Thinking about picking up Kryptik but not sure where to start? Here are some thoughts that may help you make a decision based on your preferred play style.
My name is Donald. Welcome to a series I’m calling “Talking Kryptik”.
I have been playing a variety of TCGs for 30 years now. I love to try out new games and brew decks. I’ve had a lot of fun trying out Kryptik and I’d like to share my experiences with you. I will be adding some Kryptik discussion videos to my Youtube Channel in the future, but for now, let’s just “talk Kryptik” a bit.
Kryptik currently includes 4 main factions. Those factions are Humans, Ascendants, Mystics, and Undead. If you’re just getting started with Kryptik, analyzing each faction is a great way to learn the playstyles you may run into.
Let’s look at the key makeup of each faction and talk about gameplay elements within each.
Humans
The Human faction is made up of white and blue soul energy. Focusing heavily on combat and how to manipulate it, the Humans are an aggressive and powerful tribe.
Cards like Clio
and Flanagan
come down early and attack immediately due to having Eager while Orpheus
and Weiland
can manipulate your opponent’s Island to ensure your attack goes through. Add in some powerful spells like Imposed Withdrawl
for more manipulation of your opponent’s Island and Charlie's Ascendancy
or Feather Graft to buff your citizens. If you haven’t finished them off yet, cards like Charlie
and Tiberius
are sure to add insult to injury. All in all, the Humans are perfect for anyone who likes to play citizens and go attacking.
Ascendants
The Ascendant faction is made up of white and black soul energy. The Ascendant play very much like a ramp style deck. The only faction to include a citizen that can engage to give you additional soul energy a turn in Eligor
, the Ascendant want to fill up the island with high powered citizens as soon as possible. Cards like Raquel
and Kensley
allow you to manipulate the Soul Row by placing additional cards there per turn. Once you have enough soul energy, you’re looking to play powerful finishers like Dookraka
and Osiris. Throw in some Due Process
to pick apart your opponent’s hand and Capital Punishment
to destroy their early game citizens, and you have a combination sure to handle any situation. The Ascendant are the perfect faction for anyone looking to play big citizens and destroy everything their opponent has to offer.
Mystic
The Mystic faction is made up of blue and green soul energy. The Mystics make use of their control elements to manipulate the Island and gain the advantage over their opponents. Cards like Davy
and Estrid
will keep the Island clear of your opponent’s citizens, forcing them to spend a turn casting them over again. If you want to keep those pesky citizens from ever hitting the island in the first place, add Daithi
and Ozara
to counter whatever your opponent has planned. If that wasn’t enough, add some more counter spells in Dead on Arrival
and Rash Judgement
and you’re sure to make your opponent fear any untapped soul energy you end your turn with. Finish it off with powerful draw spells in Fortuity
and Vital Deliverance
, and you’re sure to never be without the right card for the job. Fans of the control play style will find the Mystic to be right at home in their wheelhouse.
Undead
The Undead faction is made up of black and green soul energy. The Undead rely on the use of recursion through their limbo pile to really get a lot of value out of every card. Cards like Zillah
and Corbin
make use of casting citizens from the limbo pile to return to the island. To get the edge in combat, give your citizens the keyword Toxic with Kanaan
allowing them to trade up on bigger creatures. Several of the citizens have abilities that let them benefit from dying like Leif
and Noland
allowing you to draw a card upon death. Throw some spells in the mix like Infinity Blade
and Renewed Tenacity
and you have a value engine that is second to none. Players who want to make the most of their cards using them over and over again will find the Undead faction to be right up their alley.
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This, of course, is just a jumping off point. Find the faction that fits your play style, and then start exploring citizens from other tribes that support your theme. Cards like Amador, Roisin, and Danae
reward you for including citizens of different factions. This is a great way to get added value and create a truly unique deck tailored to your play style.
Whether you’re new to TCG’s or a seasoned veteran, Kryptik is a fun and exciting game with lots of back and forth play that makes every game thrilling and unique. I will include some general decklists below to get you started. Feel free to tweak them to your liking and post your ideas in the comments!
I hope this helps you understand a little more about how to choose a deck and get started in the world of Kryptik!
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Next time on Talking Kryptik we’ll discuss the top played cards and why they are a must!
Donald – ScruffyLookNgaming