Defend with Ice Golem and Musketeer, then use Hog Rider to pressure the opponent if your defense leaves you able to respond to a counterattack. The supplied draft describes these cards’ roles but does not provide a full deck list or matchup-specific instructions.
Use Ice Golem and Musketeer to defend
The draft recommends using Ice Golem to distract or pull enemy troops while Musketeer attacks from range. Keep Musketeer protected where possible; if she is removed, the draft identifies that as a problem for defending against air-heavy decks.
The draft also names Ice Spirit and Skeletons as low-cost cycle cards. It does not give placement instructions or explain how to handle particular enemy cards, so treat these as general roles rather than a matchup guide.
Counterpush with Hog Rider when you can afford it
After defending, consider sending Hog Rider to the bridge to make the opponent respond. Don’t force the push if spending elixir would leave you unable to defend what comes next. The draft suggests keeping at least three elixir available, but gives no matchup conditions for that threshold.
If the opponent has just spent a spell on Musketeer, the draft suggests pressuring the opposite lane with Hog Rider. That is a conditional option, not a guaranteed advantage: the material does not specify which spells or opposing defenses are involved.
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The tips are practical and easy to follow.
I tried this today and it worked better than my old setup.
The explanation is clear, especially for beginners.
This saved me time in the early game.