In any competitive multiplayer game, achieving perfect mathematical balance between all available units is literally impossible.

To combat this, developers regularly release balance patches, tweaking the damage, health, or speed of specific units.

The Nerf and Buff Cycle

The goal is not to make the card useless, but to bring it back in line with the power level of alternative options.

This constant cycle of raising and lowering power levels ensures that every card eventually gets its time in the spotlight.

• Never invest all your resources into a deck that is clearly overpowered.
• Knowledge is power.
• Change is healthy for the game.

Adapting to the New World

For free-to-play players, a massive balance patch can be incredibly frustrating if their one maxed deck is heavily nerfed.

When the meta shifts, take a few days off from ranked ladder play and head into casual modes or friendly battles.

A Living Game

While having your favorite strategy nerfed can be painful, it is a necessary sacrifice for the long-term health of the game.

Stay flexible, keep experimenting, and enjoy the ever-evolving puzzle of the arena.