Shadows Over Solis Pre-Release Event: March 8th
Welcome to our final article for Forging Shadows over Solis! Today, we have an electrifying preview of something the story has been building toward since the very first storyline event. But before we dive in, don’t forget to sign up for the Shadows over Solis Prerelease event happening this Saturday! Secure your spot now: https://events.solforgefusion.com/event/H5KDA81A5W
Now that you’re all set, let’s get into it!
The Darkness Within
Since the launch of the game, players have heard whispers of the Blight—a darkness seeking to claim the heart of the Forgeborn and consume the world of Solis. Over the last year, we’ve discovered its true name: the Darkforge. As the world begins to thaw, a new era dawns, but so does an ancient and terrible threat! When designing how the Darkforge would take shape in the game, we explored many possibilities. Ultimately, given its corrupting influence within the Factions, we wanted it to introduce corrupted cards into a Faction deck while still allowing access to other cards from that Faction. But that raises a critical question: which Forgeborn will lead these Darkforge decks?
Among the Forgeborn, Sunder has fallen the farthest under the Darkforge’s sway. Now, she serves as a Blighted Forgeborn, fully devoted to its sinister will. But a force as powerful as the Darkforge requires more than one leader.
The Darkforge has also claimed the soul of Cercee, who once sacrificed herself to halt its spread. Now, the undead queen rises again, commanding a new army to lay claim to Solis!
But the Darkforge’s corruption is not limited to Nekrium and Tempys. As its influence spreads, it seeks to consume Alloyin and Uterra as well! Blighted Cercee and Blighted Sunder can be found in all 4 factions!
When a deck has one of these Blighted Forgeborn the corruption also affects the deck allowing for some familiar faces to join.
I Give Into Temptation!
One of the most unforgettable moments from the very first Fuse Fest event was players shouting, “I give into temptation!” to gain power. We knew this had to be reflected in the game, and it became a core theme for the Darkforge. As you can see with Blighted Sunder and Blighted Cercee, these Forgeborn grant immense power—at the cost of your own Health. The more you sacrifice, the greater your rewards. This philosophy extends across all Darkforge cards. The Darkforge’s creatures are not new faces. These are familiar beings from the first three sets of SolForge Fusion, now twisted and reborn under the Darkforge’s influence!
Take the Metamind Overseer. Originally, it granted a single Gizmo or Mega Gizmo. But as the Metamind Omenseer, it offers even more summoning potential—at the price of your Health.
The Darkforge gave us the opportunity to design creatures with abilities stronger than what is typically seen at their Levels. This introduces an engaging new playstyle where your Health becomes a resource. Mastering this balance is the key to victory when piloting a Darkforge deck.
And if you manage your Health wisely, the Darkforge will reward your devotion handsomely!
Those who prove their loyalty to the Darkforge gain access to a free damage spell—efficient removal that helps keep you in the game as you teeter on the edge. Meeting specific Health thresholds is a powerful incentive to embrace this archetype, but it’s not the only way to unlock your Darkforge cards’ true potential!
These corrupted versions of familiar creatures grow even stronger as long as you’ve taken damage during your turn, rewarding aggressive, risk-taking play with instant benefits.
Join us in discord to see more spoilers this week!
The Darkforge allowed us to dive deep into an omni-faction archetype that fully integrates the Forgeborn. We can’t wait to see what devastating power you’ll unleash when Shadows over Solis arrives! Keep an eye out for more previews from the SolForge Fusion community this week as we approach the Shadows over Solis Prerelease event. See you there!
Would you like to know more?
https://www.solforgefusion.com/post/forging-shadows-over-solis:-darkforge-rising
Now that you’re all set, let’s get into it!
The Darkness Within
Since the launch of the game, players have heard whispers of the Blight—a darkness seeking to claim the heart of the Forgeborn and consume the world of Solis. Over the last year, we’ve discovered its true name: the Darkforge. As the world begins to thaw, a new era dawns, but so does an ancient and terrible threat! When designing how the Darkforge would take shape in the game, we explored many possibilities. Ultimately, given its corrupting influence within the Factions, we wanted it to introduce corrupted cards into a Faction deck while still allowing access to other cards from that Faction. But that raises a critical question: which Forgeborn will lead these Darkforge decks?
Among the Forgeborn, Sunder has fallen the farthest under the Darkforge’s sway. Now, she serves as a Blighted Forgeborn, fully devoted to its sinister will. But a force as powerful as the Darkforge requires more than one leader.
The Darkforge has also claimed the soul of Cercee, who once sacrificed herself to halt its spread. Now, the undead queen rises again, commanding a new army to lay claim to Solis!
But the Darkforge’s corruption is not limited to Nekrium and Tempys. As its influence spreads, it seeks to consume Alloyin and Uterra as well! Blighted Cercee and Blighted Sunder can be found in all 4 factions!
When a deck has one of these Blighted Forgeborn the corruption also affects the deck allowing for some familiar faces to join.
I Give Into Temptation!
One of the most unforgettable moments from the very first Fuse Fest event was players shouting, “I give into temptation!” to gain power. We knew this had to be reflected in the game, and it became a core theme for the Darkforge. As you can see with Blighted Sunder and Blighted Cercee, these Forgeborn grant immense power—at the cost of your own Health. The more you sacrifice, the greater your rewards. This philosophy extends across all Darkforge cards. The Darkforge’s creatures are not new faces. These are familiar beings from the first three sets of SolForge Fusion, now twisted and reborn under the Darkforge’s influence!
Take the Metamind Overseer. Originally, it granted a single Gizmo or Mega Gizmo. But as the Metamind Omenseer, it offers even more summoning potential—at the price of your Health.
The Darkforge gave us the opportunity to design creatures with abilities stronger than what is typically seen at their Levels. This introduces an engaging new playstyle where your Health becomes a resource. Mastering this balance is the key to victory when piloting a Darkforge deck.
And if you manage your Health wisely, the Darkforge will reward your devotion handsomely!
Those who prove their loyalty to the Darkforge gain access to a free damage spell—efficient removal that helps keep you in the game as you teeter on the edge. Meeting specific Health thresholds is a powerful incentive to embrace this archetype, but it’s not the only way to unlock your Darkforge cards’ true potential!
These corrupted versions of familiar creatures grow even stronger as long as you’ve taken damage during your turn, rewarding aggressive, risk-taking play with instant benefits.
Join us in discord to see more spoilers this week!
The Darkforge allowed us to dive deep into an omni-faction archetype that fully integrates the Forgeborn. We can’t wait to see what devastating power you’ll unleash when Shadows over Solis arrives! Keep an eye out for more previews from the SolForge Fusion community this week as we approach the Shadows over Solis Prerelease event. See you there!
Would you like to know more?
https://www.solforgefusion.com/post/forging-shadows-over-solis:-darkforge-rising