New to druid

[TheVineMarkers]

Hello all!
I am new to mage wars in general,just picked it up two weeks ago and have enjoyed the aspect of theory crafting ever since. I have read many posts on here,before I joined the forum. Well,I joined the forum and now i'm starting to see more things that werent evident before. For instance mage wars academy cards being used,interesting. So.. I've made my first spellbook and would like some skeptic criticism. Thanks!

[silverclawgrizzly]

Welcome! Post your book or send it to me privately and I'll give it a look.

[Biblofilter]

Welcome to Mage Wars and to the Forums!

Druids really strong with real strong ability to effect most of the arena.

You could post your spellbook in the spellbook section, but really

Play, Play, Play!

Is the best advice i can give.

[TheVineMarkers]

Woah super fast responses guys,Thankyou. I'm gonna post my book on here,I went to before but it wasn't admin approved(may have been overlooked) Gonna put it together now!One moment.

[Reddicediaries]

Welcome!
Druid is SUPER strong. Many players consider her one of the best if not the best mage.
Druid actually doesn't have that many ways to play primarily because her plant selection and mage specific cards are really limited.
That doesn't affect her performance though.
She's really hard to get right (the hardest mage along with siren to play well/ get right imo) and I would not recommend to new players. However, if you want to test her out, by all means go ahead!

[TheVineMarkers]

[spellbook]
[spellbookheader]
[spellbookname]Druids[/spellbookname]
[mage]Druid[/mage]
[/spellbookheader]
[spells]
[spellclass]Attack[/spellclass]
[mwcard=DNA01]3 x  Acid Ball[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKA01]2 x  Surging Wave[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Conjuration[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1j22]5 x  Tanglevine[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNJ12]1 x  Vine Tree[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNJ08]2 x  Seedling Pod[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNJ09]1 x  Samara Tree[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNW01]2 x  Bloodspine Wall[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNJ02]2 x  Corrosive Orchid[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1j13]3 x  Mana Flower[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Creature[/spellclass]
[mwcard=DNC20]2 x  Vine Snapper[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c36]1 x  Tarok, the Skyhunter[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c14]2 x  Feral Bobcat[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNC10]3 x  Raptor Vine[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNC21]2 x  Thornlasher[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNC17]1 x  Tataree[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNC06]1 x  Kralathor, The Devourer[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKC09]1 x  Giant Wolf Spider[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKC03]1 x  Galador, Protector of Straywood[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c13]1 x  Fellella, Pixie Familiar[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Enchantment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=DNE01]1 x  Barkskin[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e29]2 x  Nullify[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e01]2 x  Bear Strength[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE06]1 x  Lion Savagery[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKE04]2 x  Enchantment Transfusion[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e13]1 x  Eagle Wings[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e20]1 x  Harmonize[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e36]4 x  Rhino Hide[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e03]2 x  Bull Endurance[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Equipment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKQ06]1 x  Eagleclaw Boots[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q09]1 x  Enchanter's Ring[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q16]1 x  Leather Gloves[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q19]1 x  Mage Wand[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q02]1 x  Bearskin[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q08]1 x  Elemental Wand[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNQ04]1 x  Druid's Leaf Ring[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Incantation[/spellclass]
[mwcard=DNI02]2 x  Burst of Thorns[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i12]1 x  Force Push[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i15]1 x  Knockdown[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i07]3 x  Dissolve[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i06]3 x  Dispel[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i23]2 x  Rouse the Beast[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNI04]1 x  Renewing Rain[/mwcard]
[/spells]
[cost]Total cost: 120 pts[/cost]
[/spellbook]

The lack of teleport is because I'm gonna use thornlashers,I know it seems offputting but I figure I have the armor to deal with it,could be wrong. I was also opting for rain cloud in here somewhere,but tarok is temporary until it arrives in the mail May have to playtest it. But that's pretty much it,Using stuck conditions for spider,etc etc. Think my deck is pretty self explanatory,if you're confused on anything id be glad to answer! Spent 5 hours putting this together what I feel to be effective. I grabbed both trees because I feel like I can have a more aggressive approach if id like,using seedlings to turn into mana flowers later on perhaps,while I go into the NC and start causing madness there. Could be wrong,just theory crafted is all. I read alot of posts from ACG and violentray. And I know silverclaw always recommends the grizzlies Oh.. Also note the ferals are for kral,but I got mw academy on its way for the asps to replace. And those awesome enchants..

[V10lentray]

Druid is the best mage.

you can go all plant based, or plants and animals.

I go all plant based, with a heavy focus on enchantments traps walls and Push / Pull spells.

I have no idea what to do with the Siren.... I want to like her, but I'm so lost.

[TheVineMarkers]

Speak of the devil! lol That's not a bad gig,I'm very partial to my giant spider though Always good to throw some confusing and game changing conditions in there. Armor doesn't mean much when you rip through 3 hp an upkeep with slows and holds

[wtcannonjr]

Druid is the best mage.

you can go all plant based, or plants and animals.

I go all plant based, with a heavy focus on enchantments traps walls and Push / Pull spells.

I have no idea what to do with the Siren.... I want to like her, but I'm so lost.

You can try playing Siren similar to Druid. Shallow Seas replace vines  for the hindering effect. While they cost more in mana and actions they can be cast 2 zones away and Naiya is a moving Spawnpoint for Shallow Seas, among other uses. Meeren Harpooners and Kraken replace Thornlashers. Coral Reef replaces Bloodspine wall. Plus Siren has that Tsunami spell and ability to call creatures though the Coral Reefs. Crocodile and Hunting Bow could even combine but I haven't tried that combo yet.

[farkas1]

Druid is the best mage.

you can go all plant based, or plants and animals.

I go all plant based, with a heavy focus on enchantments traps walls and Push / Pull spells.

I have no idea what to do with the Siren.... I want to like her, but I'm so lost.

You can try playing Siren similar to Druid. Shallow Seas replace vines  for the hindering effect. While they cost more in mana and actions they can be cast 2 zones away and Naiya is a moving Spawnpoint for Shallow Seas, among other uses. Meeren Harpooners and Kraken replace Thornlashers. Coral Reef replaces Bloodspine wall. Plus Siren has that Tsunami spell and ability to call creatures though the Coral Reefs. Crocodile and Hunting Bow could even combine but I haven't tried that combo yet.

Yep this is the way I have played her to have pretty good success.  It takes longer to setup due to mana cost.  But it is super effective with shallow sea, urchins, + wall.  I also go pretty heavy on equipment making it tough for her to get hit. 

[TheVineMarkers]

Very interesting. I had the idea that may have been wrong,but I thought it best to stick to one mage to learn strengths and weaknesses. That's how I usually play games anyhow xD

[zot]

thst is good. but to play better against other mages i think it is very helpful to have played them yourself. you would have better insight on what to expect from an opponent. and having played them, it may improve your book building for your preferred mage.

[zot]

i also think the ad duel tournament where everyone had to play different mages for each match was a great idea. forced participants outside their comfort zone.

[TheVineMarkers]

Very valid points,I appreciate all of the feedback. Thankyou all so much,any peeves on the book? I'm sure there will be alot

[zot]

good luck in your matches. one comment i would foreshadow is that no book survives contact with the enemy. i would not be surprised if after a match or two at most you see that there are at least a few things you would swap out.


not sure the xfusions are needed.