How to Win a Match - Battle Tips

How to Win in Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond. See tips for winning the match and what to do when you can't win.

Tips for Winning Matches

Plays That Are Advantageous to You

When you destroy two of your opponent's Followers with just one of your own, you are gaining what is called an advantage. By accumulating various advantages throughout the game, you can gain the upper hand.

Master Evolution and Super-Evolution

By using Evolution and Super-Evolution, you can defeat your opponent's Followers and gain various additional effects. Evolution and Super-Evolution are easy ways to gain an advantage so be proactive in using Evolution.

End the Game with the Finisher

In the late game, your goal is to play your finisher to deal massive damage or overwhelm the board to win. By accumulating advantages from the early to mid-game, it becomes easier to play your finisher.

Set up Your Win Conditions

Most decks have a powerful finisher for the late game, and the basic flow of Shadowverse is to use Evolution and Super-Evolution to create a favorable situation so you can play your finisher and defeat your opponent.

Learn Your Deck's Game Plan

Once you understand the basic flow and mind games, you can apply them to your deck and understand the role of each card, which will help you use your deck more effectively. It's recommended to practice running your deck against the CPU in Practice mode.

Midrange Decks are Recommended for Beginners

Midrange decks include many elements that help you build a solid foundation in Shadowverse. If you're not familiar with the game, consider using a midrange-type deck to get comfortable.

What to Do When You Can't Win

Check Card Effects

If you don't remember what a card does, make it a habit to check the effect before you play the card to reduce mistakes. Also, by checking your opponent's card effects, you'll remember them and be able to watch out for the card in the future match.

Don't Over-Save Your Resources

If you lose the match before you get to use your EP (Evolution Point) or powerful cards because you saved them too much, try being more aggressive with Evolution and playing your cards. It's better to lose by playing aggressively, as it will help you reflect and improve for the next match than to lose by playing too passively.

Idea of Saving Resources is Good

The idea of valuing your EP (Evolution Point) and cards is very important, and as you get used to the game, you'll get better at judging when to use them.

Review Deck Building and Mulligan

If you can't draw playable cards in the early game or end up holding onto cards you never use, review your deck building and mulligan.

Reduce Bad Draws with Deck & Mulligan

It's better to limit heavy cards to only the strongest ones for the late game. If you have a lot of heavy cards, look for low-cost cards in your mulligan.

Play Cards in the Effective Order

When playing draw cards, play them at the start of your turn; when playing buff cards, line up your Followers first, or attack after buffing, etc. Pay attention to the order in which you play your cards. Reducing playing cards in the wrong order can lead to victory.

Calculate Lethal

If you Super-Evolve Orchis, Newfound Heart for two turns in a row, you can reduce your opponent's Defense to zero and achieve lethal

Calculating Helps Plan Your Plays

By knowing how much damage you need to finish with your finisher in hand, you can calculate how much more damage you need from your Followers on the field, which helps you decide whether to attack your opponent's Followers or their Leader.

Review Replays for Pattern Recognition

The Replays feature is the most underrated tool that gives you the power to step back and see your mistakes. Use them to detect consistent errors in mulligan decisions, sequencing, and resource management. Compare losses with your wins. Look for differences in early curve, hand quality, and response to key threats.

Game Knowledge and Practice

If your deck's underperforming, switch to an archetype with better matchups. A fresh list resets your mindset and gives you back control. Use AI Practice to test hands and combos, or try decks from the current tier list to rebuild confidence before re-entering ranked.

Borrow from High-Rank Players

You can skip the trial-and-error and use decks already tested in competitive play. They're built to counter current matchups and teach you what works. Borrowing is about learning why a deck works and applying that insight to your own play.

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