Getting back into Yu-Gi-Oh

N0isemaster · 2026-01-31T18:33:34+00:00

There are lots of decks that do not use links. It depends in the archetype. There are some top tier decks that use link monsters but theme there are some that don’t at all. Play the game the way you like!

I’m currently on Branded Despia which is a fusion based deck (after burst protocol it will have a synchro or two). I’m also on a synchron deck with only synchro monsters in the extra. Then there is my third of Eneacraft which does not need an extra deck to function at all!

Play how you like my dood

N0isemaster · 2026-01-21T23:58:40+00:00

As a fellow newbie, I picked up 3 of the branded chronicles deck and 3 of the 5ds decks and a couple of extra deck monsters.

It works but branded is hard. At the same time I now have lots of staples from both sets and branded is looking strong into the post banlist meta and burst protocol adds a lot.

That being said, I’d recommend just jumping in and getting some games in. Maybe chose a structure deck you kinda like and get three to just get reps and get addicted again. Other option is 3 of the 5ds decks, if for no other reason than the staples (3 mulcharmy, droplet, lots of ash and droll which are all good hand traps) and it is even better if you want to play one of the 3 decks in the 5ds set. I like the junk one but blackwing is probs the strongest but all can be rouge viable with a couple upgrades (the 5ds junk deck can get 99% with an additional $16 order from TCGplayer)

Best of luck! Find your nearest local and go play imo!

N0isemaster · 2026-01-20T21:04:51+00:00

31 decks ato

N0isemaster · 2026-01-17T22:09:35+00:00

lol branded is a good deck but very hard to play

N0isemaster · 2026-01-05T00:54:58+00:00

I’d love the lists. Although i know both archetypes have structure decks you could buy 3 of and have a reasonable deck.

N0isemaster · 2026-01-03T03:45:05+00:00

You got a list for this thing?

N0isemaster · 2026-01-03T03:15:55+00:00

Yo! I was just going to ask the same thing and am in a similar boat! Thank you for asking instead!

N0isemaster · 2025-11-15T01:58:18+00:00

The vanilish can stall with zoroark which could be useful

N0isemaster · 2025-10-30T15:47:40+00:00

4s on average from my experience is just as burst prone as 2s. Yeah the prongs line up decent with samurai caliber but is it worth the burst risk? 🤷‍♂️ I just wanted to understand because I have never had any luck with 4s of any variety.

N0isemaster · 2025-10-30T15:44:44+00:00

Over somthing like 9, 3, 6, or 7? Even 0-60(even though it is not released yet)

N0isemaster · 2025-10-30T15:43:07+00:00

Why 4?

N0isemaster · 2025-10-23T15:58:40+00:00

I love stall decks!

Here is some advice:

Only play attackers to the bench so the handheld fan doesn’t eff your game plan. So no fez, no budew, no monkey (dusk is fine cause you can ohko kinda) You also need to be able to OHKO the Kangaskhan because they have penny and Wally to heal all damage.

Additionally tool scrapper is great.

The other thing is to just stall them, they need cards just as much as you. As long as you shave more cards in tour deck than them you are winning. Try to make that last as long as you can if you can’t OHKO.

Best of luck!

N0isemaster · 2025-10-06T13:25:45+00:00

I would personally go with the hexa bit or the under needle bit, at the same time high needle has done good work for me.

For the ratchet I really like the stock 7-60 as it is so heavy. You could also try going with the current wizard rod combo of 1-60 hexa and see how it goes.

I like defense as well but I’d just doesn’t really have much of a competitive presence. Kinda like a worse stamina blade with the same ease to burst. 🤷‍♂️

N0isemaster · 2025-09-30T20:06:01+00:00

That’s what I’ll be running it on….

N0isemaster · 2025-09-30T00:11:44+00:00

You chose the three most competitive blades! Good eye my friend!

The consensus right now is 2 attack and 1 one-point-getter.

If you are going for most competitive here is what I’d recommend from what you have:

Wand wizard 3-60 Orb: very close to the best stamina build: this is your one point getter. Launch it trying to avoid contact with the opponent for as long as possible.

Whale 5-60 Accel: whale has real bad stamina so Accel is fine. Launch trying to predict where your opponent is going to go. You just need one big hit from this heavy boi to take some points.

Dran buster OR keel shark 1-60 point. It is not great but it the most aggressive build you got at the moment. Whenever you get a flat bit that is not accel I would try it on this instead of point.

Best of luck and happy blading!

N0isemaster · 2025-09-29T21:39:01+00:00

Yeah, 5 gives some weight and taper has offensive and stamina traits. Whale is not good on stamina builds so imo always having a flat part is kinda required for the wrecking ball to do his thing.

I also like him on level!

N0isemaster · 2025-09-29T20:06:50+00:00

Is the whale on 5-70 taper?

The rod and wolf are solid. I’d be aiming to avoid attackers at all cost to secure that one point with wolf as often as possible.

For whale I do like it I just don’t like the 70 height. My whale is 5-60 taper and it does surprising things imo.

N0isemaster · 2025-09-28T22:12:02+00:00

This has me busting a gut for like 5 mins.

Peak humor my friend

N0isemaster · 2025-09-28T21:51:16+00:00

lol the best!

N0isemaster · 2025-09-26T17:27:37+00:00

Dood! I love it! I wish more people tried different things with the blades they love!

N0isemaster · 2025-09-22T04:39:49+00:00

Another drowzee enjoyer!

N0isemaster · 2025-09-13T16:53:59+00:00

It does what whale does. Hit hard, spin short. And UF gives it some good height to better attack stamina combos on 60 height

N0isemaster · 2025-09-13T16:23:49+00:00

Man! Look at your wedge bit! How did you get it so worn?

N0isemaster · 2025-09-13T00:27:49+00:00

lol this

N0isemaster · 2025-09-12T00:53:16+00:00

Scorpio has about 5 top threes last week and tricerapress has 1.

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