DadHumanPraetor says... #2
lil_cheez the last comment I wrote mentions that I removed Tome of Legends. Outpost Siege is pretty slow, I would rather run Stolen Strategy and exile ops cards. I run Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Robber of the Rich Chandra, Torch of Defiance but I would rather put cards in my hand so I run more on wheels than temporary card advantage. I also run The Immortal Sun although its admittedly a removal magnet. The thing I like about Mazemind Tome that its actual card draw, albeit expensive draw, but I am experimenting with it to see if its too slow or if its viable.
September 10, 2020 10:45 a.m.
DadHumanPraetor I'm sorry if I didn't make myself clear. But I was talking about why Tome of Legends is NOT a card to run in Iroas
September 10, 2020 11:05 a.m.
griffstick says... #4
Its 10 mana for 4 cards. I'm not gonna try it. Tome of Legends would likely be better anyway even if Iroas isn't a creature. But if I attack 1 time with Iroas its 4 mana 2 cards. Assuming I've gotten it out before I've cast Iroas. I'm not big on either one. Maybe Ignite the Future. I like the Outpost Siege. I might try that in place of Reforge the Soul
September 10, 2020 11:16 a.m.
I like your deck. I want it to be faster too,but i dont think its viable in cEDH without sacrificing for lower cmc creatures. I like how your higher toward the curve. In multiman you have time to set up higher cmc things. Ive play tested your deck about 10 times. The only problem i have is (shuffler rng not getting me lands), or not getting devotion quick enough.
I see your aiming for more draw which i agree with. I like ignite the future because it gives you versatility. ill add it and playtest your deck again.
I also got rid of chandra, flame caller as she is pricey and will get hate immediately. Instead, i have added smothering tithe for more mana. That way i can pay for alot for huge X spells, creatures, and slow the enemy down.
Again, card draw is hard to come buy in Boros, but we will find a way :)
September 10, 2020 5:19 p.m.
also "price of glory" i want to add to help the deck against instant players https://starcitygames.com/price-of-glory-sgl-mtg-ody-214-enn/
September 10, 2020 5:22 p.m.
DadHumanPraetor says... #7
Outpost Siege is 4 mana and does nothing the turn its played, and it exiles lands 40% of the time. Ive tried the card and its just not good... Stolen Strategy is so much better. You get 3 cards so the odds are you actually get playable cards and not just exiling land drops that you need to make. 4 cards for 10 mana is a bad rate, 4 scrys for 2 mana is a good rate, modality matters in edh, and putting cards into hand is way more powerful than showing the table what you can cast for 1 turn. I am not a fan of impulsive card advantage unless its someone elses cards.
September 10, 2020 7:41 p.m.
Repercussion because damage... Pariah and Pariah's Shield because your commander is indestructible.
June 22, 2022 12:33 p.m.
griffstick says... #9
I've been ponerding Repercussion for the longest time. I just am worries about it backfiring on my. All that has to happen is remove Iroas, God of Victory when I attack and I might end up killing myself. I know if the card Repercussion sticks around and my cmdr also sticks around its a powerhouse.
The other cards don't work because Iroas, God of Victory prevents the damage.
Thanks for the upvote.
June 22, 2022 1:15 p.m. Edited.
The Pariah recommendations were not related to the Repercussion recommendation. They are just good cards for when anyone attacks you all damage get sent to Iroas, who can't die. Making you invincible to damage effects.
June 22, 2022 2:57 p.m.
ThatWeirdPerson says... #12
Godo, Bandit Warlord is a 1 card combo in this deck because if you draw and play it then tutor for Helm of the Host with it.
July 11, 2022 6:48 p.m.
griffstick says... #13
I don't have a problem with that combo except it's 11 mana if I want to execute it in the same turn. If I don't then its bound to get removed by someone. If it doesn't get removed it's likely an auto win. I'm not to hot on this right now.
July 11, 2022 7:01 p.m.
ThatWeirdPerson says... #14
if that will happen then you shouldn't put it in. It all depends on your local meta, If I see opportunities to slip in one card combos I usually do with my EDH decks but if you got a gut feeling your opponent will have some removal then I say don't put it in.
July 11, 2022 7:04 p.m.
DadHumanPraetor says... #16
I run Fighter Class to grab Hexplate Wallbreaker and also Glimmer Lens and Mask of Memory and some other equipments. I also run Sigarda's Aid because I run Splinter Twin to combo with Combat Celebrant and Zealous Conscripts I love Iroas, I equipped a helm on him in a game last night and had 4 of him on the board lol.
March 25, 2023 5:49 p.m.
griffstick says... #17
I like those cards but it seems like it's in a direction that I'm not taking. I like Glimmer Lens alot I'm not crazy about Hexplate Wallbreaker
March 25, 2023 10:37 p.m.
Mucklarbert says... #18
Very cool deck! I have an Iroas deck as well built from cards I have that's really fun to play but lacks card draw (typical Boros). I gleaned alot of ideas from your deck, cheers.
April 5, 2023 10:49 a.m.
griffstick says... #19
Mucklarbert, thank you. My boros personality is to attack with a reckless all out Onslaught. And iroas allows that. But iroas also allows non combat damage to not affect your creatures in combat. That effect is so powerful. In my opinion, it's the effect that should be exploited (take a look at my instants) rather than the menace effect. Glad that there are so many iroas players out there. Cheers
Share your deck link please.
April 5, 2023 11:06 a.m. Edited.
I dont like boros but I saw your name so +1. I'll try to recommend something one day should I have any valuable input.
June 9, 2023 9:46 p.m.
griffstick says... #21
Thank you Profet93. I like boros, I like turning sideways with reckless abandon because iroas allows me to do that. You know what I don't like? Izzet . I just can't get into it
June 10, 2023 7:55 a.m.
Goldbranner says... #22
This is a classic and you should keep updating it forever.
March 21, 2024 2:56 p.m.
griffstick says... #23
Ever since having kids I haven't played paper magic in over 2 years. So the deck is out of date. We'll technically what you see is what I got. The deck could use some changes for efficiency
lil_cheez says... #1
DadHumanPraetor
Just an insight here. I don't run Tome of Legends on my Iroas deck because there are games where Iroas don't attack much (I don't know if you guys have the same issue). Some games Iroas gets only to attack late game when I have enought devotion and damage doublers so it goes lethal in one opponent, so Tome of Legends felt a little underwhelming
Also Iroas is very resilient to removal, what means it will not be ETBing very often
I think the call for drawing cards in Iroas is to abuse his menace ability, so mostly equipments, but red's impulsive drawing and rummaging also help a lot (Outpost Siege is the closest red can get to Phyrexian Arena)
September 10, 2020 9:14 a.m.