That's where Spectral Sabre comes into play.

I've also updated my Milstalker here.

I find the deck can easily stall cards like Snow Sapphire with recursive Lightning Hunter and well timed Regeneration. More pesky are the 4cc artifacts and under, particularly from the new set.

I'm finding Master Smith very handy to protect What Big Teeth and for Spectral Sabre Vs attachment heavy decks like Warriors, Gwen, Elementalis, and Priests.

I'm preferring a non solo style at the...

Ah. I've tried that too. Master Smith and Crescendos. Not very strong in the end, but still fun. Using Here Be Monsters for draw, or Bad Santa?

I've been testing an ally build with Keldor and Jeweler's Dream.

Somewhat. Has tough matches but they can work.

Yes.

Hey Drakkon, saw your updated Hide'n'seek. Did you ever test Shadow Armor much?

By the way, your card count is 44 not 40. C&P noob ;)

I would be curious how this version might fair:
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I think the biggest detriment to this (type of) deck is the same problem effecting all classes/Heroes, that with the new set of cards it is difficult to make a balanced/universally strong deck Vs all...

I am convinced DC cannot be played solo now. Perhaps with allies though.

Moonstalker can be played Solo, but still not at a top level.