In this series Redemption national champion Zac Cornell provides a briefing on cards that are staples in the classic format of Redemption. This second article in the series is on Artifacts, Covenants, and Curses.
Introduction:
These articles are meant for beginner players looking for a good place to start deck building or intermediate players looking to broaden their Redemption knowledge. Many of the cards in here will never see high-end play, and that’s on purpose. This article is a jumping off point to give less experienced players a manageable list of cards that can work in most any deck so they can have a place to start in their own research and experimentation.
There are tons of theme-specific cards not mentioned in this series. They weren’t forgotten, but are mentioned in their selected themes in the Brigade Basics articles that I wrote and are published here on Land of Redemption. Cards that have usefulness outside of their theme will be mentioned here however.
This series is based on the Classic format of Type 1 and Type 2. Once the new set Gospel of Christ is released this series will be edited to include Gospel of Christ cards and will be based on the new Rotation format.
If I missed something, please let me know in the comments below! This article will be updated with each new set, so your comments could very well make it into the next update.
Artifacts, Covenants, and Curses
The following artifacts, covenants, and curses would be welcome in almost any artifact pile. While most of them can serve a purpose in any deck, you will want to pick the ones that fill in the gaps your offense and defense can’t fill. Remember you will usually only get to have 1 of these up at a time, so don’t fill your deck with too many artifacts as you will never get to use them all. Covenants and Curses in this list have been selected for their artifact side only; you will find how their enhancement side can be used in Brigade Basics. Artifacts will be split into different categories based on their major identifiers.
Tabernacle and Temple Artifacts-
Book of the Covenant
Book of the Law
Tables of the Law
Altar of Incense (OT heroes only)
Golden Cherubim (Temple only)
Bronze Laver
Priestly Artifacts-
Urim and Thummim
Heavenly Temple Artifacts-
Gold Censer
The Great White Throne
Idols-
Asherah Pole (Both versions)
Household Idols (Both versions)
Gideon’s Ephod
Golden Calf
Image of the Beast
Other Artifacts-
Endless Treasures
Altar of Ahaz
Burial Shroud
Miraculous Handkerchiefs
Wool Fleece
Holy Grail
Hidden Treasures
Stalks of Flax (OT heroes only)
Gifts of the Magi
Hezekiah’s Signet Ring
Unholy Writ
Matthew’s Begats
Manna
Covenants-
Josiah’s Covenant
Covenant with Abraham
Covenant with Adam
Covenant with Noah
Covenant with David
Covenant with Philistia
New Covenant (Ezekiel)
New Covenant (Jeremiah)
New Covenant (Isaiah)
Eternal Covenant
Covenant with Prayer
Oath of Purity
Seventh Seal
You Will Remain
I Am Creator
I Am Holy
Curses-
All the Curses
Assyrian Affliction
Besieged
Blindness
Captured Ark
Flying Scroll
Lacking Prophecy
Unsuccessful
Fall of Man
Broken Covenant
Unknown Nation
Wasting Disease
Mark of the Beast
Covenant with Death
Confusion of Mind
Go into Captivity
Plagued with Disease
Rain Becomes Dust
Conclusion:
Hopefully this provides an easy to access list of the staple Artifacts, Covenants, and Curses in Redemption. Some of these definitely see more play than others but if you are just starting out in Redemption or coming back to the game after a break hopefully this helps you get up to speed on some of the main Artifacts in Redemption.
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