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Dominating Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond requires strategic class selection and precise card curation. We’ve analyzed competitive playstyles to compile these high-performance deck builds for various factions.
Optimal Deck Strategies for Recent Expansion
Our selection highlights five meta-defining archetypes, complete with card lists and tactical recommendations.
Portalcraft Aggro Build




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This Portalcraft build demonstrates remarkable adaptability through efficient resource cycling. Prioritizes healing, swarm tactics, and board control with predominantly low-cost cards. Mastery requires practice but yields explosive potential. | Artifact Recharge x 3 Leah, Bellringer Angel x 3 Phildau, Lionheart Ward x 3 Ironheart Hunter x 3 Stream of Life x 3 Kitty Cannoneer x 3 Miriam, the Resolute x 3 Eudie, Maiden Reborn x 3 Bullet from Beyond x 1 Alouette, Doomwright Ward x 3 Doomwright Resurgence x 3 Ancient Cannon x 3 Olivia, Heroic Dark Angel x 3 Ralmia, Sonic Boom x 3 |
Dragoncraft Tempo Deck




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A balanced Dragoncraft lineup blending early pressure with late-game threats. Features consistent ramp mechanics and versatile removal options. Ideal for players valuing straightforward yet powerful plays. | Fan of Otohime x 1 Leah, Bellringer Angel x 3 Searing Firenewt x 3 Little Dragon Nanny x 3 Dragonsign x 3 Goldennote Melody x 3 Draconic Berserker x 3 Marion, Ravishing Dragonewt x 3 Liu Feng, Goldennote Ward x 3 Battleforged Dragon Keeper x 3 Zahar, Stormwave Dragoon x 3 Forte, Blackwing Dragoon x 3 Olivia, Heroic Dark Angel x 3 Burnite, Anathema of Flame x 2 Garyu, Fabled Dragonkin x 1 |
Forestcraft Swarm Setup




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Specializes in creature flooding through cost-effective synergies. Overwhelms opponents with numerous summoned units, enhanced by recursive buff effects. While simple conceptually, execution demands careful sequencing. | Bug Alert x 3 Fairy Convocation x 3 Phildau, Lionheart Ward x 3 Detective’s Lens x 3 Fairy Tamer x 3 Stray Beastman x 3 Fay Twinkletoes x 3 Baby Carbuncle x 3 Lily, Crystalian Innocence x 3 Wild Profusion x 3 Vigilant Detective x 3 Apollo, Heaven’s Envoy x 3 Seraphic Tidings x 3 Capricious Sprite x 1 |
Abysscraft Control Variant




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A complex Abysscraft strategy balancing self-sustain and disruptive mechanics. Requires precise timing for sacrifice synergies and health management. Rewarding for skilled tacticians willing to master its intricacies. | Lilith Enchanting Succubus x 3 Reaper’s Deathslash x 3 Devious Lesser Mummy x 3 Nameless Demon x 3 Mino, Shrewd Reaper x 3 Beryl, Nightmare Incarnate x 3 Chaos Cyclone x 2 Soul Predation x 3 Rage of Serpents x 3 Aryll, Moonstruck Vampire x 3 Little Miss Bonemancer x 3 Balto, Dusk Bounty Hunter x 3 Shadowcrypt Memorial x 3 Mistress of the Fanged x 2 |
Swordcraft Midrange Combo




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Swordcraft’s token swarm approach combines board presence with potent buff effects. Leverages synergistic commander/officer interactions to create overwhelming mid-game advantages through strategic reinforcements and stat boosts. | Flashstep Quickblader x 3 Luminous Commander x 3 Royal Coachwoman x 3 Ignominious Samurai x 2 Luminous Lancetrooper x 3 Lyria, Luminous Potionwright x 3 Valse, Silent Sniper x 3 Kagemitsu, Enduring Warrior x 3 Ironcrown Majesty x 2 Zirconia, Ironcrown Ward x 3 Luminous Magus x 3 Albert, Levin Stormsaber x 3 Ernesta, Peace Hawker x 2 Amelia, Silver Captain x 3 Amalia, Luxsteel Paladin |