The current Road To Nationals Season is ending this weekend, and with the qualified players to fight it out in the National Championships more or less already decided after that, most of us can now relax a bit from all of the serious preparation and play we did during the past month. With that, it’s time to wave goodbye (temporarily) to the Classic Constructed format as Skirmish Season 11 follows shortly!
What is the Skirmish Season?
The Skirmish season’s tournaments set aside Flesh and Blood’s premier competitive format, Classic Constructed, and instead focus on the TCG’s two other formats: Blitz and Living Legend. Blitz features younger heroes (with lower health totals), smaller decks (52 total), and generally faster gameplay. It’s an ideal entry point for new players, making it popular among the casual crowd. On the other hand, Living Legend is a no-holds-barred format where almost every card and hero in FaB TCG—including those banned in Classic Constructed—can be played, leading to some of the strongest decks ever seen in the game. While it appeals to seasoned veterans eager to relive past metas, it’s surprisingly accessible for curious newcomers as well.
For this article, we’re focusing on the Blitz format, as it dominates this Skirmish season’s tournaments. It’s been a while since Blitz saw high-level competitive play—the last major tournament for the format was held last year. With the arrival of The Hunted set, the format is largely unexplored. But don’t worry—we’re here to highlight some heroes that are strong starting points for Skirmish Season 11.
1) Kayo
While Kayo may have fallen out of favor in Classic Constructed as players shift toward aggressive decks like Aurora and Cindra, his Blitz version remains a powerhouse. His simple yet effective strategy of combining big attacks with Go Again is deadly in a format with lower health totals. A couple of well-timed swings from this one-armed Brute can put any hero in critical condition. Cards like Blood Rush Bellow and Cast Bones enable devastating turns, and Brutes boasts some of the best armor sets in Blitz for both defense and utility. Additionally, Kayo’s high-roll potential means that when his best abilities align, opponents simply melt.
Sample Decklist: Luis Perez – Kayo – Skirmish Season 10 – TCG Quest
Downsides:
- Kayo has a lot of non-block cards, which can lead to taking unnecessary damage.
- His aggressive playstyle requires consistent two-card hands to deal solid damage, limiting defensive options.
- The inherent randomness of Brute’s discard mechanic can sometimes backfire, disrupting his offense.
Despite these risks, experienced Brute players have mastered the art of turning randomness into an advantage. Kayo’s upsides far outweigh his flaws, making him a strong pick in an uncertain Skirmish Season 11 meta.
2) Blaze, Firemind
Blaze dominated the previous Skirmish Season, proving that enough Arcane Damage can solve any matchup. Unlike the more unpredictable, combo-heavy Kano, Blaze offers a stable game plan, peppering opponents with spells that grant Opt and Energy counters. She can then use these resources to chip away at her opponent during their turn or unleash an explosive burst when the opportunity arises.
Sample Decklist: Erika Forslöf – Blaze, Firemind – Battle Hardened: Florence
Downsides:
- Without Energy counters, Blaze’s damage output slows down significantly.
- As a Wizard with lower health, she is highly vulnerable to early aggression.
Despite these weaknesses, Blaze’s rapid rise up the Living Legend Leaderboard is proof of her effectiveness. A single misstep against Blaze can be the difference between victory and defeat.
3) Cindra
Cindra is the newest Ninja introduced in The Hunted set, and she has already made waves in Classic Constructed, winning two Calling tournaments and dominating Road to Nationals events. While her Blitz potential is still being explored, she shines due to her synergy with Mask of Momentum, Flick Knives, and her hero ability, allowing her to constantly threaten the Mask’s trigger and draw into likely an additional attack. Additionally, Wrath of Retribution—her Legendary attack action—can deal anywhere from 7 to 11 damage, and its single copy is far easier to find in a 40-card Blitz deck.
Sample Decklist: Brodie Spurlock – Cindra, Dracai of Retribution – Calling A: Memphis (note: this decklist is in Classic Constructed format, but can easily be converted to Blitz)
Downsides:
- Flick Knives is expensive, making her an investment-heavy hero.
- She relies on all three of her armor pieces to operate at full power, which limits her defensive options.
- Disruption-heavy decks can shut down her offensive pressure with cards like Spinal Crush and Red In The Ledger.
Despite these setbacks, Cindra’s ability to end games quickly makes her a lethal pick for Skirmish Season 11.
4) Aurora
Aurora has cemented herself as one of the top aggressive decks in Classic Constructed, and her Blitz viability is just as strong. Her upcoming Armory deck provides even more Lightning cards, further boosting her offense and consistency. Her ability to generate Embodiment of Lightning for Go Again makes cards like Snatch and Enlightened Strike even more dangerous.
Sample Decklist: Robert Crone – Aurora – Battle Hardened: Florence
Downsides:
- Her offense can be inconsistent, as many of her attacks require either Fusing, playing instants, playing from Arsenal, or dealing damage before playing them to work well together.
- She has several non-block cards, which can leave her defenseless in certain situations.
When everything lines up, Aurora is one of the strongest heroes in Blitz for Skirmish Season 11. For new FaB players, she’s the most recommended pick.
5) Zen / Benji
(EDITOR’S NOTE: At the moment, a number of cards for Zen and Benji have been BANNED in the Blitz format. You can read all about it at the Scheduled Banned and Restricted Announcement at the official FaB TCG website. It was nice dreaming about 2-card 10 damage, even for just a bit.)
We’re bending the rules a bit here by presenting two Ninjas as one option. Both Zen and Benji can take full advantage of a Classic Constructed strategy that was so strong during The Hunted’s preview season that it was BANNED before the set’s release.
The key card? Zephyr Needle. In Classic Constructed, Zephyr Needle was banned due to its synergy with the Retrieve mechanic and Up Sticks and Run, leading to absurdly powerful damage loops. However, at the time of this writing, it remains legal in Blitz, allowing for its full power to be unleashed.
Who’s the better Ninja for this strategy?
- Zen offers consistency with his ability to search for Tiger Combo pieces, making him a strong contender. Even without Up Sticks and Needle, he can still rely on his normal game plan of doing big damage with Chase The Tail, Mauling Qi, and Levels of Enlightenment. He also has a great Armor set.
Sample Decklist: Wyatt Goehring – Zen – Pro Quest+ Columbus
- Benji capitalizes on his ability to make 2-power attacks nearly unblockable (except by Armor, Defense Reactions, and Ambush cards in Arsenal, making him a dark horse pick. If opponents aren’t prepared, Benji can close games before they even begin. Spring Tidings is a very powerful card when used correctly, and like Zen, Benji can use Tiger Combos as well, with some limited consistency thanks to Wander With Purpose. Finally, being his signature weapon, Benji is great at protecting Zephyr Needle with his Ability to give it +1 Power upon hitting the opponent with cards like Yellow Plunge, Brandish, and Twin Twisters – bumping the dagger’s next attack to 4 Power.
Sample Decklist: This one’s from us <3
The first few weeks of Skirmish Season 11 promise to be wild, and these heroes are just the beginning of the format’s rediscovery. Best of luck to all competitors—go grab those Cold Foil Channel Lake Frigids and Adult Iras!
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