to be on the agressive, or you could be the type to like using your defense to your advantage). What is a focus? A focus is to say whether or not you want your deck to be inherently defensive, offensive, or balanced. Second, you'll want to pick your deck's focus. I will choose to use a clan from the United Sanctuary called Angel Feather here. Anywho, for the sake of this guide, I'll choose the first clan that ever wowed me (well second, but that's a long story). So there is no pressure, don't be worried that your favored clan is underpowered or can't win.
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Remember, in competitive CFV, you can win with anything, if you know what you're playing, what you're playing against, and how to play against it.

I personally recommend you choose a clan with artwork you like (I only build decks with good artwork, even today). Still, finding a good starting point is nice. Keep in mind, just because you start with a clan doesn't mean that that clan is what you're stuck with. It's the start of your journey into vanguard. Step One: Choosing Your Clan, Focus, and Winning Image Ĭhoosing your clan is important.
