IntroductionMaster Yi Wuju Bladesman is the most popular legend in the West, but it is struggling to actually win tournaments.Let's see why this archetype is so popular and why players are struggling to win tournaments with it. We'll also discuss its pros and cons and why, theoretically, it is still one of the best competitive options in Riftbound.Is Master Yi Really All That?It is only natural that a deck that is relatively cheap to build and easy to pilot, as well as quite "noob-proof", becomes so popular. However, that by itself doesn't explain how insanely popular it is in the West.At the Hartford Pre-Regional, it was the most popular list, representing 17% of the deck pool. Like so, it was the most popular list played at a regional tournament for the 4th time in a row. This is how popular it is.One thing that could explain this popularity is its matchups and the fact it often gives you a relatively easy time at tournaments. It is well-placed in the meta and can compete against most decks head-on.Let's see its pros and cons.ProsIt has great matchups against most decks and can steal wins even in unfavorable matchups depending on how the game goes.This deck plays green, the best color in the game nowadays, because then you'll be able to deny spells and protect your units easily.Punch First is one of the best combat tricks in Riftbound. It can win games quite easily if the opponent can't react.The legend's effect is incredibly powerful, and less experienced players oftentimes forget about it or don't set up their attacks with it in mind in the first few rounds. They don't remember the +2 buff it grants to your units in play.In all, this deck is quite flexible and can work in many different ways. You can adapt it to your taste.ConsYou'll play many mirror matches and will have to change your list according to that. This, in turn, could make a few matchups quite worse, and you'll most certainly stumble on this problem in tournaments.This list struggles to break holding strategies, particularly their board, if you don't draw Punch First.It can also brick easily compared to other meta lists.Finally, it doesn't play any strong combo that checkmates the opponent or that ends the game on the spot by removing a card or even by creating an unstoppable board state. Instead, you'll build an advantage bit by bit and scale until you eventually win because you're ahead in tempo.Furthermore, most tier-1 lists have ways to play around this deck.Is It Worth It?Overall, yes. This deck plays important staples that will remain relevant in the game for a long time, and its legend is also quite flexible, so it will adapt to future metas. Its effect is that simple.If you want something evergreen that will always bear more fruit, this might be the best option for you. If you're looking for something unique that will challenge you and give you different experiences every game, this might not be it.Final WordsWhat do you think? Tell us your thoughts in our comment section below.Don't forget to share.Thank you for reading, and see you next time!
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