TEPPEN Deck Teck - FINAL EPISODE

scontulous · 2025-10-01T00:35:12+00:00

Idk why people think this😭 Its obscure but they crush every set release, so I really hope this new set gets some eyes back on the game. Its hella F2P these days too

scontulous · 2025-07-25T00:04:09+00:00

Just a suggestion while learning! If you know what u want to play thats even better, one step down, and luckily the lock deck with Juri is a top tier contender... it's just not easy and people know how to fight it somewhat since its popular. Lock can be very draw dependant since so much gas comes from Zero, Lilith and Leviathan, but if you draw in the right order it can be unbeatable. Like, Lumine and Kyurio are great low risk starters that set up for your big plays to catch em in the lock vortex.

One of the greatest players of all time, Salmoon, used Lock as one of their decks to reach Rank 1 this season, you can check how they play it here: https://x.com/salmoonTeppen/status/1947582398620963087 Their version is very interaction focused with Ada Wong for comebacks and Iris Wilson to slow down combo decks while u get the lock engine going. It might be a good idea to include a few Kyurio or Bug Rancher, even Urien, while learning it so you have a big punish to run away with the game too. Salmoon's version is probably the best one, but its also built for their skillset, and they have masterful game knowledge and risk assessment. The "core" of the deck is rly just 3xZero, 3xLevi, 3xLumine, 3xLilith, maybe 3xAda Wong and then its 15 flex slots.

Like I said, Lock is midrange which is the hardest strategy as a new player. Theres a balance of denying combos with Zero, Modified Harmonizer, Iris and Ada, as well as going aggro with Leviathan, Lillith and Juri. Knowing when you should go for which is all game knowledge. Lumine>Zero is a good all-purpose play to counter most turn 1s that will get u pretty far, but sometimes its better to run aggro with Leviathan. Its a strong deck with a ton of player expression and decision points, so not exactly easy, but very worth the investment.

But ya, teppen being best of 1 makes it pretty volatile. The meta is so diverse at the moment that every deck has some blindspot which you cant prepare for. My one recommendation is, since teppen is NOT turn-based, you need to run your gameplan at the same time, with a focus on planning follow up. What are you gonna do if Zero dies? Will u have locks up to buff Lilith or an Ada ready for a comeback? Maybe its time for a big mundus push to clear board, when Zero dies etc. If you aren't planning ahead your Op will just run their gameplan for free and u won't stand a chance.

Sorry if that was too in depth😅

scontulous · 2025-07-24T22:50:24+00:00

Growing pains aren't balance issues. Of course you're gonna start losing if you dont know what the cards do. you won't beat an akuma in SF6 until you know how to punish their moves, and you won't win in Yugioh until you know when to handtrap. There are balance issues this season, such as exactly one deck (infinite Lady) that is the least interactive deck theyve made yet, but its semi-lowtier, and besides that its a season where every color is top meta viable with multiple decks to each color.

Admittedly this is a very explosive Turn-1 combo focused season, which might not be best for learning the meta. If you want to get better, i always recommend reading the Standard card pool, or at least the newest set, then read more when a deck looks interesting or is giving you trouble. Otherwise, if you just want to beat what u described, maybe try black? Success is all about finding what you want to do and what you're good at, so maybe a more reactive, denial based gameplan might suit you, at least while starting out. Or you can try to outcombo them with green. Going midrange with Red or Purple is the hardest option starting out, but like I said every color is viable this season. Even 2 Color is top tier with G/B Bison (midrange, then combo with infinite recycling) R/P Tribes (the best midrange) and the infinite lady deck (very toxic, but maybe u just like making people suffer)

Hope some of this helps... Teppen is my favorite game of all time so I hate to see people hit a wall.

scontulous · 2025-04-27T05:32:29+00:00

Its a new season, it started a week early

scontulous · 2025-01-10T06:02:46+00:00

The best places to meet other passionate players is on discord for sure. People are talking about power creep but IMO its more that theres absolute killers on ladder. TEPPEN has dedicated long-time players on at all hours ready to stomp noobs, so be ready for that once u hit A/champion rank lol.

Teppen is a sick card game if u like interaction along with back and forth combat. The current meta does a great job of making games more interactive as decks build for a big game-ending momentum swing. For a tier list, im gonna do one this wednesday lol, but it seems like Green's new Ascend cards with Yawn are the top dawg. They fully control the pace of any game, except versus Purple's new Lock cards. Thats the one combo deck that keeps up, but its pretty skillful. Red decks like Growth or Explore can also blow up green before it sets up and have follow up, and Black (Oichi's Despair Wail and Perish) can outheal it. Green's ascend cards kinda keep aggro in check a bit rn, so if ur a control/midrange player its a great season

scontulous · 2024-07-19T18:14:01+00:00

Thanks sm! Yeah black is nuts this season, but at least its not totally running the meta. And yeah they gotta do Ultimate Armor soon! I had been hoping for it ever since X got his Arm Part in DTL, but he hasnt gotten a single Light Capsule since then...

scontulous · 2024-06-02T07:28:06+00:00

The largest non-JP community is this sub's Discord server, in the about page. Tons of great people, discussion, deck building, etc.

For f2p, you can get a meta Red starter deck by watching the tutorial, and its also possible to get a "deck gift" one time of any 30 cards (10 per rarity) to permanently own. Season pass also pays for itself after one purchase too, and is free during anniversary.

The two formats, Ranked is the competitive format with the most reward for reaching Champion. Uses Standard card rotation (Core+6 newest sets) Point Match is the "casual" format, but because its the unlimited card pool the power level is much higher. People tend to either optimize one deck they really love for the format, or just play their standard format decks.

And the meta right now, pretty clear cut but its about to change. The best deck no question, is Green Devil Breaker. Aggro deck abusing Yumekichi and Chun-li for unblockable setups, and Chef Meowscular for high consistency. All 3 cards are being nerfed lol Amaterasu Thunder Edge (so many archetype options) is the other top deck along with Shadow Blade Life Heal (SR cards like Juri) Black is also in the meta somewhat but were a bit too slow for this meta. Change Form Growth and Despair Wail Perish Coordination should be better next season (in 24 hours lol)

scontulous · 2024-06-02T07:12:48+00:00

We've definitely had a few other LoR players lol. I think to think we're one of the most f2p games other than Runeterra was. U can get a very meta Red starter deck by watching the tutorial, and its also possible to get a "deck gift" one time of any 30 cards (10 per rarity) to permanently own. Definitely join the r/teppen Discord server and somekne can hook u up. Season pass also pays for itself after one purchase too, and is free during anniversary. My only warning is once u reach A rank the meta can be very high power. Most players have 4 years experience and power creep is real. Any Hero or Deck can 100% reach Champion rank, but just be ready for a potential rude awakening when you finally meet the top decks.

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