Introduction

As of November 11th, 2019, a flock of Blackwing support have finally landed into the world of Duel Links. Many key cards to the deck's succession such as Loading... , Loading... and viable synchro monsters were introduced. This guide is meant to both inform and persuade about the strength, consistency, and swarming capabilities in order to prove its spot on the tier list. What you will find in our guide are in-depth explanations regarding the archetype's cards, knowledge of various matchups, and combos used to create a game-winning board.

Why Blackwings?

Blackwings are extremely offensive, going in for quick games with the vast amount of swarming they can do. This deck heavily emphasizes the need to synchro summon for your major plays and with how easily searchable the archetype's cards are. If you like high-octane offense, quick games and cool combos, this deck is for you!

About the Authors

Moody

Hello, I'm Moody. Many of you may recognize me from different Twitch streams or the DLM Discord, I'm always trying to help others when it comes to deck building as well as teaching how to play those decks.

Blackwing-Dragon

Hello! I'm Blackwing-Dragon but most people call me Ronnie. I've been playing Yugioh as early as 2008 on an old website, DuelingNetwork. Ever since I took a break from the game up until Duel Links. I've played Blackwings as my favorite deck of any format and I'm so glad to see that this deck has finally been given some of the best support it can!

Gnurrgard

Hi, I'm Gnurrgard. I live in Germany and have been playing card games basically since my brother bought the Starter Deck Yugi when the game released here. I've had some success as a deckbuilder in both Gwent and Duel Links, most notably finding the Fortune Lady combo with my friend DoBa.

Erikson

Hi, I'm Erikson.... Well actually this is Gnurrgard because Erikson was too lazy to write an introduction. Erikson is a former TPC member who has a lot of tournament experience with Blackwings and wants to share it in this guide


Skills

Reduction is the deck's strongest going second skill. Having an extra extender for when your Blackwing tuner gets disrupted, you’re able to advance your plays without that tuner. If there’s no interruption from your opponent the amount of field advantage you generate is one of the best in the game currently.

What skill is the best?

Core Blackwing Cards

Tech Blackwing Cards

Notable Omissions

Other Techs

Extra Deck

Ancient Fairy Dragon

Example Decklists

Black Whirlwind: 3 vs 2

Combos

Pixie Combo #1: Simoon + Zeph/Gale/Oroshi + Any other Blackwing

Pixie Combo #2: Simoon + Any Other Blackwing

Pixie Combo #3, playing through Fiendish Chain: Simoon + Any Other Blackwing + a 2 card combination of Black Whirlwind, Zephyros, Gale or Oroshi

Steam Combo: Simoon + Bora/Kris + Any Other Blackwing

Steam Combo: Steam + 2 Bora/Kris

Pinaki Turn 1 Combo: Simoon + Loading... + Any other Blackwing

Jin Combo: Simoon + Any Other Blackwing

Harmattan Combo: Simoon + Harmattan / Steam / Black Whirlwind + Any Other Blackwing

Harpies' Hunting Ground combo: Simoon + Any other Blackwing

Full Level Reduction combo: Simoon + Kris / Bora + Pianki / Gale / Harmattan / Oroshi /Whirlwind + Banish Fodder

Alternate Level Reduction Combo #1: Simoon + (Gale + Harmattan / Oroshi / Whirlwind) / (Harmattan + Whirl) + Banish Fodder

Alternate Level Reduction Combo #2: Simoon + 2 Level 4 Blackwings + Banish Fodder

Alternate Level Reduction Combo #3: Simoon + Gale / Pinaki / Harmattan / Oroshi / Whirlwind + Banish Fodder

Playing around Floodgate Trap Hole: The Oroshi trick

Matchups

Mirror Match

Heroes

Going First:

Going Second:

Elementsaber Invoked

Ritual Beasts

Shiranui

Crystrons

Blue-Eyes

Cyber Dragon

Dark Magician

Playing through Navigation/Circle combo:

With Simoon:

With Whirlwind:

Witchcrafters

Invoked Neos

Conclusion

Acknowledgements