In this article, we will review the new cards, evaluate the strength of each class set and rank the sets against each other. We will also be ranking the classes, which is very difficult to do but it is fun. We are very good at evaluating cards once we see them being played live, but without data, the process becomes educated guessing. Keep that in mind.
In addition, we will be producing a theory-crafting article in which we will present you with ideas on what kind of decks could be successful from each class in Black Empire. It will be released on Monday, October 19th, a day before the expansion’s launch.
We’ve assessed cards based on their potential strength and scored them accordingly from 1 to 4 based on the guidelines below.
4- Meta-defining, or an extremely powerful card we have great confidence will see play. Translation: Busted!
3- Very strong card that we’re confident will see play. Translation: Nice!
2- Decent, or niche card with potential to see play. Translation: Okay!
1- A card we don’t believe will see competitive play, for whatever reason. Translation: Meh!
For neutral cards that we believe will see play, we’ve also listed the classes or decks that are most likely to use them.
Each class piece ends in final thoughts regarding the class’ prospects and its rankings.
Black Empire Set rank: How strong is the class’ new set?
Overall Power Ranking: How strong are the class’ prospects based on the entire standard card pool?
We’ll see you again soon!
The Vicious Syndicate Data Reaper team
Spoilers: Reign of the Black Empire Summary of Ranks
Thanks for the preview, always love reading these!
As a Priest main, I’m surprised how high you are on the weapon (4 stars). It seems unplayable in faster matchups, and you still need to draw it early to beat control/combo.
It probably solos the mirror match, so there’s that. Do you think we’re building a new deck or just slapping it in Quest Priest?