How To Inflict Effect Damage Duel Links

So, You Wanna Be a Damage-Dealing Devil, Huh?

Effect damage, burn damage, indirect damage... Whatever you call it, it's the art of winning without even touching your opponent's monsters! And honestly? It's the best way to play Duel Links. Fight me.

Let's be real, who has the time to summon a giant dragon with 3000 attack? We're here to win quickly and efficiently. Plus, watching your opponent slowly melt away from *behind* a wall of defense? Priceless.

The Joy of Burning Bright (and Your Opponent)

Okay, so how do we inflict this delicious damage? First, we need cards, obviously. Lava Golem, Chain Reaction, and the infamous Nurse Reficule the Fallen One are your friends.

Don't forget about Parasite Paranoid! Slap it on your opponent's monster and watch them squirm. Remember, the goal is annoyance, not necessarily instant victory (though that's a bonus!).

Personally, I like to think of it as a slow, agonizing… defeat. It's like telling them, "I could win with my monsters, but where's the fun in that?". Pure evil, I tell you!

Setting the Stage for Burnination

Now, simply *having* the cards isn't enough. You need to set the stage. Remember, it's a performance, a dance of destruction!

This is where cards like Secret Barrel and Ookazi shine. They're simple, effective, and delightfully cheesy. Especially when you activate them right before they draw their winning card.

Timing is key. Don't just throw your burn spells out there randomly! Wait for the perfect moment, like when they've overextended their board.

The Art of Defending Your Burns

Of course, your opponent isn't just going to sit there and take it. They'll try to stop you, the audacity! So, you need protection.

Cards like Curtain of the Dark Magic and Sphere Kuriboh are your best friends. Stall tactics are your strength!

Remember, every turn you stall is another turn they're taking effect damage! It's a war of attrition, and you're playing the long game.

Embrace the Salt

Finally, and most importantly: embrace the salt! Nothing is better than seeing your opponent rage quit after a well-placed burn.

It's a sign that you're doing it right. A true artist thrives on the tears of their vanquished foes. (Okay, maybe that's a bit much.)

But seriously, effect damage decks can be incredibly tilting for your opponent. And let's be honest, that's half the fun.

Unpopular Opinion Time: Why Burn is Best

Look, I know what you're thinking: "But it's not *honorable*!" To which I say: honor is for chumps! We're playing a children's card game.

The point is to win, and effect damage is a perfectly legitimate way to do that. Besides, who wants to spend 20 minutes summoning a single monster?

So, go forth and embrace the burn! Embrace the salt! Embrace the sweet, sweet victory that comes from inflicting effect damage. You won't regret it. (Well, maybe your opponents will.)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a Duel to win with my Aroma Strategy burn deck. *snickers*