How do you build a good Malediction deck?

Start with a low echo curve so you always have a play, balance units against effect cards, include a small amount of tech for the local meta, and test changes one card at a time across at least three games.

How many expensive cards should a Malediction deck run?

Very few. One or two high-cost cards is typical, and only when they reliably close out a game. Everything else should be affordable in the early rounds.

Can I submit a saved deck for a Malediction tournament?

Yes. Decks saved to your Seeker profile on Deviant Dice Rollers can be selected during tournament registration, which snapshots the list for the organiser.

Strategy

Malediction deck building: how to build a list that wins

A Malediction deck is a plan you agreed to before the dice came out. Good lists are not the ones with the strongest cards — they are the ones that can still act on turn two when the board goes wrong.

Updated July 2026

Start with the echo curve

Echo is the whole game. If your deck cannot spend efficiently in the early rounds, you will be reacting for the rest of the match. Most consistent lists weight heavily toward cheap plays, keep a handful of mid-cost cards, and run very few expensive ones.

Cheap plays: the majority of your deck — always something to do.
Mid-cost: your swing cards, played when you have tempo.
Expensive: one or two at most, and only if they end games.

Balance units against effects

Units win mastery; effects protect units. Skew too far toward effects and you have nothing on the board to protect. Skew too far toward units and a single good answer costs you the round. Aggressive factions lean units, Conclave lists lean effects.

Include answers, not just threats

Every local meta has two or three lists you must beat. Look at recent results and rankings, then carry the minimum tech needed rather than warping your whole deck around a bad matchup.

Test, record, then change one card

Log your matches so results turn into evidence. Change a single card at a time and play at least three games before judging it. Deck versions saved on your Seeker profile can be submitted directly when you register for a tournament.

Get feedback from other Seekers

Publish a deck in the Seeker Deck Showcase for comments and ratings, or post the list in the Tavern with a note about the games it lost. Specific questions get specific answers.

Frequently asked questions

How do you build a good Malediction deck?: Start with a low echo curve so you always have a play, balance units against effect cards, include a small amount of tech for the local meta, and test changes one card at a time across at least three games.
How many expensive cards should a Malediction deck run?: Very few. One or two high-cost cards is typical, and only when they reliably close out a game. Everything else should be affordable in the early rounds.
Can I submit a saved deck for a Malediction tournament?: Yes. Decks saved to your Seeker profile on Deviant Dice Rollers can be selected during tournament registration, which snapshots the list for the organiser.