Pack Master - Johktari build from episode 4 of Arcane Duels

[Intangible0]

Hey All,

I realized that I should have put this into the forums after I created the deck on episode 4 of Arcane Duels. So here it is. Feedback appreciated.

Also, if you want to check out the process of me building this book then here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi5KY8GTQA0

And if you want to post anything on the original thread in the General section, then here's the link for that:
http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=14569.0

[spellbook]
[spellbookheader]
[spellbookname]Pack Master[/spellbookname]
[mage]Johktari Beastmaster[/mage]
[/spellbookheader]
[spells]
[spellclass]Attack[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1a09]1 x  Jet Stream[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a08]1 x  Geyser[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWA02]1 x  Force Hammer[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNA01]2 x  Acid Ball[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Conjuration[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1w04]1 x  Wall of Thorns[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1j10]1 x  Lair[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1w02]2 x  Wall of Stone[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNJ10]1 x  Stranglevine[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1j22]2 x  Tanglevine[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1j13]1 x  Mana Flower[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Creature[/spellclass]
[mwcard=DNC21]1 x  Thornlasher[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c29]1 x  Redclaw, Alpha Male[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKC02]2 x  Dire Wolf[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c38]3 x  Timber Wolf[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c04]3 x  Bitterwood Fox[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Enchantment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1e16]1 x  Force Hold[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e32]1 x  Regrowth[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE02]1 x  Akiro's Favor[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE04]1 x  Brace Yourself[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e20]1 x  Harmonize[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e25]1 x  Maim Wings[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e09]1 x  Agony[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e14]1 x  Enfeeble[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e36]1 x  Rhino Hide[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e01]2 x  Bear Strength[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e07]1 x  Cobra Reflexes[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e21]1 x  Hawkeye[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE06]1 x  Lion Savagery[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e29]1 x  Nullify[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Equipment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKQ02]2 x  Hunting Bow[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q07]1 x  Elemental Cloak[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q06]1 x  Dragonscale Hauberk[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKQ06]1 x  Eagleclaw Boots[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Incantation[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1i12]2 x  Force Push[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i15]1 x  Knockdown[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i23]2 x  Rouse the Beast[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i06]2 x  Dispel[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i04]1 x  Charge[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i03]1 x  Call of the Wild[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI06]1 x  Defend[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i10]1 x  Evade[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i28]1 x  Teleport[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i07]2 x  Dissolve[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i14]1 x  Heal[/mwcard]
[/spells]
[cost]Total cost: 120 pts[/cost]
[/spellbook]

[zorro]

With the many bleeds expected, maybe it could be usefull a deadlock?

[reddawn]

I don't really see enough creatures here.  1 flower, a Lair and a harmonize, combined with the fact that there are not max copies of the level 1-2 dogs means that against more defensive builds, you're not going to have enough cards to throw at them if your dogs are being controlled/destroyed.

I haven't seen much of a reason for playing more than 1 Dire Wolf.  They roll really high potentially, but they require some effort to really work, and aren't very flexible.  I almost always play all of my other T. Wolves before I play a D. Wolf, because they're just more well-rounded.  Conjurations are a big deal, and with most non-living conjurations having 2-3 armor or so, there's a big difference between 3 dice and 4, and it's even worse for living conjurations, which either have regenerate, armor or both.

I would just take out non-essentials and make sure you have enough T. Wolves and foxes to make sure your deck doesn't run out of threats in the middle of the game.  Redclaw isn't exceptional without much of a pack.
 

[Intangible0]

With the many bleeds expected, maybe it could be usefull a deadlock?

You know, since I'm not running any heals that's an interesting idea.

I don't really see enough creatures here.  1 flower, a Lair and a harmonize, combined with the fact that there are not max copies of the level 1-2 dogs means that against more defensive builds, you're not going to have enough cards to throw at them if your dogs are being controlled/destroyed.

I haven't seen much of a reason for playing more than 1 Dire Wolf.  They roll really high potentially, but they require some effort to really work, and aren't very flexible.  I almost always play all of my other T. Wolves before I play a D. Wolf, because they're just more well-rounded.  Conjurations are a big deal, and with most non-living conjurations having 2-3 armor or so, there's a big difference between 3 dice and 4, and it's even worse for living conjurations, which either have regenerate, armor or both.

I would just take out non-essentials and make sure you have enough T. Wolves and foxes to make sure your deck doesn't run out of threats in the middle of the game.  Redclaw isn't exceptional without much of a pack.
 

It does seem a little light on the creatures for a beastmaster. The way I looked at it was if the game ended by turn 10-12 I would fill up my quota for creatures.

I personally like Dire Wolves and don't seem to get too bogged down on their bloodthirsty restraint. However, T. Wolves just may be the superior creature here. You have a good point on Redclaw.

All in all I guess the way I looked at it was that I didn't want to build a mass army of small creatures and I wanted the bow to do some talking. Perhaps I should get a game in with this exact build to find out...