Recommended Decks

Every leader supports a variety of play styles, but because each leader offers different starting armies and exclusive cards, different leaders lend themselves to different strategies. For a few ideas, consult the following decks, which come recommended by a group of expert Blitz players.

Cutter

Cutter’s leader-restricted cards support a great forward push with a solid selection of mid-to-high-cost units.

Strategy 1: Balance

Starting Army: Phoenix

This deck includes cards with a wide variety of Energy costs. It also features a good selection of unit types, strong Keywords, a direct-damage Power, and a terrific Hero unit:

Strategy 2: Attack

Starting Army: Raider

This ramping deck focuses on early damage while allowing you to build up to stronger units and Powers as the match progresses:

Isabel

Isabel’s exclusive Power cards make her an excellent choice for distracting enemies or dealing heavy, localized damage.

Strategy 1: Disruption

Starting Army: Hacker

In addition to a strong core of UNSC units, this deck features Powers and Blast units that can turn the tables on much larger forces:

Strategy 2: Map Control

Starting Army: Heavy Weapons

This deck includes unit cards with a good mix of speed and durability, heavy artillery, and some damaging Powers—a combination intended to claim and secure key areas:

Anders

Anders’ leader-restricted cards offer heavy defensive support and plenty of cost-effective units.

Strategy 1: Economy

Starting Army: Sentinel Swarm

This deck presents a selection of low-cost units meant to save Energy as you build up to strong Powers and an excellent Hero unit:

Strategy 2: Battle Control

Starting Army: Tactician

This deck includes powerful buffs to lend your units an edge in large-scale battles:

Atriox

Atriox offers cards that focus on defensive strength, Zone-denial, and a devastating area-of-effect attack.

Strategy 1: Map Control

Starting Army: Warlord

This deck combines a strong core of Banished units with some area-of-effect Powers and a hard-hitting Hero unit:

Strategy 2: Balance

Starting Army: Bulletproof

This deck features an excellent selection of units and a high-damage area-of-effect Power:

Decimus

Decimus’ leader-restricted cards include Siphon units, buffing units, and offensive support Powers perfect for harassing and disrupting opposing armies.

Strategy 1: Battle Control

Starting Army: Berserker

This deck combines a strong core of Banished units with the Rally-enabled Marauder Warchief, performance-enhancing Powers, and an extremely durable Hero unit:

Strategy 2: Disruption

Starting Army: Vampire

This deck includes a good mix of Banished units and some area-of-effect Powers meant to hinder enemy mobility:

Shipmaster

As a whole, the Shipmaster’s leader-restricted cards focus on speed, subterfuge, and efficiency.

Strategy 1: Attack

Starting Army: Assassin

This deck includes a combination of low-cost units, Blast units, and the Teleport Power intended to support surprise attacks on enemy forces:

Strategy 2: Economy

Starting Army: Scout

This deck features a combination of units and Powers meant to support Energy collection and hit-and-run tactics as you build up to the devastating Scarab Assault: