Players who are willing to spend real money ('whales') can instantly max out their decks, gaining a massive mathematical advantage on the competitive ladder.

Every single gold coin and green gem must be managed with the precision of a corporate accountant.

The Golden Rule of Gold

While premium gems seem like the most valuable currency, veteran players know that standard Gold is the true, brutal bottleneck of progression.

If you switch decks constantly and try to level up thirty different cards, you will end up with thirty mediocre, mid-level cards that are completely useless against maxed opponents.

• These weekends are specifically designed to inject massive amounts of currency into the economy.
• If you must change decks, try to pick a new deck that shares at least 3 or 4 cards with your old deck.
• Do not upgrade Legendary cards unless they are absolutely critical to your win condition.

Maximizing Premium Gems

The game will constantly tempt you to spend these gems on speeding up chest unlock times or buying shiny emotes from the shop.

If you are a highly skilled player, the rewards from winning ten or twelve matches in a Grand Challenge vastly exceed the value of buying a chest directly from the shop.

The Marathon of F2P

Being a free-to-play gamer requires an entirely different mindset; you must view your account as a long-term investment portfolio.

The dedicated F2P player will always outlast the impatient whale.