Path of the Necromancer Team Deathmatch (2V2)

Setup

• Players: 4 players (2 teams of 2).
• Health:
  • Shared Health: Teams may share a combined health pool of 80 health.
  • Individual Health: Alternatively, each player can start with 40 health, and the team loses when both members’ health reaches 0.
• Deck Construction: Each player builds their own deck following the same 40-card deck construction rules​.
• Lifeforce: Each player starts with 10 Lifeforce and gains 5 Lifeforce at the start of their turn (maximum of 10).
• Starting Hand: Each player draws 6 cards and may mulligan once​​.
• Determine Turn Order: Players alternate turns between teams (e.g., Team 1 Player A, then Team 2 Player A, followed by Team 1 Player B, and then Team 2 Player B). Teammates do not take consecutive turns​​.

Turn Structure

Each player takes turns following the standard phases:

1. Start Phase: Resolve start-of-turn effects.
2. Resource Phase: Gain 5 Lifeforce (up to 10).
3. Draw Phase: Draw 1 card.
4. Main Phase: Play cards, summon minions, and attack.
   • You can attack either opponent’s Hero or minions.
   • Teammates can strategize but cannot share cards or Lifeforce.
   • Teammates can defend each other’s heroes using their minions.
5. End Phase: Resolve end-of-turn effects​​.

Combat Mechanics

• Attacking: Players may attack either opponent, targeting their minions or Hero. Teammates can coordinate attacks to maximize pressure on one player or divide their attacks between both opponents​.
• Defending: When an opponent attacks, either player on the defending team can use their minions to defend their teammate’s Hero or artifacts, allowing for more flexible defense strategies​.
• Piercing Damage: If a defending minion takes more damage than its defense, the excess damage is dealt to the Hero being attacked, unless the minion is immune to piercing​.

Synergy Between Teammates

• Cooperative Strategy: Teammates should coordinate to build synergistic decks, complementing each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
  • For example, one player may focus on offensive minions and spells, while the other emphasizes defense and control​.
• Hero Abilities: Teammates can time their Hero abilities to complement each other, using them in ways that maximize their combined effectiveness​.

Victory Conditions

• Shared Health: If playing with a shared health pool, the game ends when a team’s combined health reaches 0.
• Individual Health: If using individual health, the team loses when both members have been reduced to 0 health.
• Deck Exhaustion: A player who cannot draw from their deck is eliminated. If both members of a team run out of cards and cannot draw, their team loses​​.

Additional Considerations for Deathmatch Mode

Team Deathmatch (2v2)

1. Timing and Coordination:
   • In Team Deathmatch, the success of your team hinges on your ability to time your moves in sync with your teammate’s actions. Effective communication between teammates is crucial—whether you’re planning a joint offensive strike or deciding who will defend which hero. Poor coordination can leave gaps in your defense or reduce the impact of your attacks, while a well-executed combination of attacks and abilities can overwhelm your opponents.
2. Focus Fire:
   • Like in Free-for-All, focusing on a single opponent can help take out a strong player quickly. However, in Team Deathmatch, teams must decide whether to focus both players’ attacks on one hero or spread out their efforts across both opponents. Focusing too much on one player can leave their teammate free to build up their defenses or unleash powerful attacks, so strategic balance is necessary.
3. Team Size and Epic Matches:

Team Deathmatch can be scaled up beyond 2v2 to accommodate larger teams, such as 3v3 or even 4v4. With more players on each team, matches become longer and more intricate, as coordinating multiple players’ actions requires precise timing and communication. Larger team games can turn into epic, drawn-out battles, where teams need to balance aggression with defense, and carefully manage their resources over a long game. Be prepared for extended play sessions that will test your team’s endurance and strategic thinking.