In a Draft match, you do not bring your own deck; instead, you build it on the fly by choosing between pairs of random cards.

Drafting is widely considered the ultimate test of a player’s game knowledge, adaptability, and understanding of core synergies.

Drafting Priorities

The absolute most critical rule of drafting is ensuring you select at least one reliable ‘Win Condition’ (a card that targets buildings).

If you give your opponent the heavy spell and keep a useless support unit, they will easily dismantle your defenses from afar.

• If you give them a Balloon, you MUST draft anti-air immediately.
• Drafting a building (like a Cannon or Tesla) is usually a very safe choice.
• If you have the choice between a Fireball and a wizard, take the Fireball.

Drafting for the Enemy

Drafting is not just about building a good deck for yourself; it is equally about constructing a terrible deck for your opponent.

Their average elixir cost will skyrocket, their hand will be completely clogged, and they will be unable to defend your cheap, fast attacks.

Embracing the Chaos

Even if you draft perfectly, you will sometimes end up with an incredibly weird, clunky deck due to bad RNG.

Choose wisely, and outsmart them before the match even begins.