The PERFECT Lord of the Rings Draft!

Welcome to a Lord of the Rings Draft on MTG Arena! In this Lord of the Rings Draft I do tons of analysis on each pick, discussing every relevant card so you know what to do in your own Lord of the Rings Drafts! I also talk through all of my plays, analyzing my different lines so you can improve your gameplay! If you are trying to get ready for your own Drafts of the format, this video has tons of information to help you crush your competition! Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe to support the channel! Feel free to discuss any element of the draft or the gameplay in the Comments and I will gladly respond with my thoughts or answers!
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[@NicolaiBolas]

"The Ring is mine!" - Unnamed Goblin in Moria

[@joeyn3590]

Bro's cut is lookin fresh

[@NicolaiBolas]

Thanks!

[@sterbo3187]

Fax

[@NicolaiBolas]

@@sterbo3187 Thanks!

[@Dennis450D]

Thank you for your videos and guides! They definitely played a part in me winning my first in person LOTR draft tonight! 3-0 by focussing on picking strong mono colored black and white cards. In previous drafts I would focus too much on the shiny multi colored cards with specific synergies, but this deck felt so much smoother to play because of the better mana base and every card being good to great by themselves.

[@NicolaiBolas]

Congratulations! That's awesome, and I'm so glad you've found my videos helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@misomiso8228]

Uruk-Hai Beserker is really good. Breaking of the fellowship you had a chance to pick a few times and is quite good. Also the one black mana elf wraith that comes back is quite good to have one of. Black-Red is my fav combo in this format so far though. Strong and lots of fun to play!

[@NicolaiBolas]

I've been really impressed by Uruk-Hai Berserker, especially compared to my initial evaluation! I always enjoy playing it!

[@laboule749]

that win against the sauron player was so satifying, kudos nikolai!

[@worm2200]

First video of yours i have watched! Very nice. I am playing my first draft this friday. Your content will help me alot.. Thanks

[@benjaminfiske328]

Hey bud - loving the haircut! Always enjoy your content, glad you're having as much fun as me.

[@mutt_bebop]

I've been having a lot of fun watching those drafts, great content! also, nice haircut

[@NicolaiBolas]

Thank you on both counts! I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@lanelambert2612]

Loving the vids, the new set, but mostly that haircut, looking sharp my man.

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad to hear it on both counts! I appreciate the kind words.

[@neilhambleton5082]

crushed it! well done

[@NicolaiBolas]

Thanks!

[@cjn0423]

Great plays! Keep 'em commin'! That #RingGoblin is no joke! The hair suits you. :)

[@NicolaiBolas]

I appreciate the kind comment! Thank you!

[@findingdemo]

#ringgoblin AMAZING draft! Haircut looks great. Can't wait for the next one.

[@NicolaiBolas]

Thank you on both counts! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@bunnyben5607]

That haircut looks almost unnaturally good on you.

[@NicolaiBolas]

Wow! Thank you for the compliment!

[@adamcall9332]

Ring Goblin! Great Video. I just started playing MTG Arena and I'm still confused about Draft picks. What is the sideboard and how/why do you use it?

[@NicolaiBolas]

The sideboard is used when you play best of 3 matches (what is referred to as, “traditional,” on MTG Arena). In best of 3 you get to, “sideboard,” after game 1, which means you can swap out some cards between your maindeck and your sideboard based on the matchup or other factors like that.

[@adamcall9332]

Thanks@@NicolaiBolas ! I have got to say, that is one quick response for a video that has been out for 5 months. I do love the LoTR set and am working on building mine in MTG Arena because I just love the lore and playstyle. It's also the first set I physically own so it was fun to see it in action by someone who is actually good.

[@scrappybadger4369]

Every time I see Dunland Crebain I can't help but say, "Crebain, from Dunland!" thanks for that😆

[@NicolaiBolas]

I still can't help saying it too!

[@cubandarknez]

#RingGoblin , seems like an interesting set. Looking forward to more drafts

[@jakelous]

Really great draft segment & communication - gameplay was difficult to watch though with animation stutter.

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the feedback. I'm going to have to look into it because I've gotten that feedback before, but when I'm recording, the gameplay doesn't look stuttered to me (either that or I'm used to it and don't notice).

[@DevinC808]

Nice haircut, and great games!

[@NicolaiBolas]

Thank you!

[@audeliciousness]

Call of the Ring - very flavorful black enchantment. I like the art, too. And of course, I'm going to comment on your cool haircut! LOL. Not a fan of conceding either. Or as my friend said, "Conceived".

[@NicolaiBolas]

Call of the Ring has incredible art for sure! Thanks for the compliment on my haircut too!

[@mr.mechanacus162]

Isn’t the trebuchet perfect for your deck? It makes a 2/1 attacking creature with flying so that is almost always going to connect every turn.

[@romeworks9698]

Having a hard time drafting this. Everyone drafting blue and black. Forcing me to do wr or rg. Get up to 4 wins sometimes but just bomb on most :(. Plus when mtg wants you to lose doesn't help any no matter how great you build.

[@antoniop1017]

#ringgoblin, great run!

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@MaxGideonActor]

In best goblin accent: 😈👹👾 "Goblinupdaring! ...wait, not right...mean Daring Gobo, yeh - hol'on dats wrong, too, oh gottit! Go line up, Darin! Wait, I dunnit know any Darinses...huh? Welldafookme! Loss it... Cuz no way it'd been Ringgoblin, ha! -- no way in Mordor's tightest rectum, and trus'me, I'va lookit up plenty before in me time, son... ...hehehe...Sauron's big black eye of doom...get it? Hehehe..."

[@scizo8882]

#RingGoblin #NiceNewDew!!!

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for the compliment!

[@MJBrown901]

I've been doing so much better since I cut down to 14 or 15 lands

[@matthewcroger5810]

Nice haircut!

[@NicolaiBolas]

Thanks!

[@tomw8s]

#RingGoblin ftw

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@pandapigplayz7457]

#ring goblin

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@coltongreengbg]

#ringgoblin

[@MrAuron34858]

#ringgoblin

[@no_eel]

#ringgoblin

[@NicolaiBolas]

I'm glad you liked it!