Double Fisting High Cards – Balatro

In this video, BUST takes us through a strategic playthrough of Balatro using the Checkered Deck on Black Stake difficulty. Despite encountering several challenges and employing an unconventional approach, BUST manages to secure a victory. Here are the key takeaways from the video:

  • Deck Choice and Strategy:
  • The Checkered Deck encourages players to aim for flushes but doesn’t require it. BUST illustrates that focusing on High cards can also lead to success.
  • Emphasizing High cards strategy, BUST shows how to reliably hit 20 mult by aligning gameplay around getting the full value from Raised Fist cards.
  • Optimizing Mult and Bonus Chips:
  • Achieving the maximum mult from Raised Fist cards often involves selecting one random card followed by strategically playing higher valued cards.
  • Flushes can complicate achieving optimal mult due to potential mismatches in card values, which may dilute the mult achieved from Raised Fist.
  • Deck Creation Insights:
  • For a powerful deck, include cards that provide bonus chips, flat mult, and extra mult based on specific conditions (e.g., skips).
  • Two foil cards played pivotal roles in boosting BUST’s chip count, highlighting the importance of such enhancements in deck composition.
  • Adapting to Challenges:
  • Despite facing unlucky draws, such as missing high roles on rare Jokers and Wheel of Fortune spins, BUST managed to adapt and overcome these hurdles.
  • This playthrough underscores the importance of flexibility and resilience in navigating the game’s uncertainties.
  • Overall Experience:
  • BUST’s journey exemplifies how understanding and adapting strategies according to the deck’s strengths can lead to victory, even under difficult circumstances.
  • The video demonstrates valuable lessons in deck utilization, strategic thinking, and the significance of maintaining an adaptable approach throughout the game.

In summary, BUST’s playthrough offers insightful strategies and tactics for making the most out of the Checkered Deck in Balatro, especially when playing on Black Stake difficulty. Adapting to the game’s challenges and optimizing your deck around high-value cards and effective mult strategies can significantly enhance your chances of success.