To inject variety and test pure fundamental skill, developers frequently feature ‘Draft’ modes in special events and tournaments.
This comprehensive guide will teach you the golden rules of the drafting phase, ensuring you enter the arena with a massive tactical advantage.
The Golden Rules of Picking
The draft phase usually presents you with four choices; you pick one card for yourself, and give the other card to your opponent.
Always ask yourself: “If I give this card to my opponent, do I have a counter for it in the cards I have already drafted?”
- Don’t get caught defenseless.
- Drafting a building (like a Cannon or Tesla) is usually a very safe choice.
- Guaranteed damage is invaluable.
Drafting for the Enemy
Drafting is not just about building a good deck for yourself; it is equally about constructing a terrible deck for your opponent.
Their average elixir cost will skyrocket, their hand will be completely clogged, and they will be unable to defend your cheap, fast attacks.
| Card Pairing | The Keep | What to Give |
|---|---|---|
| Hog Rider vs. If you are you looking for more about tower rush stop by the page. Barbarian Hut | It is a reliable, cheap win condition | It is incredibly expensive and easy to defend against |
| Spell vs Swarm | Take The Log | Give the Skeleton Army |
Embracing the Chaos
Even if you draft perfectly, you will sometimes end up with an incredibly weird, clunky deck due to bad RNG.
Master the draft, and you prove that your skills are universal, not just tied to one specific meta deck.