So there's been a lot of different variations of mage in general, ranging from Secret Mage to Big Spell Mage to Reno Mage. I've really loved Highlander decks this expansion, and Mage is one of my favorite classes. I'm not really short on dust, but I've spent an irresponsible amount already, crafting things like Corrupt the Waters, Untapped Potential and Mogu Cultist.
I really wanna craft Reno Mage, but I've been hesitant to for 2 reasons: 1. I'm pretty sure Luna's Pocket Galaxy is gonna get nerfed and 2. I don't know what list to pick. I've seen people run King Phaoris but also there's a lot of people running Barista Lynchen instead.. So, I want to play Reno Mage, but after crafting Reno the Relicologist, should I craft Phaoris or Lynchen? I honestly can't decide which one is better. Pls help
I run both but if you have to craft one then go with Lynchen. She fits in a lot of other decks. It's such a strong effect. Phaoris is a great card but not as influential as the Barista.
King Phaoris always felt like a win-more card, especially if it slips by the Luna's effect. 10 mana for that effect is very often inconvenient.
Barista Lynchen can be good, but I also think it's quite greedy. However, it's far more playable at normal cost than Phaoris, so it's the safer option.
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The ideal situation along with Siamat, yeah, but the deck runs so many good Battlecry cards that it's almost always playable. Neither card are absolutely vital but the value generation tips more games than Phaoris if I had to guess.
But the bigger reason, Barista is viable in any deck that aims for value and runs Battlecry cards. That's a lot more decks that run a ton of high cost spells.
The ideal situation along with Siamat, yeah, but the deck runs so many good Battlecry cards that it's almost always playable. Neither card are absolutely vital but the value generation tips more games than Phaoris if I had to guess.
But the bigger reason, Barista is viable in any deck that aims for value and runs Battlecry cards. That's a lot more decks that run a ton of high cost spells.
Yeah, I've seen Quest Druid lists that use Phaoris alongside Chef Nomi and Overflow as an alternative win condition to Malygoose shenanigans. There's also that memey Paladin list running only Phaoris with a ton of spells that looks fun af lol. But on the flip side, there's been a bit more refinement in the way of Quest Shaman, and they're starting to use Lynchen too. I might just cave and craft both those cards lol fuck it.
Yeah. My issue is that I've seen Lynchen used in Quest Shamans and Phaoris being used in Quest Druids. I'm not a really big fan of the Malygoose list, so I might try the Phaoris/Nomi variation. Both cards are used in decks I want to play, but it just feels bad dropping 4800 in one sitting lolol
You Actully dont need any of them i play Reno Quest Mage and i found that Barista Lynchen and King Phaoris are not good enough for Highlander mage theres many better options like Alextraza and many survival tools.
You should add many cheap cards in case your Luna pocket was in the bottom of your deck to have deccent WR.
So there's been a lot of different variations of mage in general, ranging from Secret Mage to Big Spell Mage to Reno Mage. I've really loved Highlander decks this expansion, and Mage is one of my favorite classes. I'm not really short on dust, but I've spent an irresponsible amount already, crafting things like Corrupt the Waters, Untapped Potential and Mogu Cultist.
I really wanna craft Reno Mage, but I've been hesitant to for 2 reasons: 1. I'm pretty sure Luna's Pocket Galaxy is gonna get nerfed and 2. I don't know what list to pick. I've seen people run King Phaoris but also there's a lot of people running Barista Lynchen instead.. So, I want to play Reno Mage, but after crafting Reno the Relicologist, should I craft Phaoris or Lynchen? I honestly can't decide which one is better. Pls help
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King is quite greedy. Reno Mage wins many matchups by just curving out. Barista is the sounder choice.
I run both but if you have to craft one then go with Lynchen. She fits in a lot of other decks. It's such a strong effect. Phaoris is a great card but not as influential as the Barista.
Oh is barista for more Zephrys and Reno?
King Phaoris always felt like a win-more card, especially if it slips by the Luna's effect. 10 mana for that effect is very often inconvenient.
Barista Lynchen can be good, but I also think it's quite greedy. However, it's far more playable at normal cost than Phaoris, so it's the safer option.
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Currently playing Dragon Galakrond Priest, Dragon Galakrond Warrior and Highlander Dragon Hunter.
The ideal situation along with Siamat, yeah, but the deck runs so many good Battlecry cards that it's almost always playable. Neither card are absolutely vital but the value generation tips more games than Phaoris if I had to guess.
But the bigger reason, Barista is viable in any deck that aims for value and runs Battlecry cards. That's a lot more decks that run a ton of high cost spells.
Yeah, I've seen Quest Druid lists that use Phaoris alongside Chef Nomi and Overflow as an alternative win condition to Malygoose shenanigans. There's also that memey Paladin list running only Phaoris with a ton of spells that looks fun af lol. But on the flip side, there's been a bit more refinement in the way of Quest Shaman, and they're starting to use Lynchen too. I might just cave and craft both those cards lol fuck it.
Death to Aggro!
Yeah. My issue is that I've seen Lynchen used in Quest Shamans and Phaoris being used in Quest Druids. I'm not a really big fan of the Malygoose list, so I might try the Phaoris/Nomi variation. Both cards are used in decks I want to play, but it just feels bad dropping 4800 in one sitting lolol
Death to Aggro!
You Actully dont need any of them i play Reno Quest Mage and i found that Barista Lynchen and King Phaoris are not good enough for Highlander mage theres many better options like Alextraza and many survival tools.
You should add many cheap cards in case your Luna pocket was in the bottom of your deck to have deccent WR.
In my Wild Double Reno deck I use both King and Lynchen. If I had to cut 1 it would probably be Lynchen but it is very close.