F8D updates his monthly tier list for the November 2016 season, explaining which generals are most viable in the competitive scene, thanks to their sheer strength and favourable match-ups against other competitive decks. As well as reviewing the strongest mainstream decks for each general and how they compare against each other, he provides a succinct summary of all the major archetypes that you could choose between and how effective you can expect them to be.

Upon request, F8D​ explains how to pilot his Structure Zirix deck in the match-up against a Fast Cassyva deck in an S-Rank match.

After creating heavy pressure over the first few turns to disrupt Cassyva's stall-based strategy, he punches straight through Cassyva's Turn 5 Spectral Revenant using Falcius and continues to rush down her general. Despite a soul-crushingly powerful Grasp of Agony, he wins by preventing Cassyva from refilling her hand using Rite of the Undervault, since she was forced to use all of her mana each turn to survive.

Competitive Meta Deck

Patch 1.74​​​

A new challenger approaches to face F8D’s Structure Zirix – an Aggro Lilithe deck piloted by our very own LinearFox.

After recognizing that Aggro Lilithe decks would probably be running Spectral Blade, F8D aimed to bait out a Spectral Blade using his Ethereal Obelysk, praying that LinearFox wouldn't have another Primus Fist. Luckily, this gamble was rewarded and LinearFox played Spectral Blade on the following turn, allowing F8D to clear the board using Rasha’s Curse into Fireblaze Obelysk.

From there, LinearFox lacked either the burst damage on the on-board minions needed to remove either of F8D's Fireblaze Obelysks. And after generating numerous 4/2 Wind Dervishes using Whisper of the Sands and Rasha's Curse, Lilithe's health was shredded before she could cast any of her Spectral Revenants.

Recorded on Patch 1.74

F8D provides further insight into the Structure Zirix vs. Spellhai Reva match-up, offering another S-Rank match analysis in which F8D recovers from not playing a Turn 1 minion as Player 1 - versus a Lantern Fox.

He explains how to shepherd generals that are attempting to create distance from you, pressuring Reva while she dances across the map and eventually out-bursting her using an unanswered Fireblaze Obelysk.

Recorded on Patch 1.74

F8D demonstrates how to pilot Vetruvian in the Patch 1.74 metagame (after the nerf to Siphon Energy), showcasing an S-Rank game with Structure Zirix against the current queen of the metagame – Spellhai Reva.

He provides clear justifications for each of his plays, pushing forwards aggressively to deny Reva’s long-ranged supremacy and restricting Reva’s movements using the threat of Wind Dervish spawns.

Recorded on Patch 1.74