Balatro has a massive balance problem - why pairs are better than everything else (www.youtube.com)

submitted 5 days ago by popcar2@piefed.ca to c/balatro@piefed.social

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Really interesting video that I found on my feed. I usually pivot to a flush build for my gold stake runs but according to this video, pairs are actually more consistent (especially in higher stakes where you have less discards/money).

Wish I knew all this before doing half the gold stakes...

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[-] pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 5 days ago

Yeah, it’s always been better to focus on getting the most out of the least cards played and working to get jokers with synergy.

[-] popcar2@piefed.ca 4 points 5 days ago

Yup, but I always assumed high card builds were the late-game meta, I rarely ever go pairs.

[-] pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 days ago

Pairs or even high card can get some crazy bonuses

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