The Hidden Blogger

It was an action-packed week of gaming at The Hidden Lair, with tabletops full of color, dice, strategy, and cinematic moments. From grimdark skirmishes to super-soldier shootouts and mech-on-mech warfare, every table told a story. Here’s a look at the battles that unfolded.

With the set releasing November 21st, players can finally bend the elements in card form — mixing the philosophies of Magic’s mana colors with the elemental mastery of Avatar. The art is breathtaking, the mechanics are fresh, and the decks promise unforgettable showdowns worthy of the Fire Nation’s best duelist or the calm wisdom of an Airbending master.

At The Hidden Lair, we’ve seen plenty of players win the day not with overwhelming firepower, but with the perfect charge at the perfect moment. Let’s take a look at how to make melee combat your greatest weapon.