Path of the Necromancer: Lysandra Structure Deck

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Command the Shadows with Lysandra, Shadow Matron!

Step into the darkness and strike unseen with Lysandra, Shadow Matron, a cunning tactician who bends the battlefield to her will using stealth and relentless precision. This deck is perfect for players who love to control tempo, punish overextensions, and vanish before retaliation.

Master the art of Invisibility, a powerful mechanic that renders your minions untargetable until they strike or are struck. With Lysandra’s deadly Shadow Legion at your command, every move becomes a calculated ambush.

Lysandra’s unique abilities turn subterfuge into strength. Ghostly Presence provides a steady stream of Lifeforce just for maintaining an Invisible presence on the board, while Hidden Strength passively boosts your Invisible minions’ attack, turning evasion into unexpected lethality. Fade Into Darkness and Shadowmeld give you tools to escape danger or set up the perfect strike.

Your army consists of elusive Nightveil Dark Elves, who deal devastating damage while avoiding harm. Minions like the Nightveil Archer punish enemies from the shadows, while Nightveil Shadowslayer and Commander unleash powerful chain effects upon attack.

Wield game-changing relics and spells like Cloak of Shadows, Ambush, and Strike From The Shadows to control the flow of battle. Every card in the deck enhances your stealth strategy, turning subtlety into supremacy.

Key Features:

• Hero: Lysandra, Shadow Matron – Use stealth, surprise, and deadly synergy to outplay your enemies.

• Minions: An elite cadre of Nightveil Dark Elves with abilities that reward invisibility, including the commanding Nightveil Commander, resilient Dark Paladin, and deceptive Shade Stalker.

• Magic: A suite of shadow-themed spells and effects like Ambush, Shadow Infusion, and Ethereal Arrow, designed to amplify damage while keeping your forces untouched.

• Relics and Artifacts: Equip your minions with items like Cloak of Shadows or the Umbral Mask to evade attacks and retaliate with impunity.

• Invisibility Mechanic: Render your units untargetable for precise control and protection—then unleash them when the time is right.

Card Previews:

Deck List:

Hero:

1× Lysandra, Shadow Matron

• Ghostly Presence – At the start of your turn, if you control an Invisible minion, gain 2 Lifeforce.

• Hidden Strength – Invisible friendly minions gain +1 Attack.

• Fade Into Darkness – When one of your minions attacks, destroys an enemy minion, and survives, it immediately gains Invisibility.

• Shadowmeld – Spend 2 Lifeforce to make a friendly minion Invisible, rendering it untargetable until it attacks or takes damage.

Minions:

Dark Elf

• 1× Nightveil Commander – When this minion attacks, all other friendly minions gain +2 attack until end of turn.

• 1× Nightveil Dark Paladin – Can use the Defend Minion Command twice per turn, making it a powerful protector.

• 2× Nightveil Mystic – On summon, reveal a minion from your deck and add it to your hand.

• 2× Nightveil Priestess – Once per turn, heal a hero for 3 health.

• 3× Nightveil Shade Stalker – When this minion gains Invisibility, draw a card.

• 4× Nightveil Archer – Gains Invisibility bonuses and inflicts 2 damage when it becomes Invisible.

• 3× Nightveil Rogue – Gains Invisibility on summon, becoming untargetable until it acts.

• 3× Nightveil Shadowcaster – On summon, inflicts 1 damage to two different enemy targets.

• 2× Nightveil Shadowslayer – When this minion destroys a target, you may cast a spell with a cost of 2 or less from your deck.

Magic:

Artifacts

• 1× Banner of the Shadow Legion – Twice per turn, when you destroy an enemy minion, you may summon a 3-cost or lower minion from your deck.

• 1× Umbral Ward – Inflicts 2 damage to the enemy hero when they use a magic card; deals 4 if they use Destroy Magic.

Relics

• 1× Cloak of Shadows – Grants Invisibility at end of turn and reduces all damage taken by 1.

• 1× Umbral Mask – Prevents damage from the first minion attack each turn; disables Defend Minion Command.

Events

• 1× Ambush – For 3 turns, deal 2 damage to an enemy for each Invisible friendly minion at the end of your turn.

• 1× Dark Miasma – For 3 turns, gain Lifeforce equal to half the Lifeforce spent by your opponent each turn, rounded down.

Spells

• 2× Nightfall Strike – Deal 2 damage; if it destroys a minion, give a friendly minion Invisibility.

• 2× Shadow Strike – Deal 3 damage to any target. Can be played on any turn.

• 2× Ensnare – Prevent a target minion from receiving Minion Commands for 1 round. Instant-speed.

• 1× Ethereal Arrow – Deal 4 damage; gain 2 Lifeforce if a minion is destroyed.

• 2× Shadow Volley – Deal 1 damage to all enemy characters. Can be played on any turn.

• 1× Shadow Infusion – Give a minion +2 Attack and Invisibility. Their attacks this turn don’t break Invisibility.

• 2× Strike From The Shadows – Deal 2 damage; if it kills a minion, summon a 1-cost minion from your deck or graveyard.

Land

• 1× Kingdom of Shadows – Your Invisible minions gain +2 Attack while this land is active.

What’s in the Box?

When you purchase Lysandra’s deck, you’ll receive a ready-to-play arsenal of shadow magic:

• 1 Hero Card: Lysandra, Shadow Matron – the mistress of stealth and misdirection.

• 1 Shared Hero Ability / Minion Command Card: Quick-reference for her unique stealth-enhancing powers.

• 40 Cards (Minions and Magic): A finely tuned blend of minions, relics, events, and spells for total tactical dominance.

• 10 Lifeforce Cards: Manage your energy to activate powerful abilities and summon deadly warriors.

• 1 How to Play Card: Jump into the game with a simple reference for mechanics and strategy.

• 1 Card with a Link to Our Website or Mobile App: Stay updated with expansions, news, and online play features.

For a quick start to playing Path of the Necromancer, visit our Quick Start Guide, which will have you battling in no time. If you’re looking for an in-depth breakdown of game mechanics and advanced strategies, check out the Core Rulebook. These guides are your key to mastering the underworld!