Been working on a set of EDH decks with the commanders based after each of the class types from the Fate Series. The Classes go as followed: Saber, Archer, Lancer, Caster, Berserker, Assassin and Rider. So far, I have pick out most of the types, but having trouble with two of them. Here is what I have so far:
What is your guy's suggestion for any of these if you don't mind? Thanks in advance!!!
UPDATE: These are the Servants I have come up with so far:
Saber: Geist of Saint Traft
Archer: ???
Lancer: Xenagos, God of Revels (Contradicting my previous statement, I am only using this since he was a mortal before his godhood accession).
Rider: Daretti, Scrap Savant (Unless I can find a more fun Artifact commander since 1) I LOVE USING HIM and 2) I have to have at least one Artifact EDH Deck).
Caster: Sen Triplets (May change if I can find a better Esper Commander for my list).
Berserker: Zurgo Helmsmasher
Assassin: Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Archer: Nylea, God of the Hunt, since her signature weapon is a Bow. Nahiri, the Lithomancer could be neat for either FZ or FSN Archer, since they like summoning/projecting weapons/equipment.
Lancer: Heliod, God of the Sun has a signature Spear of his very own. (Sensing a pattern here?)
Caster: Jhoira of the Ghitu or Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir are great just for being really iconic MTG Wizards. Too bad Liliana of the Veil can't be a Commander, but her MTG Origins version should do the trick when that comes out. Both Casters could certainly be seen as Black-aligned mages.
Berserker: Your suggestion was awesome, other good ones could be Borborygmos Enraged or Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury. The latter Commander really encourages going all out in attacking.
Assassin: This is a tough one, but Dimir really comes to mind. Lazav, Dimir Mastermind could be nice. For FSN Assassin, a samurai would do the best, so something from Kamigawa block, such as: Fumiko the Lowblood, Kentaro, the Smiling Cat (A terrible Commander since he wants to be in a multicolor Samurai deck, but he totally looks the part!), Konda, Lord of Eiganjo, and last but not least, Toshiro Umezawa (PROBABBLY THE MOST AMAZING OPTION FOR FSN ASSASSIN!)
I had noticed that looking around. I had thought about the new Nissa coming out since her Origins art pictures her using a bow. Can't think of other archers that use swords outside of Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Archer: Nylea, God of the Hunt, since her signature weapon is a Bow. Nahiri, the Lithomancer could be neat for either FZ or FSN Archer, since they like summoning/projecting weapons/equipment.
Lancer: Heliod, God of the Sun has a signature Spear of his very own. (Sensing a pattern here?)
Caster: Jhoira of the Ghitu or Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir are great just for being really iconic MTG Wizards. Too bad Liliana of the Veil can't be a Commander, but her MTG Origins version should do the trick when that comes out. Both Casters could certainly be seen as Black-aligned mages.
Berserker: Your suggestion was awesome, other good ones could be Borborygmos Enraged or Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury. The latter Commander really encourages going all out in attacking.
Assassin: This is a tough one, but Dimir really comes to mind. Lazav, Dimir Mastermind could be nice. For FSN Assassin, a samurai would do the best, so something from Kamigawa block, such as: Fumiko the Lowblood, Kentaro, the Smiling Cat (A terrible Commander since he wants to be in a multicolor Samurai deck, but he totally looks the part!), Konda, Lord of Eiganjo, and last but not least, Toshiro Umezawa (PROBABBLY THE MOST AMAZING OPTION FOR FSN ASSASSIN!)
I love the Fate series, fun idea, sir!
There are a lot of good suggestions here! I have been thinking of avoiding using the gods since in the series, while demi gods were, mortals were pretty much the only things that could be summoned.
So happy there are more lovers of the fate series here!
Captain Sisay for FZ Archer, with legendary artifacts and equipments. You can even include other equipments and tutors for them.
Eitherone of the Niv-Mizzets for FSN Archer. The card draw can represent knowledge and the pinging can represent another weapon in unlimited blade works.
It also makes sense storywise as the pinging will be too fast for the tutoring to keep up.
We had a bit of a discussion on this around the same time last year, so you may get some ideas from that thread as well. Tldr, the potential creatures we thought up then were (take them with a few grains of salt):
Bosh, Iron Golem for FSN Archer, coz you can actually throw exploding swords at people.
That wouldn't be a bad idea. My thing with Bosh is that he just cost too much IMO to be an effective commander. I normally don't like having them cost more than 6 at most.
We had a bit of a discussion on this around the same time last year, so you may get some ideas from that thread as well. Tldr, the potential creatures we thought up then were (take them with a few grains of salt):
The theme I am trying to create is more based off the classes from Fate/Stay Night/Zero rather than the servants. Which is why I would prefer to use humanoid commanders rather than Dragons or beasts. If their own personal lore (which is why I love legendary creatures in this game), I try to fit them into the class accordingly.
I am VERY tempted to rebuild Captain Sisay as a Rider or Archer class (if Only I knew she used a bow).
Tetsuo Umezawa, Lady Caleria, and Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile are probably the most iconic legendary Archers if you're looking for something straightforward, and Anafenza, the Foremost makes for a reasonable Rider on the art front if you were willing to make one of your other decks into your artifacts deck.
Tetsuo Umezawa, Lady Caleria, and Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile are probably the most iconic legendary Archers if you're looking for something straightforward, and Anafenza, the Foremost makes for a reasonable Rider on the art front if you were willing to make one of your other decks into your artifacts deck.
At this point, I just need an archer. Have been mulling over changing my artifact edh to esper, but I hated the last esper deck I did. I will consider it!
Grixis has access to much of the same artifact shenanigans as Esper, and whatever W tools are lost can be made up with Feldon/Welder/Daretti. If you don't mind Umezawa being an Artificer/Archer, you could have your final team end up something like this:
Whatever you do for Archer (Gilgamesh), that dude's got to have some chains at his disposal. They were his trump card for Rider (F/Z) and saved him from Berzerker (F/SN 2006), as well. Dude is always falling back on those things.
Grixis has access to much of the same artifact shenanigans as Esper, and whatever W tools are lost can be made up with Feldon/Welder/Daretti. If you don't mind Umezawa being an Artificer/Archer, you could have your final team end up something like this:
With Rider & Caster having the most freedom to shift colors/Commanders if you have preferences towards one color/playstyle or another.
Not a bad list! I just wish I liked the art for Tetsuo Umezawa
I love the esper colors so I do want to try to keep them within the 7. I only wish Daretti could be considered more Rider Material since he has a mount of sorts!
I looked at her, but had an issue with the art. Not a super huge fan I may wait to see what the new Origins Nissa brings since her art depicts her as an Archer.
Not a bad list! I just wish I liked the art for Tetsuo Umezawa
I looked at her, but had an issue with the art. Not a super huge fan I may wait to see what the new Origins Nissa brings since her art depicts her as an Archer.
Alt-art Alters can be your friend if you ever have an issue with a cards art, but enjoy it's flavor/mechanics, though depending on how you go through with it it'll either be time consuming, expensive, or questioningly legal, so....
Waiting for Nissa might be the best plan, as any Archer deck is going to want to try and play Greatbow Doyen if possible.
Not a bad list! I just wish I liked the art for Tetsuo Umezawa
I looked at her, but had an issue with the art. Not a super huge fan I may wait to see what the new Origins Nissa brings since her art depicts her as an Archer.
Alt-art Alters can be your friend if you ever have an issue with a cards art, but enjoy it's flavor/mechanics, though depending on how you go through with it it'll either be time consuming, expensive, or questioningly legal, so....
Waiting for Nissa might be the best plan, as any Archer deck is going to want to try and play Greatbow Doyen if possible.
I was not aware of that card! That's pretty awesome! Hopefully, Nissa doesn't disappoint. Every card I get excited about always ends up lackluster :/
Been working on a set of EDH decks with the commanders based after each of the class types from the Fate Series. The Classes go as followed: Saber, Archer, Lancer, Caster, Berserker, Assassin and Rider. So far, I have pick out most of the types, but having trouble with two of them. Here is what I have so far:
Saber: Geist of Saint Traft/Daxos of Meletis
Archer: ???
Lancer: ???
Rider: Daretti, Scrap Savant (His wheelchair being considered a mount of sorts)
Caster: Sen Triplets
Berserker: Zurgo Helmsmasher
Assassin: Teysa, Orzhov Scion
What is your guy's suggestion for any of these if you don't mind?
UPDATE: These are the Servants I have come up with so far:
Saber: Geist of Saint Traft
Archer: ???
Lancer: Xenagos, God of Revels (Contradicting my previous statement, I am only using this since he was a mortal before his godhood accession).
Rider: Daretti, Scrap Savant (Unless I can find a more fun Artifact commander since 1) I LOVE USING HIM and 2) I have to have at least one Artifact EDH Deck).
Caster: Sen Triplets (May change if I can find a better Esper Commander for my list).
Berserker: Zurgo Helmsmasher
Assassin: Teysa, Orzhov Scion
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There's a few legendary archers out there unless you're going to keep the "archers that use swords" tradition.
Archer: Nylea, God of the Hunt, since her signature weapon is a Bow. Nahiri, the Lithomancer could be neat for either FZ or FSN Archer, since they like summoning/projecting weapons/equipment.
Lancer: Heliod, God of the Sun has a signature Spear of his very own. (Sensing a pattern here?)
Rider: Hazezon Tamar is a good one, Sisters of Stone Death is a good one for FSN Rider. Darien, King of Kjeldor features a horse prominently and can provide a good theme for FZ Rider. Also Tajic, Blade of the Legion.
Caster: Jhoira of the Ghitu or Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir are great just for being really iconic MTG Wizards. Too bad Liliana of the Veil can't be a Commander, but her MTG Origins version should do the trick when that comes out. Both Casters could certainly be seen as Black-aligned mages.
Berserker: Your suggestion was awesome, other good ones could be Borborygmos Enraged or Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury. The latter Commander really encourages going all out in attacking.
Assassin: This is a tough one, but Dimir really comes to mind. Lazav, Dimir Mastermind could be nice. For FSN Assassin, a samurai would do the best, so something from Kamigawa block, such as: Fumiko the Lowblood, Kentaro, the Smiling Cat (A terrible Commander since he wants to be in a multicolor Samurai deck, but he totally looks the part!), Konda, Lord of Eiganjo, and last but not least, Toshiro Umezawa (PROBABBLY THE MOST AMAZING OPTION FOR FSN ASSASSIN!)
I love the Fate series, fun idea, sir!
Maybe Surrak Dragonclaw with a Dragon Subtheme (want to use the new Sarkhan Unbroken somewhere).
I had noticed that looking around. I had thought about the new Nissa coming out since her Origins art pictures her using a bow. Can't think of other archers that use swords outside of Nahiri, the Lithomancer
There are a lot of good suggestions here! I have been thinking of avoiding using the gods since in the series, while demi gods were, mortals were pretty much the only things that could be summoned.
So happy there are more lovers of the fate series here!
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Either one of the Niv-Mizzets for FSN Archer. The card draw can represent knowledge and the pinging can represent another weapon in unlimited blade works.
It also makes sense storywise as the pinging will be too fast for the tutoring to keep up.
Godo, bandit warlord can work for FZ Berserker. You can even include vulshok battlemaster, ogre geargrabber, and bludgeon brawl for more thematic cards. Add mycosynth lattice to the mix for EVEN MORE EQUIPS.
Saber: Darien, King of Kjeldor (Because King), Thalia, Guardian of Thraben (Magic Resistance), Mageta the Lion (Excalibur), Saffi Eriksdotter (Martyr/Avalon), Crovax Ascendant Hero (Charisma)
Archer: Sliver Overlord (Tutors=Gate of Babylon), Reaper King (Scarecrow Vindicate as GoB spam), Cromat (Independent Action).
Lancer: Daxos of Meletis (for tragedy), Isamaru, Hound of Konda (for loyalty), Linvala, Keeper of Silence (for ability lockdown), Lavinia of the Tenth (for lockdown).
Rider: Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran (Boros combat control), Anax & Cymede (Waver as Cymede
Caster: Ertai the Corrupted (Hero gone bad), Wrexial, the Risen Deep (eldritch monster), The Mimeoplasm (eldritch abomination), Horobi, Death's Wail (things turn out bad for pretty much anything he touched).
Berserker: Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch (because I had bad early ideas, and Mardu wasn't really a thing back then), Rakdos, Lord of Riots (because... I'm not sure...), Godo, Bandit Warlord (because Godo).
Assassin: Marrow-Gnawer (stealth rat army), Kiku, Night's Flower (female assassin), Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief (female assassin), Lazav, Dimir Mastermind (stealth and impersonations).
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That wouldn't be a bad idea. My thing with Bosh is that he just cost too much IMO to be an effective commander. I normally don't like having them cost more than 6 at most.
I will give the post a look!
The theme I am trying to create is more based off the classes from Fate/Stay Night/Zero rather than the servants. Which is why I would prefer to use humanoid commanders rather than Dragons or beasts. If their own personal lore (which is why I love legendary creatures in this game), I try to fit them into the class accordingly.
I am VERY tempted to rebuild Captain Sisay as a Rider or Archer class (if Only I knew she used a bow).
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I saw this in an earlier post. A couple of good ideas in there
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At this point, I just need an archer. Have been mulling over changing my artifact edh to esper, but I hated the last esper deck I did. I will consider it!
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Saber: Geist of Saint Traft
Archer: Tetsuo Umezawa
Lancer: Xenagos, God of Revels
Rider: Anafenza, the Foremost//Hazezon Tamar//???
Caster: Sen Triplets//Ertai, the Corrupted//Riku of Two Reflections//???
Berserker: Zurgo Helmsmasher
Assassin: Teysa, Orzhov Scion
With Rider & Caster having the most freedom to shift colors/Commanders if you have preferences towards one color/playstyle or another.
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Modern:
RG Titanshift. A deck made of cards too stupid for EDH.
Retired: Lots. More than I feel you should suffer through or I should type out.
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Not a bad list! I just wish I liked the art for Tetsuo Umezawa
I love the esper colors so I do want to try to keep them within the 7. I only wish Daretti could be considered more Rider Material since he has a mount of sorts!
I looked at her, but had an issue with the art. Not a super huge fan
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Alt-art Alters can be your friend if you ever have an issue with a cards art, but enjoy it's flavor/mechanics, though depending on how you go through with it it'll either be time consuming, expensive, or questioningly legal, so....
Waiting for Nissa might be the best plan, as any Archer deck is going to want to try and play Greatbow Doyen if possible.
RRR - Bosh's School of Hard(cover) Knocks
I was not aware of that card! That's pretty awesome! Hopefully, Nissa doesn't disappoint. Every card I get excited about always ends up lackluster :/
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