Welcome to another thrilling episode of BATTLES WITH BUST, Episode 648, where we deep dive into “The Bazaar” with Vanessa. Today, we’re exploring strategies to outsmart the formidable duely in the latest patch of this dynamic card game. BUST will guide you through some critical tactical insights to enhance your gameplay.
Understanding the Current Gameplay Dynamics
The “duely” patch has introduced significant changes. The removal of the puffer fish and adjustments to lizard’s poison have impacted gameplay. With ray items being downgraded to common, assembling them has become straightforward but formidable. We’ve seen opponents using four rays by Day 3, creating powerful combinations early in the game.
Vanessa’s Approach in The Bazaar
To counter these challenges, specifically with Vanessa, there are two primary strategies:
- One-Turn Kill (OTK) Comp: Leverage items like Lang Xang or a sniper rifle build for an aggressive approach.
- Large Item Focus: Utilize large items with skills that synergize well with Vanessa’s late-game advantages and leverage items like trebuchet for added efficiency.
In this episode, the primary focus was to either build a rapid OTK comp or concentrate on large-item skill synergies, aiming to effectively counter duely’s strong poison and burn attributes.
Strategic Game Choices with Vanessa
At the core, navigating through early decisions such as initial item selections around hand axe or powder flask proved crucial. While small items like throwing daggers seem tempting, they falter against glacial Rays due to freezing effects. Instead, opting for items that sustain, like the powder flask, showed more value through the mid-game.
Tactical Adjustments Through Gameplay
Rich insights were made around mid-game tactics, particularly maneuvering around the limitations of the build. Trebuchet and cannon emerged as pivotal components, guiding the strategy towards a burn-based play style. However, the importance of spontaneity and flexibility in adapting to opponent strategies, especially when duely escalates with high poison and burn, cannot be understated.
Conclusion: Adapting and Learning
Despite the challenges faced during this episode, the crucial learnings centered around maneuverability in item and skill selection harmonized with Vanessa’s strengths. Navigating through such obstacles equips players with enhanced foresight to tackle future battles effectively.
Thanks for joining another exciting journey on BUST’s gameplay explorations. Stay tuned for more BATTLES WITH BUST episodes, where we unfold more tactical gameplay insights in The Bazaar. Next time, let’s aim to amplify our strategies even further!
Until then, happy battling, strategists!