To build the Ritual Witch control deck in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, you must obtain its core cards from three separate acquisition channels: limited-time Water Tower event rewards, the EX-Orb exchange shop, and Alien card packs. Gathering these specific units enables a lockdown strategy focused on shutting down opponent spell and trap plays while opening opportunities for high-damage dragon finishers.
Card Sourcing Overview
Because the components for this deck do not originate from a single booster box, building it requires tracking event rotations and managing separate currencies.
| Card Name | Primary Source | Role in Build |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual Witch Aerial | Water Tower Event Reward | Core engine unit |
| Ritual Witch Emillia | Water Tower Event Reward | Core engine unit |
| Ritual Witch Noelia | Alien Card Pack | Main deck enabler |
| Prophecy Monk | EX-Orb Exchange Shop | Setup protection / flow control |
| Forbidden Grail | General Sourcing / Shop | Stat buff & effect denial support |
| Ice and Fire Dual Dragons | Main Deck Finisher Pool | Primary damage & crowd control |
How to Acquire Core Deck Units
1. Water Tower Event Rewards
The foundational Ritual Witch units, Ritual Witch Aerial and Ritual Witch Emillia, are obtained exclusively as event rewards during the Water Tower event.
- Focus event stamina and currency on clearing tower floors to secure guaranteed card drops and reward milestones before the event window closes.
- Prioritize completing these reward tracks whenever the event is active, as these units cannot be pulled from standard card packs.
2. EX-Orb Exchange Shop
Prophecy Monk is purchased through the EX-Orb shop.
- Save your EX Orbs earned from active events specifically for this unit.
- Prophecy Monk protects your main Ritual Witch cards from early disruption, making it an essential purchase before attempting competitive play with this deck.
3. Card Packs
Ritual Witch Noelia is pulled from the Alien card pack.
- Spend your Gems or pack tickets on the Alien card pack once your Water Tower core units are secured.
- Because pack draws rely on RNG, stock up premium currency before pulling to ensure you can obtain your required copies.
Strategic Execution and Deck Limits
Once your cards are gathered, the objective is to establish board control through your Ritual Witch lockdown effects and protect your core setup:
- Pacing the Ritual Setup: The build relies heavily on drawing and summoning your Ritual Witches early. If you do not open with your core Ritual Witch units, play defensively to survive early aggressive pushes.
- Protecting Key Enablers: Smart opponents will target Prophecy Monk or Noelia to break your control loop. Hold back support items like Forbidden Grail to defend your key units against immediate counter-plays.
- Closing Out Matches: Use Ice and Fire Dual Dragons after establishing control. The Ice component slows down remaining threats while the Fire component provides direct damage to clear the board once enemy traps and spells are suppressed.
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