RDW/Burn players, where ya at? Let's talk shop!
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Posted on Oct. 18, 2014, 5:06 p.m. by aeonstoremyliver
Sup my fire starters! So I wanna hear about your match analysis. Good match ups, bad ups. I also want to hear about what you sideboard.
For instance, RDW is designed to be extremely consistent and without interruption, win turn 4-5, sometimes turn 3. This has been the case in many matches I've had. With experienced players, piloting good decks even.
My Affinity matchup is 50/50, a bit better post board. I wreck most Aggro, do pretty well against Gruul Tron, Twin, and Melira Pod. My worst matchups, believe it or not, are against control. There are several very good control players in my meta, piloting American, Blue Moon, Blue Tron, and U/W. I've recently adjusted my sideboard to include Shrine of Burning Rage and Vexing Shusher , but haven't had the opportunity to test it.
In any case, what are your thoughts and experiences? Advice and suggestions?
GlistenerAgent says... #3
Scapeshift and BGx (especially Jund) are your best matchups. The former is really slow, and the latter deals itself tons of damage. I've watched countless Jund players fetch-shock-Thoughtseize -concede.
Shrine of Burning Rage is a very strong card, especially when people are playing Dragon's Claw and Sun Droplet to try and stop you.
You should be sure to run high numbers of Wear / Tear , as Leyline stops you cold and Affinity is a prominent matchup that can be slowed down enough to burn them out.
I recommend trying Rain of Gore , as it helps stop Kitchen Finks and basically any lifegain even more than Skullcrack or what have you.
October 18, 2014 7:14 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #4
quesobueno123 I may have helped with that deck... :-)
Shrine of Burning Rage
seems good on paper against control to close the match. I'm interested in seeing results. To improve the Affinity matchup, try Forked Bolt
, as it can kill two critters for 
.
I'm splashing 
and running 3x Destructive Revelry
in the side to combat potential Leyline of Sanctity
and other enchantments. It's replaced Smash to Smithereens
for it's utility. I like Rakdos Charm
for it's utility, however I rely heavily on Blood Moon
being brought in, which would Negate
a heavy splash.
GlistenerAgent I've tested against Scapeshift on the site with good results, but haven't IRL. G/B/x decks are typically in RDW's favor due to the amount of life loss incurred by the deck. Goyf can be problematic, however.
I run Skullcrack
and Flames of the Blood Hand
main and side in Anger of the Gods
for Kitchen Finks
shenanigans. I had Everlasting Torment
in my side and have contemplated about adding in a few... Again, I can't do the 
splash.
quesobueno123 says... #2
As you have seen my deck is
Severely Burnt Toast (1st @ FNM) Playtest
Modern* quesobueno123
SCORE: 125 | 60 COMMENTS | 12723 VIEWSI also have trouble against control, and have not had an opportunity to test my rejuvenated sideboard which also includes Shrine of Burning Rage . Affinity also has been a poor matchup, with pod, twin, tron and aggro being much more easy. I am loving Rakdos Charm out of the side though, slaughters a large amount of decks post-board. My current sideboard I feel well about and encourage other Burn decks to try something similar, currently it is
3x Dragon's Claw
3x Molten Rain
2x Rakdos Charm
2x Shrine of Burning Rage
2x Slagstorm
3x Wear / Tear
October 18, 2014 5:22 p.m.