This is a deck recipe and guide for Crystal Runecraft in Shadowverse Worlds Beyond. This article also includes ratings and counters for Faith Runecraft.
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Crystal Runecraft - Deck Recipe and Rating
Deck Recipe

Follower 10 Spell 27 Amulet 3 Deck Cost 29,670 | <1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8> |
Crystalspawn×3111
Foresight×31
Stormy Blast×31
Reaved Order×3100
Witch's New Brew×31
Alchemic Flare×32
Advent of the Eld Crystals×3200
Shymm, Love Bewitched×3312
Sagelight Teachings×33
Homework Time!×33
Bewitching Eld Crystals×3300
Gran & Djeeta, Valiant Skyfarers×1432
Arcane Eruption×14
Unleashed×2400
Calge-Danthla, Eld Crystals×31055
Alternate Cards
![]() | ![]() ![]() - 1-Cost draw engine - Takes time to draw |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Easy to accumulate Faith - Can be searched by Reaved Order |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Can accumulate Faith while also restoring health - Can be searched by Reaved Order |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Can add more Calge-Danthla, Eld Crystals - Consumes one EP |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Can achieve an OTK in combination with Odin, Twilit Fate - Requires building the deck around it |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Can achieve an OTK in combination with Grandeur of the Dawnblossom - Can Banish cards like Wilbert, Desolate Paladin |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() - Can survive turns while restoring health - Easy to clear the wide board of Evo Forestcraft |
Rating
| Deck Rating | |
|---|---|
| Tier | |
| Range | Play Difficulty |
| Combo | Challenging |
| Detail | |
| - Controls the field by constantly summoning Crystalspawn followers. - Builds up power to deal massive damage using Depths of the Eld Crystals spell. - You need to save your Evolution Points because you would absolutely need them for Calge-Danthla and Shymm to win. | |
A Balanced Deck That Wins with Crystalspawns
Faith Runecraft is a balanced deck that fills the field with Crystalspawns to overwhelm the opponent while building up power. Just by playing these Crystalspawns, your "Faith" count iincreases automatically. Eventually, this allows you to play the powerful Calge-Danthla for 0 play points or deal massive damage to the enemy leader using the spell 'Depths of the Eld Crystals'.
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Crystal Runecraft Deck - How to Play
Draw Cards and Build Your Faith Early On
Hunt for Calge-Danthla Using Reaved Order and Draw Spells
| Cards That Draw Fresh Cards | |
|---|---|
Foresight | Witch's New Brew |
Homework Time! | Unleashed |
In the first few turns, your main goal is to gather Calge-Danthla, Eld Crystals into your hand. By drawing her as early as possible, it becomes much easier to pressure your opponent by playing a heavily discounted Calge-Danthla later in the game.
Play Reaved Order Before Anything Else

Play Reaved Order before any of your other draw cards. Because it specifically searches your deck for a Runecraft follower, it is highly likely to grab Calge-Danthla straight into your hand. Since Reaved Order can only be cast on a Crystalspawn token, it is crucial to save the cards that summon them until the exact turn you are ready to use this spell!
Fill the Board with Crystalspawn to Discount Calge-Danthla
| Cards That Summon Crystalspawn | |
|---|---|
Crystalspawn | Advent of the Eld Crystals |
Shymm, Love Bewitched | Bewitching Eld Crystals |
Once Calge-Danthla is safely in your hand, start playing cards that summon Crystalspawn. Your ideal game plan is to lower Calge-Danthla's cost while constantly adding new attackers to your side of the field. If your opponent tries to swarm you with their own followers, use your Crystalspawn to wipe them out!
Wipe Out Enemies and Keep the Pressure High in the Mid-Game
Use Spells to Destroy Threats Your Crystalspawn Can't Beat
| Spells That Destroy Enemies | |
|---|---|
Stormy Blast | Alchemic Flare |
Sagelight Teachings | Unleashed |
During the middle turns, keep building up your Faith count while using spells to destroy any tough enemies your tokens cannot defeat. Because "Unleashed" also lets you draw a card, it is a stellar option that lets you hunt for Calge-Danthla while managing the enemy army at the exact same time.
Evolve Calge-Danthla to Overwhelm the Opponent

If you manage to play Calge-Danthla before Super-Evolutions are allowed, go ahead and Evolve your first copy right away. By turning up the heat on the field and keeping the "Depths of the Eld Crystals" spell safely in your hand, you will be perfectly prepared to heal yourself if the enemy leader manages to deal too much damage to you.
Seal the Victory with Calge-Danthla in the Late Game
Super-Evolve Shymm to Boost Damage and Wipe the Field

As soon as Super-Evolution turns unlock, making Shymm, Love Bewitched your top priority is a brilliant move. Even if your health has dropped dangerously low, her healing effect will easily save you. Since she massively upgrades the damage and destruction power of your Crystalspawn, you want to Super-Evolve her as quickly as possible.
Strike the Final Blow with Calge-Danthla and Depths

In the final stages of the game, aim to win using the Crystalspawn summoned by Calge-Danthla and the "Depths of the Eld Crystals" spell. With Depths, the more Faith you have built up, the higher your chances of unleashing massive burn damage directly to the enemy leader! If you don't think you quite have enough damage to win yet, simply focus on building up more Faith.
Play Multiple Calge-Danthlas Back-to-Back

Sometimes, your first Calge-Danthla combo won't be quite enough to finish the job. When that happens, simply play and Evolve your second and third copies of Calge-Danthla on the following turns. This will stack the damage from your Depths spells, making it incredibly easy to secure the win.
Don't Forget Your Other Damage Spells
| Cards That Can Deal Extra Damage | |
|---|---|
Alchemic Flare | Bewitching Eld Crystals |
It is very important to remember that you have other ways to hurt the enemy leader besides Calge-Danthla! Take full advantage of Alchemic Flare and the second mode of Bewitching Eld Crystals to sneak in extra damage and easily strike the winning blow.
Mulligan Guide for the Crystal Runecraft
Look for Calge-Danthla and 1-Cost Drawing Cards
| Key Cards of the Deck | |
|---|---|
Calge-Danthla, Eld Crystals | |
| 1-Cost Draw | |
World of Games | Foresight |
The most important card to find in your opening hand is Calge-Danthla, Eld Crystals. You want him as early as possible so you can start lowering his play point cost immediately. You should also keep World of Games and Foresight to play on turn 1 and start digging through your deck to find your other key cards.
Keep Calge-Danthla and Crystalspawn Cards Together
If you already have Calge-Danthla, Eld Crystals, you should also keep cards that summon Crystalspawns to the table, as playing these will make Calge-Danthla cheaper.
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