Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond Beginner Guide – F2P Tips to Win Early Matches & Build Strong Decks

New to Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond? Wondering how to win early games, craft the best starter deck, or make sense of Super Evolutions? You’re in the right place.
This beginner-friendly guide breaks down everything you need to get started—from choosing a class to crafting efficiently as a F2P player. Let’s dive in.


๐ŸŽด Best Starter Decks (2025): Pick a Class and Stick to It

One of the first big decisions you’ll face is picking a class. While all seven have unique mechanics, some offer a smoother start for F2P players:

  • Swordcraft (Recommended) – Strong midrange deck with reliable tempo tools and long-term staples like Floral Fencer. Easy to learn, hard to master.

  • Forestcraft – Token-based aggro deck with a fast playstyle. Great for quick matches and inexpensive to upgrade (~6,000 vials).

  • Runecraft – Spell-heavy with flexible combos. Beginner-friendly builds like Dimension Shift are low-cost and rewarding.

  • Dragoncraft – Focuses on ramping to powerful late-game threats. Requires slightly more investment, but feels great once it snowballs.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Pick one class and commit. Spreading resources across multiple classes will slow down your progress.


๐ŸŒ€ Super Evolution & Gameplay Basics

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond Beginner Guide
Super Evolution is a new mechanic that can turn the tide of battle:

  • Available: Turn 6 (second player) / Turn 7 (first player).

  • Effect: Grants +3/+3, Rush, immunity during turn, and deals 1 damage when it destroys a follower.

  • Limit: You get 2 Super Evolution points per match.

You also get 2 Evolution Points (standard +2/+2, Rush), and Bonus Play Points as the second player to balance tempo.

๐Ÿง  Learning when to evolve (offense or defense) is one of the biggest skill gaps between new and experienced players.


๐Ÿ”„ Mulligan Strategy: Redraw Like a Pro

At the start of each match, you can redraw up to 4 cards. This is your first step to winning—so don’t sleep on it!

  • Always mulligan for early-game plays (1–3 cost).

  • Prioritize draw engines or synergy cards.

  • Don’t keep situational or high-cost followers unless they’re essential to your strategy.

Example: If you’re playing Forestcraft, look for cards that summon multiple followers early to swarm your opponent.


๐Ÿ’ฐ Economy & Crafting: F2P Survival Guide

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has tightened its crafting economy, so be smart with your resources:

  • Crafting vials come from liquefying extra cards—only the 4th+ copy is eligible.

  • Legendary liquefy value: ~1200 vials. Don’t liquefy your only copies unless you’re 100% sure.

  • Focus on upgrading your main deck with core legendaries and gold cards before experimenting.

๐ŸŽฏ Stick to missions, tutorials, and story chapters early. They reward you with card packs, gold, and gems—no spending required.


๐Ÿง  Early Game Strategy: How to Win More

To consistently win in the early game, keep these fundamentals in mind:

  • Balance your curve – Include early (1–2), mid (3–5), and finishers (6–8+) for flexibility.

  • Know your win condition – Aggro wants to end by Turn 7, Control wants to stabilize and scale.

  • Use Bonus Play Points wisely – They let you break tempo and build early advantage.

  • Timing is everything – Save Super Evolution for board clears or lethal pushes.

๐Ÿšซ Common mistakes to avoid:

  • Burning vial resources too early.

  • Misplaying your evolve timing.

  • Keeping high-cost cards in opening hand.


๐Ÿ‘ฅ Community Wisdom: What New Players Are Saying

The Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond community has offered tons of helpful advice:

“Swordcraft’s starter deck carried me to Platinum with just a few tweaks. It’s that good.”
Reddit user u/DragontideSP

“Don’t craft until you know the deck you want to commit to. Vials are more precious this time around.”
Steam forum post

YouTube creators like Ignideus and Shadowverse University have also begun releasing starter deck overviews, gameplay tips, and F2P progression guides—definitely worth checking out.


✅ Final Tips & Takeaways

  • Pick one class and learn its mechanics inside out.

  • Master mulligans, tempo, and Super Evolution timing.

  • Use the early game to build a solid economy—don’t waste vials on unproven decks.

  • Watch community videos and read meta posts for constant updates.

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