Savjz DK Control Mage
- Last updated Sep 6, 2017 (Frozen Throne)
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Wild
- 11 Minions
- 18 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Control Mage
- Crafting Cost: 12000
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 8/31/2017 (Frozen Throne)
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[20 upvotes = full guide] Okay lads, time to make a guide, thanks for the upvotes.
- Mulligan
vs Jade Druid - Arcanologist,Primordial Glyph,Skulking Geist, Arcane Intellect
vs Big Priest - Arcanologist, Primordial Glyph, Polymorph, Arcane Intellect
vs Pirate Warrior - Arcanologist,Frostbolt,Primordial Glyph,Doomsayer
vs Midrange Murloc Paladin - Arcanologist,Frostbolt,Primordial Glyph,Doomsayer
vs Midrange Hunter - Arcanologist,Frostbolt,Primordial Glyph,Doomsayer
vs Handlock - Arcanologist,Frostbolt,Primordial Glyph,Arcane Intellect
vs Secret Mage - Arcanologist,Frostbolt,Primordial Glyph,Doomsayer
vs Exodia Mage - Arcanologist,Arcane Intellect,Primordial Glyph,Medivh's Valet
- Strategy
The main priority for this deck is keeping the board clean and surviving aggro till Frost Lich Jaina is played. We all are fed up with Jade Druids, well this deck counters Jades thanks to cards like Skulking Geist,Frost Nova +Doomsayer combo, as I mentioned above Skulking Geist is win condition against Jade Druids so try to keep it while mulliganing.
- FAQ
Why Sindragosa?
Because it has good stats for 8 mana, and tokens are good targets for Icy Touch of Frost Lich Jaina. Besides vs control +2x legendaries are always welcome.
Why No Medivh, the Guardian?
It's because of lack of big spells like Firelands Portal,Pyroblast, but if you add Firelands Portal, you can replace Sindragosa to Medivh, the Guardian
Why Baron Geddon?
Since Baron Geddon is an elemental and suits the deck very well, it is recommended to replace it. It's very good against all. Try to play it after Frost Lich Jaina to get healed in the end of your turn. Ppl are used to call him "Reno Geddon". But If you lack dust, you can add Alexstrasza instead.
Why The Lich King?
The Lich King is the most powerful 8 drop in the standard and sometimes it gives a game charging cards. Besides, it has a taunt, so it will protect your face one turn or two.
This card is made for control decks. Good stats for 5 mana, also very useful vs Control decks and fatigue matchups, pack sometimes gives you the cards you needed like legendary/taunt minions/aoe spells/card draw.
- Replacements
vs Aggro (Pirates/Murlocs/Tokens)
-1x Meteor +1x Volcanic Potion
-1x Elise the Trailblazer +1x Cabalist's Tome or Cult Apothecary
vs Control (Demonlock/Razakus/Paladin)
-1x Meteor +1x Firelands Portal or Pyros
-1x Blizzard +1x The Black Knight
-1x Baron Geddon +1x Alexstrasza
Sorry if I missed something and if you have questions, you can ask below in comments
All the legandaries are explained, but what about Meteor? Is it worth crafting?
For this deck I lack The Lich King and 2 Meteors
Let's see how everything is changed after the nerf, Play with 1 copy of Meteor, replace it with The Black Knight or Alexstrasza
I don't have neither The Black Knight nor Alexstrasza. But I have Pyros :)
Then you can try Pyros. Good luck
Is there any tech card against Fatigue Warrior and Quest Mage, I have face many of those.
You can add Eater of Secrets, but I donno about Fatigue warriors, I meet them rarely
Seems like a very fun deck! But I can't find any videos of Savjz using this build, he's always playing a Kazakus version.
Edit - Found it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jH-g-cgLs But Savjz plays many versions of this deck, though this seems the cheapest
check Savjz's youtube channel
Replacements for Elise the Trailblazer?
The Black Knight / Cabalist's Tome / Alexstrasza / Pyros
replacements for medivh valet? I did't buy the expansion and really don't plan on doing it anytime soon... suggestions?
Bloodmage Thalnos/Pyros /Volcanic Potion
Replacements for The Lich King?
Alexstrasza / The Black Knight
Only cards I don't have are Geddon, Sindragosa and FLJaina. I'm willing to craft Jaina since she's a death knight, but how crucial are the other two? I can see the importance of both, but I'm leaning towards Sindragosa a bit.
replacement for baron geddon?
Alexstrasza
One of the best mage decks out there at the moment imo. Currently 17-7 with it. Note that I switched -1x meteor for +1x volcanic potion before starting my run on this.
any replacements for Elise the Trailblazer and 2x Meteor?
The Black Knight or Arfus. It's better to have at least one copy of Meteor