Gauntlet of Legends: A Revolutionary Magic: The Gathering Format
Introduction
Gauntlet of Legends is a bold new way to experience Magic: The Gathering, blending innovative mechanics with the timeless appeal of Commander. Designed for players of all experience levels, this format offers fresh strategic depth while retaining the core gameplay Magic fans love.
The Format
Gauntlet of Legends introduces a unique twist: players battle to protect their Commander and Lieutenants, crafting a layered combat experience with new tactical challenges.
Life Total: Each player starts with 60 life to enable extended, strategic games.
Deck Rules:
100-card singleton decks, following Commander’s ban list.
Play pre-constructed decks or build your own around preferred strategies like tokens, milling, or graveyard synergies.
Gameplay Overview
The game unfolds in carefully structured phases, ensuring balanced progression and dynamic play.
Main Phase: Standard Magic actions (casting spells, activating abilities, playing creatures) with the added twist of two lands per turn for accelerated development.
Lieutenant Attack Phase: Players focus attacks on their opponent's Lieutenants until all four are defeated.
Commander Attack Phase: After eliminating all Lieutenants, the opponent's Commander becomes vulnerable to attack.
Reaction Phase: Opponents can play one instant or ability during your turn, adding tactical interplay.
Winning Condition: A player claims victory by defeating their opponent’s Commander.
Key Mechanics
Gauntlet of Legends introduces new rules to enhance strategy and immersion:
Lieutenant Buff: As long as Lieutenants are in play, your Commander has hexproof and can’t be attacked or targeted.
Power Surge: Defeating a Lieutenant gives the defending player a choice:
Draw a card.
Gain 2 life.
Play an additional land.
Commander Buff: Once all Lieutenants are defeated, Commanders gain +3/+3 and vigilance for a climactic showdown.
Why Play Gauntlet of Legends?
For New Players:
Streamlined rules make it easy to follow: defeat Lieutenants first, then the Commander.
A structured progression ensures engaging gameplay without being overwhelming.
For Experienced Players:
Deep strategic layers through new mechanics like the Reaction Phase and Power Surge.
Opportunities to explore powerful synergies with customizable decks.
Optional Enhancements
To tailor gameplay further, consider these optional rules:
Lieutenant Diversity: Each Lieutenant must have a distinct thematic role, such as offense, defense, or support.
Commander Ultimatum: After all Lieutenants are eliminated, Commanders unlock a one-time ultimate ability, creating epic moments in the endgame.
Get Started
Dive into the action with pre-made deck suggestions or design your own! Whether you’re a seasoned Magic veteran or a curious beginner, Gauntlet of Legends offers a captivating way to play.
Are you ready to step into the Gauntlet?