So the Extra Deck lineup for the two archetypes is a main point of contrast, but what about the Main Deck?Īs for monsters, the two themes find even more common ground in the main source of consistency during Fusion Summons. These Fusion monsters can be summoned using a HERO + a monster sharing their attribute, thus it they are intended to be much more flexible than the traditional Fusion monsters that require two specific materials. In today’s build, we will be primarily using the Elemental HERO fusions that can be Fusion Summoned without requiring specific materials, colloquially known as the ‘Omni-HERO’ Fusions.
While Destiny HEROes have their two archetype-branded Fusions, Dystopiaguy and Deadlyguy, the Elemental HERO have a plethora of options to choose from. Monsters like Vision HERO Adoration and Vision HERO Trinity offer the same exact benefits to both decks. Overall, these two strategies are going to seem extremely similar, and that is because the two decks actually share many of the same key Fusion monsters. So let’s begin by answering one question: What does an Elemental HERO fusion deck bring that a Destiny HERO deck does not? (Note that the last Fusion-based article I contributed was based around Destiny HEROs, so if you’re interested in what I had to say about them, check out this article: LINK). But the new new HERO support cards in the Duelist Saga set releasing in March for the TCG, the strategy will be getting a couple new cards to enhance their strengths even further. Now, you’re probably thinking that these monsters have been around for quite some time, and have yet been effective at cycling through Fusion monsters to eventually win the duel… and that is a solid point. There is also one other key aspect that makes HEROs worth it: the ability to gain card advantage like crazy, with the added potential of OTKs out of seemingly nowhere. The best part about using HEROes is that they are one of the Fusion decks with the greatest amount of search power for anything you might need. So let’s return to the basics and break out our good old Fusion HEROes, and see just what they can do.Īs you might expect, Fusion HERO is all about Fusion Summoning. Back in their heyday, HERO decks were a common sight at the competitive level, especially with the rise of Elemental HERO The Shining combined with the Gemini, Elemental HERO Neos Alius. But nowadays, many duelists who want to use HEROs turn to the ‘fake’ Fusion monsters, the Masked HEROes, that do not require use of Polymerization. In fact, the HERO archetype is the second largest archetype in the game, only being surpassed by the “Number” archetype. (2 Destiny HEROes, 3 Vision HEROes, 9 Masked HEROes, 38 Elemental HEROes, 6 Evil HEROes, and 1 Contrast HERO, not to mention Rainbow Neos and Destiny End Dragoon). For example, let’s talk about their ridiculous number of Fusion Monsters: 59 in total.
The HERO archetype has always been one to meet expectations, then take their theme and concept way too far. Let’s revisit Fusion Summoning with new support options and a new mindset! The Elemental HEROes were known for one key aspect – Fusion Monsters.