Today I spent the whole afternoon bouncing between Frontier and Modern… and somewhere around the 20th battle I realized something: I just enjoy Frontier more. The gameplay feels cleaner, the decisions more focused, and the wins somehow hit different. Frontier leans into basic/Foundation cards and tight fundamentals... no fluff, just strategy. It’s simpler, faster, and (for me) way more fun.
Why Frontier Keeps Pulling Me Back
Strategy over card flex. I don’t need super expensive cards. All I need is a variety of cards that can handle every modifier or ruleset that always finds a funny way of surprising me in every game, LOL. Sometimes, the modifiers themselves end up sabotaging my gameplay, and the best way I’ve found to counter that is by building a deck flexible enough to adapt to any modifier thrown into battle.
Card rewards can snowball. Sure, Frontier rewards are “just” cards… but the ceiling is real. Pull a few high-value pieces and Frontier suddenly feels more profitable than Modern for my account.
Progress compounds. The cards I win today become power tomorrow. Stack enough copies to level up, and my whole deck gets sturdier... especially important for punching past those Bronze/Silver thresholds.
Tank Talk: The Unsung MVP Named Nim Guard Captain 🧱
If there’s one constant in my Frontier battles, it’s the front line. A good tank isn’t optional... it’s the anchor. And the one who keeps saving my bacon is Nim Guard Captain.
Why Nim works (especially in Frontier):
Void: 50% less damage from magic.
Bonus vs. low-power mages: Magic attackers with only 1 power deal 0 damage.
Psychological edge: Opponents leaning on magic see their entire plan fail from turn one.
I can’t count how many “glass-cannon” magic comps melt on contact when Nim steps up. He doesn’t look flashy... but he’s reliable in the exact way a tank needs to be: he stalls, he soaks, and he buys my backline the turns it needs to win.
My Typical Frontier Shell (That Feels So Consistent)
1) Nim Guard Captain (Tank): Locks out early magic pressure and slows the fight down to my tempo.
2) Off-tank/Reach or beefy melee: Someone who can step up when the front falls... durable with a little punch.
3/4) Backline DPS: Mix of ranged and magic to keep damage flowing regardless of armor.
5) Utility/Sneaky monsters: A cheap body or disruptor, depending on ruleset.
6) Monster finisher: Protected deep; cleans up once shields are cracked.
I rotate cards based on what’s in my pool and the ruleset, but that base monsters rarely changes. Protect the damage, let Nim drag the fight out, and win on efficiency.
Frontier vs. Modern: My Honest Take Today
Modern is great when I want to try all the toys I’ve bought or rented. But Frontier makes me feel like a better player. The field is simpler, so small edges matter more: last-slot protection vs. Sneak, second-slot choices vs. Reach, and that constant “can I survive turn two?” check on my backline. When rewards are card-only, I’m okay with that... because the right rolls increase my power, help me level, and set me up for longer-term progress anyway.
Quick Tips If You’re Testing Frontier Too
Expect magic at low mana caps... pack Void or anti-magic lines early.
Play the long fight. If your tank stalls, your backline snowballs.
Position with intent. Bury your squishiest unit if you sniff Sneak; if you expect Snipe, hide your caster deeper.
Don’t chase upgrades randomly. Win with fundamentals first, then level the exact cards you already rely on.
Final Thoughts (and Tomorrow’s Plan) ⚔️
Frontier gives me that “one more match” itch. The wins feel earned, the losses teach fast, and Nim Guard Captain continues to be my evergreen pick in the front. Tomorrow, I’m queuing Frontier again... same anchor tank, smarter positioning, and eyes on those card rewards. If I get lucky and pull a high-value card, that’s profit; if not, every duplicate still improves my power up.
Either way, the plan is simple: trust the tank, protect the damage, and let Frontier do its magic.
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