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Illidan's Totem Forest *Updated Version*

Last post 01-21-2009, 2:22 PM by Belthazzar. 14 replies.
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  •  01-05-2009, 3:55 PM 1609753

    Illidan's Totem Forest *Updated Version*

    Since Drums has arrived, I was playing with good shaman alliance deck, what is not rush but not n00b Myriam aswell. After lot of testing, I came with deck, which is good against Kil'zin, Vor'na, Jonas or Bo'jo, can work fast but also slow and has big endgame.

    Hero: Ixamos The Corrupted
    2x Illidan Stormrage

    Ability (25):
    4x Primal Totem
    3x Earth Elemental Totem
    3x Grounding Totem
    3x Stoneclaw Totem
    4x Death Shock
    3x Earth Shock
    3x Crackling Purge
    2x Fel-Acid Breath (its good card in this deck actually)

    Ally (8):
    2x Ol' Stonewall
    3x Rysa Earthcaller
    3x Weldon Barow

    Equipment (10):
    4x Retainer's Blade
    2x Black Amnesty
    2x Lucky Strike Axe
    2x Band of the Inevitable

    Quests/Locations(15):
    3x The Summoning Chamber
    3x Information Gathering
    3x Outland Sucks!
    2x Defias Brotherhood
    2x Orders from Lady Vashj

    3x The Darkmoon Faire

    Side Deck (10):
    1x Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider
    1x Lady Katrana Prestor
    1x Lady Vashj
    1x Crackling Purge
    2x Band of the Inevitable
    2x Razak Ironsides
    2x Hammer of the Naaru

    Okey, so as bigger issue I found Fizzlefreeze, whats even 10:90 and Voidlock discard priests, whats around 30:70, but the others, its easy. Well, I havent played against holy paladin yet.
    And remember. This is not totem deck, its control one.
    Now, I just have to win DMF or something with it :D

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-05-2009, 5:13 PM 1609862 in reply to 1609753

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    looks like a solid deck to me, if it weren't for the expense involved in gathering the numerous epics and rares, i'd probably build it myself!

    i especially like the synergy between primal totem and grounding / earthclaw / elemental  + rysa.

    one thing has always gotten me about these illidan decks though: what happens if you discard your illidan for some reason and the other one is at the bottom of your deck for whatever reason? It seems like you basically lose. Therefore, the thing i like extra-much about this deck is the inclusion of a large enough weapons suite to count as an alternate win condition.

  •  01-06-2009, 7:48 AM 1610313 in reply to 1609862

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    Thanks a lot for reply :)
    Yeah, its kinda expensive :P
    And best is that also flip power of hero can destroy totem >> AoE of Primal >> Summoning Chamber quest... and if I have 2 daggers out, for 5 resources, I do 5 dmg+1 on each opposing and draw a card :))


    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-06-2009, 8:22 AM 1610348 in reply to 1610313

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    I prefer to run at least 1 copy of Deep Sea Salvage in any deck with Illidan, if that's your deck's only win condition... if he gets discarded, you could be without a way to win.


  •  01-06-2009, 9:04 AM 1610372 in reply to 1610348

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    747828:
    I prefer to run at least 1 copy of Deep Sea Salvage in any deck with Illidan, if that's your deck's only win condition... if he gets discarded, you could be without a way to win.

    well its not my only condition. Usually (what I unpredicted) I win when I pop primal/stoneclaw+rysa+earth elemental totem(+weldon). Illidan wins me just like about 30% games.
    But regardless this fact, youre right, 1 copy of DSS would fit ^^

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-07-2009, 12:07 PM 1611398 in reply to 1610372

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    No more advices to make my masterpiece even better? :)

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-14-2009, 12:50 PM 1616468 in reply to 1611398

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    Theres version 2.0!
    Less focused on ally hate, added one junky combo :D (who will find it first)
    And also some healing :P

    Ixamos The Corrupted

    4x Primal Totem
    4x Earth Elemental Totem
    3x Grounding Totem
    2x Stoneclaw Totem
    4x Death Shock
    3x Earth Shock
    3x Crackling Purge

    2x Ol' Stonewall
    3x Rysa Earthcaller
    3x Weldon Barow

    2x Wrath Scyte
    2x Aegis of the Vindicator
    4x Demonblood Eviscerator
    2x Terror Pit Girdle
    3x Band of the Inevitable

    2x Illidan Stormrage

    3x The Defias Brotherhood
    3x Information Gathering
    3x Minions of Shadow Council
    2x Orders from Lady Vashj
    2x The Darkmoon Faire
    1x Deep Sea Solvage

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-14-2009, 6:39 PM 1616853 in reply to 1616468

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    1249351:
    Theres version 2.0!
    Less focused on ally hate, added one junky combo :D (who will find it first)
    And also some healing :P

    Ixamos The Corrupted

    4x Primal Totem
    4x Earth Elemental Totem
    3x Grounding Totem
    2x Stoneclaw Totem
    4x Death Shock
    3x Earth Shock
    3x Crackling Purge

    2x Ol' Stonewall
    3x Rysa Earthcaller
    3x Weldon Barow

    2x Wrath Scyte
    2x Aegis of the Vindicator
    4x Demonblood Eviscerator
    2x Terror Pit Girdle
    3x Band of the Inevitable

    2x Illidan Stormrage

    3x The Defias Brotherhood
    3x Information Gathering
    3x Minions of Shadow Council
    2x Orders from Lady Vashj
    2x The Darkmoon Faire
    1x Deep Sea Solvage

    For starters, play 4x Grounding Totem and 4x Rysa Earthcaller. They're really good, and crucial to the lock.

    I also suggest 4x Mana Spring Totem and a couple of Corki's Ransom for draw. I found, when using a Totem deck like this, losing hand was a problem unless I had Mana Spring or Corki's. (For another janky combo, Corki's + Coif of the Wicked =] )

    IMO add 3/4 Searing Totems too, it's just a great card to have on the field and too easy to protect with the lock. Keeping in mind this lock is a lot easier to set up than other locks. Searing is annoying for allies (especially Tinker) and when they have no allies, builds up some decent damage on their Hero over time, making it that much easier for Illidan to kill.

    I'm also wondering where Totemic Recovery is. It's basically your insurance,  and means it's virtually impossible for your opponent to keep the lock off the field for more than a turn. It has good synergy with Darkmoon Faire too, and it's just a damn good card - a +3 in the best situation, which isn't unlikely. Totemic Recovery is also especially necessary against The Bringer of Death and the occasional Mass Dispel.


  •  01-14-2009, 11:08 PM 1617098 in reply to 1616853

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    For a deck that is also aiming to go illidan I wouldn't recommended Corki's Ransom.

    Throw in forces of Jaedenar and against the illidari as quests since you got so many abilities.

    I generally always favor quests that rely on what my deck has then guessing what my opponents are running so I'd remove minions to make some room for other quests. Also defias is a big gamble when it only works with 3 cards in your deck (weldon barov) sub that out for ability centric quests.

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  •  01-16-2009, 7:09 AM 1618857 in reply to 1617098

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    -1 Minions of shadow council +1 Someone Else's Hard Work Pays Off

    I really like this deck, looked like you tried to use all elements evenly (locations, equips, abilities [ongoing,interruption,totems,regular],allies, master hero, heals, ally/equipment/ability destruction). Gj.

     

    This just in: totems even more OP, attachments to totems are now destroyed thru ppp (who knew >.>). Spell Suppresion --> fail

     

    Check my signature and let me play test my deck against yours ;)


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  •  01-16-2009, 9:16 AM 1618968 in reply to 1618857

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    Alright, I play tested this deck and you definetly need 4x Rysa. As for Illidan, evertime i drew him he just seemed to be a dead draw. Mabey only use 1 or none. Mabey 4 orders from lady vashj too, or mabey some mana spring totems - seemed like my hand was running near low or near empty alot.
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  •  01-17-2009, 5:05 AM 1619940 in reply to 1618968

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    Yeah, I have removed already 2x Ol'Stonewall and added 4. Rysa and 4. Weldon.
    Orders are bad quest, because when you are holding illidan at hand, you just cannot complete it.
    I am working on better draw, just need to get right idea. Maybe some manasprings thrown in...

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-17-2009, 3:00 PM 1620638 in reply to 1619940

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    Ok, heres updated and better version:

    4x Primal Totem
    4x Earth Elemental Totem
    3x Grounding Totem
    2x Manaspring Totem
    4x Death Shock
    3x Earth Shock
    3x Crackling Purge

    4x Rysa Earthcaller
    4x Weldon Barow

    2x Illidan Stormrage

    4x Demonblood Eviscerator
    3x Aegis of the Vindicator
    3x Band of the Inevitable
    3x Seer's Signet

    4x Information Gathering
    3x The Last Barow
    3x Battle for Crimson Watch
    2x Minions of Shadow Council
    1x Someone Else's Hard Work Paid Off
    1x Deep Sea Solvage

    It got better draw, its more control and offers more hate.

    Also, I am playing with idea of (nearly) Solo Kilzin as totem control. It would look like this:

    4x Blood Knight Kyria
    2x Illidan Stormrage

    4x Primal Totem
    4x Searing Totem
    4x Grounding Totem
    3x Earth Elemental Totem
    3x Manaspring Totem
    4x Death Shock
    4x Frost Shock
    3x Totemic Recovery
    3x Crackling Purge

    3x Seers Signet
    3x Band of the Inevitable
    2x Aegis of the Vindicator

    4x Counterattack
    3x Swift Discipline
    3x Kolkars Aggression
    2x Minions of Shadow Council
    1x Deep Sea Solvage
    1x Someone Elses Hard Work Paid Off

    I just have to say... Totemic Recovery+Primal Totem is amazing. It can go to 8 dmg AoE

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
  •  01-19-2009, 6:14 AM 1621049 in reply to 1620638

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    In this last version, what do you want to put in the side?
  •  01-21-2009, 2:22 PM 1624745 in reply to 1621049

    Re: Illidan's Totem Forest

    1x Lady Katrana
    1x Prince Kaelthas
    1x Lady Vashj
    2x Razak Ironsides
    2x Scrapper
    2x Purge
    1x Earth Shock

    Probably... but I havent decided yet, maybe I put into sidedeck 4x Frostshock

    My tourney wins/loses:
    36/12 - constructed
    13/11 - sealed pack

    Top 1: 3
    Top 4: 6
    Top 8: 9
    Before known as Faragorn.


    But Im better!
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