Majiya Deck-newbie here

[brokenarrow x]

Hello All,

Newbie here, still getting the hang of deck building LOL. Was hoping to get some feedback-built two decks-been quite, say rather more on the winning side. BTW if ever I played with anyone and I bailed out, apologies, intermittent connection at times. Well, here's my deck:

Majiya
4 Portal
4 Fireball
4 Lightning Strike
2 Sacrificial Lamb
3 Acid jet
1 Bad Santa

4 Brutalis
4 Bad Wolf
4 Death Mage Thaddeus
4 Shadow Knight
2 Belladonna

4 Tome of Knowledge

The breakdown: (feel free to correct me or add comments)

Portal
the theme of the deck. I would say 4 copies for more chances of being drawn.

Fireball
In an attrition war with mages, Fireball is a must. Mages will often burn you out, based on experience and if by chance Portal runs out of gas, burn is the next best thing.

Lightning Strike
Takes out Puwen.
Takes out Jasmine/Aldon-Lightning Strike then attack with Brutalis.
Take outs Raven, after being hit with Majiya's ability.
Additional burn spell against opposing heroes.

Sacrificial Lamb
When your opponent's life is down, sac an ally to draw more firepower and/or more threats.

Acid Jet
Takes out annoying weapons/armor lke Snow Sapphire, Black Garb, Crescendo, Soulseeker, Wizent's Staff, Soul Seeker

Bad Santa
A 1 off, for emergency draws. You may or may not use this depending on the situation. Usuaaly kept in hand to gain momentum and tempo-even if your opponent does get to draw, this still is negated by the fact that you can attack immediately with Portal to take out threats ASAP.

Brutalis
2 drop. Complements burn to kill 4 toughness allies.

Bad Wolf
Takes out Priest of the Light. Puwen. Blake. Heals. Complements burn as well.

Death Mage Thaddeus
In my opinion one of the best cards. Can take out opposing alies with 3 toughness, assuming Portal is out. Hard to kill. Poker.

Shadow Knight
1 Shadow Knight in hand, one in graveyard, Portal in play. Orno Portal, just a turn slower. Infinite loop. Bring's back other allies too.

Belladonna
Good to use with Portal. A 2 for one card. Draw, attack (Portal out). Next turn cast Shadow Knight to return Belladoona if killed.

Tome
Draw engine.

Here's to my first-I would say-serous deck? Lol! Hope you coulld help me improve this through feedback.

-Later

[Nizaris]

I actually think this looks pretty good. If I were going to offer a suggestion, which I am, I'd say substitute that lone Bad Santa for another SacLamb. Four ToK aren't critical either since you have better t2 options. Try another Bella in place of one. Looks pretty solid to me.

[Zhou86]

I would reduce DMT to 3 (its unique anyways)
Remove the Belladonna (t4 should be for Portal), reduce 1 Bad Wolf, and add in 4 Gargs. Reduce 1 Acid Jet, add 1 more Bad Santa.

Otherwise the deck looks solid. Would try to fit in 2 Supernovas though.

[Nizaris]

I would reduce DMT to 3 (its unique anyways)
Remove the Belladonna (t4 should be for Portal), reduce 1 Bad Wolf, and add in 4 Gargs. Reduce 1 Acid Jet, add 1 more Bad Santa.

Otherwise the deck looks solid. Would try to fit in 2 Supernovas though.

Without SacLamb, I would without a doubt agree about lowering DMT. But he can make a perfect target to kill when you're holding another. Otherwise you're holding a dead card until your opponent kills it.
I'm not saying one way or the other is better, just presenting some options for him.

[brokenarrow x]

I actually think this looks pretty good. If I were going to offer a suggestion, which I am, I'd say substitute that lone Bad Santa for another SacLamb. Four ToK aren't critical either since you have better t2 options. Try another Bella in place of one. Looks pretty solid to me.

thanks! I'll try it. Anything I should put in to replace the 4th ToK?

[brokenarrow x]

Thanks for the advice, guys. Here are the changes I made-and should definitely try out. Kudos for the help. Still, if you think any changes/improvements are called for, feel free to tell me.

Version 2
Majiya
4 Portal
4 Fireball
4 Lightning Strike
3 Sacrificial Lamb (replaced 1 Bad Santa)
2 Acid jet (less 1)

4 Brutalis
3 Bad Wolf (less 1)
3 Infernal Gargoyle (added 3)
3 Death Mage Thaddeus (I guess less 1 since he's unique)
4 Shadow Knight
3 Belladonna (added 1)

3 Tome of Knowledge (less 1)

Will try this out. Hmmm I think I'll call it Sweeney Todd's deck from hell LoL. Suggestions always welcome.

[Zhou86]

Looks pretty solid to me already. Should be able to kick some arse.
But I would still prefer to remove the Bellas (too squishy and you already have sufficient draw engine including Majiya's ability) and replace them with 3 Plasma Behemoth (more firepower with survivability and flexibility.

Do let us know how it turns out!

[FlyingFerrari]

Looks pretty solid to me already. Should be able to kick some arse.
But I would still prefer to remove the Bellas (too squishy and you already have sufficient draw engine including Majiya's ability) and replace them with 3 Plasma Behemoth (more firepower with survivability and flexibility.

Do let us know how it turns out!

I don't agree with you with removing the Bella. She's a awesome draw engine when portal is out! Pasma Behemoth, in a portal deck!? Nope.

[jacqui]

Seems mostly ok. I would put 4 gargoyles though.

[brokenarrow x]

Looks pretty solid to me already. Should be able to kick some arse.
But I would still prefer to remove the Bellas (too squishy and you already have sufficient draw engine including Majiya's ability) and replace them with 3 Plasma Behemoth (more firepower with survivability and flexibility.

Do let us know how it turns out!

Will do. I really want to learn much, want to improve, maybe someday be a world champion or close to that lol
(steven tyler singin' in the background - dream on! dream on! LOL)
But i guess it's worth a shot.

Again, good advice. from everyone. I'll try everyone's suggestions and see how it turns out.

Version 2
Majiya
4 Portal
4 Fireball
4 Lightning Strike
3 Sacrificial Lamb (replaced 1 Bad Santa)
2 Acid jet (less 1)

4 Brutalis
3 Bad Wolf (less 1)
3 Infernal Gargoyle (added 3)
3 Death Mage Thaddeus (I guess less 1 since he's unique)
3 Shadow Knight (less 1)
2 Belladonna (less 1)
2 Plasma Behemoth (added 2)

3 Tome of Knowledge (less 1)

The mixture is brewing...Sweeney Todd's deck is on the way...