I'm one of those dudes that loves to come up with my own decks, and after a TON of revisions starting with an aristocrat type deck (using cruel + judith + a ton of other cards), I've arrived at an incarnation that seems worth sharing.
Firstly -- there are a lot of spots that can be improved, as I spent a lot of wildcards on cards that didn't end up working. This amalgamation can definitely be fine-tuned (I don't even have all the dual lands I need).
I'm sharing it for some feedback and because I feel like it's a super fun deck - that works against lots of other popular decks. It has aggro, large boards, cool combos, lots of card draw, and decent removal. All around - its just a lot of fun to play, and gives a lot of flexibility. Give it a try!
Cruel Celebrant is at the center of this deck. It's not necessary for wins, but it usually comes down to exploding your own board and dealing a game winning amount of damage to the opponent.
Dusk Legion Zealot has been praised, and it deserves it. After not using it for a long time, I found that it is just so darn good at thinning out your deck to help you get the real cards you need. It also synergizes great with Sorin, Vampire Lord.
Skyknight Vanguard is one card that stuck out to me. At first, I needed a red/white flier. This did everything I needed it to - and its a 1/2 that survives the board wipe of Solar Blaze. It mixes great with Cruel Celebrant, and is surprisingly good as an aristocrat deck. I'm surprised more decks don't use it. I'm never upset to see it in my hand.
Mentor of the Meek has gone from 3 to 0 up to 2. 3 mana is costly in this deck. Also, having it in your hand without generators hurts. It's really only great once you have an engine set up.
Legion Warboss and Leonin Warleader are just great cards and they generate tokens. Tokens are good, because the more you have, the more chump blockers and the more damage you do with Cruel Celebrant.
Elenda, the Dusk Rose is just a really fun card, and works great in this deck. It's also the reason I have Costly Plunder. For pesky exile removal. You get to blow up your Elenda, create tokens, and waste their vraska, or lava coil.
Champion of the Dusk is just a large creature, gives cards, and works with Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord. This deck didn't work until I put in Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord. As soon as I crafted 2, the deck started winning...and winning. He brings out celebrant, elenda, champion, dusk legion..all on turn 3, while creating a threat your opponent will go after.
Legion's End is just plain amazing. I wish i had 4. I only have 2. But it just owns this meta.
Sorin, Vampire Lord is for bringing back everything that dies to removal. He also gives life link, which helps greatly against RDW, and has saved me a lot.
Anyway - If you see some things to change, would love to hear it. A lot of these cards are cheap or staples you probably have already. Feel free to try it out. It's definitely a fun deck to play.
I'm one of those dudes that loves to come up with my own decks, and after a TON of revisions starting with an aristocrat type deck (using cruel + judith + a ton of other cards), I've arrived at an incarnation that seems worth sharing.
Firstly -- there are a lot of spots that can be improved, as I spent a lot of wildcards on cards that didn't end up working. This amalgamation can definitely be fine-tuned (I don't even have all the dual lands I need).
I'm sharing it for some feedback and because I feel like it's a super fun deck - that works against lots of other popular decks. It has aggro, large boards, cool combos, lots of card draw, and decent removal. All around - its just a lot of fun to play, and gives a lot of flexibility. Give it a try!
// 23 Creature
4 Cruel Celebrant
4 Skyknight Vanguard
4 Dusk Legion Zealot
2 Mentor of the Meek
3 Legion Warboss
2 Leonin Warleader
2 Elenda, the Dusk Rose
2 Champion of Dusk
2 Costly Plunder
2 Final Payment
// 4 Sorcery
2 Legion's End
2 Solar Blaze
// 22 Land
4 Godless Shrine
4 Isolated Chapel
2 Blood Crypt
2 Dragonskull Summit
2 Clifftop Retreat
1 Temple of Triumph
4 Plains
1 Swamp
2 Mountain
2 Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
3 Sorin, Vampire Lord
2 Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Some explanations:
Cruel Celebrant is at the center of this deck. It's not necessary for wins, but it usually comes down to exploding your own board and dealing a game winning amount of damage to the opponent.
Dusk Legion Zealot has been praised, and it deserves it. After not using it for a long time, I found that it is just so darn good at thinning out your deck to help you get the real cards you need. It also synergizes great with Sorin, Vampire Lord.
Skyknight Vanguard is one card that stuck out to me. At first, I needed a red/white flier. This did everything I needed it to - and its a 1/2 that survives the board wipe of Solar Blaze. It mixes great with Cruel Celebrant, and is surprisingly good as an aristocrat deck. I'm surprised more decks don't use it. I'm never upset to see it in my hand.
Mentor of the Meek has gone from 3 to 0 up to 2. 3 mana is costly in this deck. Also, having it in your hand without generators hurts. It's really only great once you have an engine set up.
Legion Warboss and Leonin Warleader are just great cards and they generate tokens. Tokens are good, because the more you have, the more chump blockers and the more damage you do with Cruel Celebrant.
Elenda, the Dusk Rose is just a really fun card, and works great in this deck. It's also the reason I have Costly Plunder. For pesky exile removal. You get to blow up your Elenda, create tokens, and waste their vraska, or lava coil.
Champion of the Dusk is just a large creature, gives cards, and works with Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord. This deck didn't work until I put in Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord. As soon as I crafted 2, the deck started winning...and winning. He brings out celebrant, elenda, champion, dusk legion..all on turn 3, while creating a threat your opponent will go after.
Legion's End is just plain amazing. I wish i had 4. I only have 2. But it just owns this meta.
Sorin, Vampire Lord is for bringing back everything that dies to removal. He also gives life link, which helps greatly against RDW, and has saved me a lot.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General is just a great card. 2, so I don't get stuck with it early game too often.
Anyway - If you see some things to change, would love to hear it. A lot of these cards are cheap or staples you probably have already. Feel free to try it out. It's definitely a fun deck to play.