some changes:
Eldrazi Monument -> Akromas Memorial (haste vigilance just so much better... also thinking about other stuff than only the soldiers like producing angels)
Angel's Grace -> Archangel of Thune (grace not many opportunities mostly dead card)
Ballyrush Banneret -> Devout Invocation (that 1 mana for like 10 cards, only nice in early... produce angels is nice test it)
I don't know what your play-group is like, but I dislike Luminarch Ascension very much. In my play groups, dropping one is like turning the game into archenemy, without the schemes.
I would suggest ancient tomb, because it is a land that actually ramps you and will make soliders with Darien out.
I'm a big fan of cards like extraplanar lens, gauntlet of power, and caged sun (I see you do run the sun). Expedition map isn't a bad artifact either if you want to search up Emeria or any of those pain lands to start cranking out soldiers (I know weathered wayfarer can serve here, but it never hurts to have a LITTLE redundancy).
I've been testing Path to Bravery in the Deck, and I really enjoy it with Darien out, especially when I can't dig out a sister or ranger. It also makes combat a little better for you if you get it active.
I had never thought of Well of Lost Dreams before, that is something I will definitely have to test, as Darien's biggest draw back, imo, is the inability to create card advantage through drawing (I use top myself).
Lastly, Strionic Resonator is just fun. In my build and even in your build, Strionic Resonator has a lot neat and interesting synergies, not the least of which is Darien himself.
I don't know what your play-group is like, but I dislike Luminarch Ascension very much. In my play groups, dropping one is like turning the game into archenemy, without the schemes.
I would suggest ancient tomb, because it is a land that actually ramps you and will make soliders with Darien out.
I'm a big fan of cards like extraplanar lens, gauntlet of power, and caged sun (I see you do run the sun). Expedition map isn't a bad artifact either if you want to search up Emeria or any of those pain lands to start cranking out soldiers (I know weathered wayfarer can serve here, but it never hurts to have a LITTLE redundancy).
I've been testing Path to Bravery in the Deck, and I really enjoy it with Darien out, especially when I can't dig out a sister or ranger. It also makes combat a little better for you if you get it active.
I had never thought of Well of Lost Dreams before, that is something I will definitely have to test, as Darien's biggest draw back, imo, is the inability to create card advantage through drawing (I use top myself).
Lastly, Strionic Resonator is just fun. In my build and even in your build, Strionic Resonator has a lot neat and interesting synergies, not the least of which is Darien himself.
cmon you can't not play luminarch in this deck, it's just perfect.... And besides that: the only point why I would cut it is that it did never win till date. Last game I played it got bounced 3 times and then destroyed
Ye Ancient Tomp Ok but I have many painlands already... however worth a thought and btw I like your land that produces soldiers! need that one.... however you run only 1 painland, you really need more of that
and i have an expedition map in already....
path of bravery: NO, the angel is just so much better (angelic skirmisher)
strionic, i have one but i put it in my kaalia deck but i must think about it, drawing 4 cards with scullclamp wouldnt be that bad
Soldiers have been toiling, fighting, endearing - and they have been duly rewarded. Many a soldier has been dubbed a Knight, displaying Legendary acts of courage and distinction! With the set releases of Dominaria and Commander 2017, there is a plethora of new cards to choose from that'll change the way Darien looks upon his legions hence forth.
The decklist is located in the original post. I welcome all comments, suggestions, and criticism.
Eldrazi Monument -> Akromas Memorial (haste vigilance just so much better... also thinking about other stuff than only the soldiers like producing angels)
Angel's Grace -> Archangel of Thune (grace not many opportunities mostly dead card)
Ballyrush Banneret -> Devout Invocation (that 1 mana for like 10 cards, only nice in early... produce angels is nice test it)
6 Darien, King of Kjeldor
//Planeswalker (3)
4 Elspeth, Knight-Errant
4 Ajani Goldmane
5 Elspeth Tirel
//Creatures (26)
1 Serra Ascendant
1 Soul Warden
1 Soul's Attendant
1 Weathered Wayfarer (I think you need this too ;))
2 Suture Priest
2 Auriok Champion
2 Precinct Captain
3 Mentor of the Meek
3 Mirror Entity
3 Preeminent Captain
3 Intrepid Hero
4 Healer of the Pride
4 Hero of Bladehold
4 Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
4 Odric, Master Tactician
4 Goldnight Commander
4 Ranger of Eos
4 Loxodon Gatekeeper
5 Knight-Captain of Eos
5 Stormfront Riders
5 Reveillark
5 Catapult Master
5 Archangel of Thune
6 Sun Titan
6 Angelic Skirmisher
6 Captain of the Watch
1 Swords to Plowshares
1 Path to Exile
1 Condemn
1 Scout's Warning
1 Rebuff the Wicked
2 Bathe in Light
2 Blind Obedience
2 Luminarch Ascension
3 Proclamation of Rebirth
3 Glorious Anthem
3 Abolish
3 Prison Term
3 Mobilization
3 Solemn Offering
3 Guardians' Pledge
4 Faith's Fetters
4 Marshal's Anthem
5 Cathars' Crusade
5 Conqueror's Pledge
5 Hallowed Burial
6 Austere Command
7 Martial Coup
7 Hour of Reckoning
7 Devout Invocation
//Artifacts (8)
1 Skullclamp
2 Jinxed Idol
2 Leonin Sun Standard
2 Shrine of Loyal Legions
4 Well of Lost Dreams
4 Jade Monolith
5 Cryptic Gateway
7 Akroma's Memorial
1 Expedition Map
3 Pristine Talisman
4 Paradise Plume
4 Endless Horizons
6 Caged Sun
1 Eiganjo Castle
1 Tarnished Citadel
1 Buried Ruin
1 Secluded Steppe
1 Kabira Crossroads
1 Windbrisk Heights
1 Daru Encampment
1 Rustic Clachan
1 Emeria, the Sky Ruin
1 Terrain Generator
1 Grand Coliseum
1 City of Brass
1 Forbidding Watchtower
1 Nomad Stadium
19 Plains
Wishlist and Ideas:
I would suggest ancient tomb, because it is a land that actually ramps you and will make soliders with Darien out.
I'm a big fan of cards like extraplanar lens, gauntlet of power, and caged sun (I see you do run the sun). Expedition map isn't a bad artifact either if you want to search up Emeria or any of those pain lands to start cranking out soldiers (I know weathered wayfarer can serve here, but it never hurts to have a LITTLE redundancy).
I've been testing Path to Bravery in the Deck, and I really enjoy it with Darien out, especially when I can't dig out a sister or ranger. It also makes combat a little better for you if you get it active.
I had never thought of Well of Lost Dreams before, that is something I will definitely have to test, as Darien's biggest draw back, imo, is the inability to create card advantage through drawing (I use top myself).
Lastly, Strionic Resonator is just fun. In my build and even in your build, Strionic Resonator has a lot neat and interesting synergies, not the least of which is Darien himself.
cmon you can't not play luminarch in this deck, it's just perfect.... And besides that: the only point why I would cut it is that it did never win till date. Last game I played it got bounced 3 times and then destroyed
Ye Ancient Tomp Ok but I have many painlands already... however worth a thought and btw I like your land that produces soldiers! need that one.... however you run only 1 painland, you really need more of that
and i have an expedition map in already....
path of bravery: NO, the angel is just so much better (angelic skirmisher)
strionic, i have one but i put it in my kaalia deck but i must think about it, drawing 4 cards with scullclamp wouldnt be that bad
(not sure if this constitutes a thread 'necro', but it's my Darien build...so...without further adieu:
Darien, King of Kjeldor is BACK!! And he's better than even!
Soldiers have been toiling, fighting, endearing - and they have been duly rewarded. Many a soldier has been dubbed a Knight, displaying Legendary acts of courage and distinction! With the set releases of Dominaria and Commander 2017, there is a plethora of new cards to choose from that'll change the way Darien looks upon his legions hence forth.
The decklist is located in the original post. I welcome all comments, suggestions, and criticism.
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