Here's a quick guide and tips for Aqua Force Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom Deck users in the RPG mobile card game Vanguard ZERO. Available for Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).
Aqua Force is a clan with units that can activate skills based on the number of attacks. In order to attack a 4th time, call an attacker to your back row, use the skill of "Basil" or "Diamantes" to exchange positions between the front and back row rear-guards, and increase the number of times you can attack!
Aqua Force Maelstrom Deck
Notable Info
- Field Control = Can retire units controlled by the opponent.
- Multi Attacks = Can attack more than 3 times in 1 turn.
First Vanguard and Sentinel Cards (PG)
- Officer Cadet, Erikk (FV) = CB1 and put this unit into your Soul to look at 5 cards from the top of your deck, and add a Grade 3 or greater card to your hand.
- Emerald Shield, Paschal (G1) = Add at least x2, but aim for x3 or x4.
Recommended Cards (Must Have)
- Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom (G3) = Aim for x4, your main Vanguard for this build.
- Storm Rider, Diamantes (G3) = Aim for x4, nice rear-guard for this build to setup multi-attacks.
- Storm Rider, Basil (G2) = Add x3~x4, nice rear-guard for this build to setup multi-attacks.
Suggested Cards To Add (Budget Cards)
Grade 1 Cards
- Accelerated Command (G1) = Add x2~x3. When placed, 1 of your other units gets +2,000 Power until end of turn.
- Light Signals Penguin Soldier (G1) = Limit to x1 or x2. When placed, SB2 to draw a card.
- Reliable Strategic Commander (G1) = Add x4. Mainly used to add damage to your Damage Zone (aka "Self Damage") to activate Limit Breaks earlier than usual.
- Splash Assault (G1) = Add x2~x3, during the 3rd battle of that turn or more, this unit gets +3,000 Power (front rear-guard).
- Battle Siren, Cynthia (G1) = Limit to x2. When the attack this unit boosted hits, you may discard a card from your hand. If you do, draw a card.
- Tear Knight, Theo (G1) = Add x2~x3, nice base Power and Defense.
Grade 2 Cards
- Coral Assault (G2) = Add x3~x4, If it is the 3rd battle of that turn or more, this unit gets +3,000 Power.
- Tear Knight, Lazarus (G2) = Add up to x4, nice base Power and Defense.
- Veteran Strategic Commander (G2) = Add x1~x4. Mainly used to add damage to your Damage Zone (aka "Self Damage") to activate Limit Breaks earlier than usual.
Grade 3 Cards
- Hydro Hurricane Dragon (G3) = Add up to x4, alternative sub Vanguard for this build (possible RRR cards replacement).
- Marine General of the Full Tides, Xenophon (G3) = Add as filler. When this unit attacks, if it is the 3rd battle of that turn or more, it gets +3,000 Power until end of battle.
- NOTE: Feel free to try other cards not listed here, and add any Grade 3 cards you have available, just make sure to follow the recommended Trigger Set below.
RRR and Other Cards (If Available)
- Navalgazer Dragon (G3) = Add up to x4, possible sub Vanguard for this build.
- NOTE: Feel free to try other cards not listed here, and add any Grade 3 cards you have available, just make sure to follow the recommended Trigger Set below.
- NOTE: Feel free to try other cards not listed here, and add any Grade 3 cards you have available, just make sure to follow the recommended Trigger Set below.
Example Deck Builds
- NOTE: For cards that you don't have, just use the guide above to add filler cards to your deck for now, but if you want to add cards to the existing ones, feel free to do so. Also note that new cards might become available in the future, so feel free to test them out as well.
(*Use as reference, feel free to remove/add cards.)
(*Replace x2 Accelerated Command (G1) with x2 Battle Siren, Cynthia (G1) if you like.)
(*Add more Veteran Strategic Commander (G2) cards if you like, replace any Grade 2 cards.)
Trigger Sets
Rank Fight Trigger Set
- Critical Trigger (x0), Draw Trigger (x9), Stand Trigger (x0), and Heal Trigger (x4)
- Refer to the build above (screenshot) for example Triggers Set for specific cards.
For Non Rank Fight Battles
- NOTE: Feel free to experiment with other Trigger Sets according to your preference. Add more Critical Triggers and/or Stand Triggers if you want to use this deck for certain events, like non Rank Fights that would require you to finish the battle asap.Bermuda Triangle Battle Strategies
Mulligan (Starting Cards)
- Any Grade 1 Cards (G1) = Keep x1 or x2, to ensure a Grade 1 ride.
- Any Grade 2 Cards (G2) = Keep x1 or x2, to ensure a Grade 2 ride (avoid riding Basil (G2)).
- Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom (G3) = Keep x1, to ensure a Grade 3 Vanguard (high priority!).
- Any Grade 2 Cards (G2) = Keep x1 or x2, to ensure a Grade 2 ride (avoid riding Basil (G2)).
- Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom (G3) = Keep x1, to ensure a Grade 3 Vanguard (high priority!).
- Emerald Shield, Paschal (G1) = Keep at least x1 (optional).
Basic Battle Strategies
- Aqua Force can start doing multi attacks once you ride a Grade 2 Vanguard, but this build would not focus on that because it's a bit risky, for example the whole thing can go to waste once your opponent draws "Defensive Triggers", so we will focus more on Maelstrom (G3).
- Conserve your cards early on until you can ride Maelstrom (G3) to properly set up the field, especially against certain decks.
- If you still don't have Maelstrom (G3) or any viable Grade 3 card during your 2nd turn, you can use your Officer Cadet, Erikk (FV) to search, if you have.
- In case of a miss-ride, go with any viable Grade 3 card you have for now, then re-ride Maelstrom (G3) later on.
How To Use Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom (G3)
- (VC): When this unit attacks a Vanguard, it gets +3,000 Power until end of battle.
- (VC): LB4 When this unit attacks a Vanguard, if it is the 4th battle of that turn or more, it gets +5,000 Power, and the following ability until end of battle. "(VC): At the end of the battle this unit attacked, draw a card, and retire 1 of your opponent's rear-guards."
- NOTE: Limit Break skills can be used earlier than usual by using self damaging cards like Reliable Strategic Commander (G1) or Veteran Strategic Commander (G2).
- You need to do 4 attacks in order to activate Maelstrom's (G3) skill, here's an example:
- Battle Preparation: Don't forget to place a high Power card behind your Diamantes (G3) before attacking (preferably an Intercept card to setup defense). If you have Aqua Breath Dracokid (FV), use it's skill to Maelstrom (G3).
- 1st Attack = Use Diamantes (G3) to attack the Vanguard (12,000 Power), if your opponent got an Intercept card, use his CB1 skill first to ignore them. After the attack, switch to the unit behind this card.
- Battle Preparation: Don't forget to place a high Power card behind your Diamantes (G3) before attacking (preferably an Intercept card to setup defense). If you have Aqua Breath Dracokid (FV), use it's skill to Maelstrom (G3).
- 1st Attack = Use Diamantes (G3) to attack the Vanguard (12,000 Power), if your opponent got an Intercept card, use his CB1 skill first to ignore them. After the attack, switch to the unit behind this card.
- 2nd Attack = Attack using 1 of your front rear-guards.
- 3rd Attack = Attack using 1 of your front rear-guards (preferably Coral Assault (G2) or Xenophon (G3) for added Power).
- 4th Attack = Use Maelstrom (G3) to attack the Vanguard.
- NOTE: You can replace Diamantes (G3) above with Basil (G2). Your attacks doesn't need to hit, it would still count as an attack.
- In case you are up against "Cross Ride" decks (with 13,000 base Power Vanguard), your Diamantes (G3) won't be able to hit, so use your Aqua Breath Dracokid (FV) or Accelerated Command (G1) to buff him up first.
- NOTE: You can replace Diamantes (G3) above with Basil (G2). Your attacks doesn't need to hit, it would still count as an attack.
- In case you are up against "Cross Ride" decks (with 13,000 base Power Vanguard), your Diamantes (G3) won't be able to hit, so use your Aqua Breath Dracokid (FV) or Accelerated Command (G1) to buff him up first.
Counter Blasts
- Officer Cadet, Erikk (FV) = CB1 and put this unit into your Soul to look at 5 cards from the top of your deck, and add a Grade 3 or greater card to your hand. Use if you have this card and if needed.
- Storm Rider, Diamantes (G3) = (1/Turn) CB1 and until end of turn, if it is the 1st battle of that turn, this unit can ignore "Intercept" when attacking. Most CBs will be used here.
- Storm Rider, Basil (G2) = (1/Turn) CB1 and until end of turn, if it is the 1st battle of that turn, this unit can ignore "Intercept" when attacking. Most CBs will be used here.
- Navalgazer Dragon (G3) = When this unit's attack hits, CB2 to stand 2 of your rear-guards.
- NOTE: Also consider other card effects that requires Counter Blasts if needed.
- Maelstrom (G3) + Any Booster with 6,000 Power = 20,000 total Power (25,000 Power if it's the 4th battle or more).
- Navalgazer Dragon (G3) = 11,000 base Power Vanguard (14,000 Power when attacking a Vanguard).
- Navalgazer Dragon (G3) + Any Booster with 6,000 Power = 20,000 total Power (23,000 Power if it's the 3rd battle or more).
- 6,000 Booster (G1) + Any Rear Guard with 10,000~13,000 Power = 16,000~19,000 total Power (21,000~24,000 Power with +5,000 "Trigger Check" buff).
- NOTE: Other cards not included here are also OK to use but some are very situational or unsustainable, use them if you like. Also adjust the numbers above depending on your Booster's Power.
- Beginner's Quick Tips and Guide
- Beginner's Quick Battle Tips
- Farming Materials and Crafting Cards Tips and Guide
That's it guys, thank you for checking our Aqua Force Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom Deck Build and Guide for the Card Battle RPG mobile game - Vanguard ZERO. Available for Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).
How To Build 21,000+ Power Columns
Vanguard + Booster
- Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom (G3) = 11,000 base Power Vanguard (14,000 Power when attacking a Vanguard).- Maelstrom (G3) + Any Booster with 6,000 Power = 20,000 total Power (25,000 Power if it's the 4th battle or more).
- Navalgazer Dragon (G3) = 11,000 base Power Vanguard (14,000 Power when attacking a Vanguard).
- Navalgazer Dragon (G3) + Any Booster with 6,000 Power = 20,000 total Power (23,000 Power if it's the 3rd battle or more).
Rear Guards + Booster
- Any 6,000 Booster (G1)- 6,000 Booster (G1) + Any Rear Guard with 10,000~13,000 Power = 16,000~19,000 total Power (21,000~24,000 Power with +5,000 "Trigger Check" buff).
- NOTE: Other cards not included here are also OK to use but some are very situational or unsustainable, use them if you like. Also adjust the numbers above depending on your Booster's Power.
More Vanguard ZERO Tips and Guides:
- Beginner's Tips Re-Rolling Guide- Beginner's Quick Tips and Guide
- Beginner's Quick Battle Tips
- Farming Materials and Crafting Cards Tips and Guide
That's it guys, thank you for checking our Aqua Force Blue Storm Dragon, Maelstrom Deck Build and Guide for the Card Battle RPG mobile game - Vanguard ZERO. Available for Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).
