Welcome to the Dogjo!
This Shiba Eternity guide is for people of all skill levels, whether you’re a battle-tested veteran or a total beginner. Together, we’ll go beyond the basics and learn what it takes to be a Shiba Eternity grandmaster.
But why should you listen to me? I’m just another nerd on the internet.
Well, that is totally true, but I’m also one of the top Shiba Eternity players in the world.
I go by Sandwichgang (or Jabberwockee on ladder) and I’ve been playing since SE came out one year ago. Since then, I’ve climbed my way up to grandmaster, won a bunch of tournaments, and turned the game inside and out looking for new competitive strategies.
Through my time playing SE, I’ve strived to help build a community around the game by raising awareness on social media, hosting spaces on X, and posting my championship-winning decklists on Discord. Now I want to share what I’ve learned with you.
There’s a lot to learn about this unique, exciting card game. I hope this guide will encourage you to check it out, take your skills to the next level, and, of course, have some fun!
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I always tell people this: there’s no better time to play Shiba Eternity than right now.
So start training!
The Basics
If you are totally new to the game or haven’t checked out the Official Shiba Eternity Player’s Guide, definitely go give that a read to get a grasp of all the basic mechanics.
Shiba Eternity is based on The Shiboshis NFT collection. But don’t worry, for right now there’s no Web3 integration, so you can play the game simply by downloading it in the app store of your choice.
Once you’re in the game, you’ll use a Shiboshi with five randomly determined traits that give you access to different card pools, all with unique themes and powers.
Next you’ll select a “discipline” — think of these as the archetypes or style of character you want to play: would you rather be a sneaky ninja or a brutal warrior? The disciplines will reflect these themes and offer you play styles and tactics suited to how you like to play.
Once you have your Shiboshi and your discipline, you’ll build a deck and enter the Dogjo to do battle!
But, before you do that, here’s how to approach Shiba Eternity’s six disciplines. For each one, I’ll give a brief overview, list some of my favorite cards, and rank its overall strength on the standard tier-list scale from S-F.
Shiboshi Disciplines
Chewjitsu (S) – This all-rounded discipline is great for beginners and experts alike. But don’t let its beginner-friendly nature fool you: this is probably the best discipline in the game. Chewjitsu is all about using an armory of powerful weapon cards to beat down your opponent. Its weapons and utility, which include purify and draw, more than make up for its weaker than average fighters.
Put these in your deck:
Cutterbutter – Arguably the best one-cost fighter in the game! Great stats, no frills.
Toothy Kama – Unlock crazy damage combos with this Speedy weapon.
Relentless Naginata – The ultimate control weapon. Pick off your opponent’s fighters with ease.
Ryo Chi (B) – If you’re a more reactive player who likes giant fighters that can keep your Shiboshi safe from harm while you build up your army, this is the discipline for you. Ryo Chi is a slower playstyle that requires you to successfully defend yourself in the early game before bringing out the big guns.
Put these in your deck:
Ancestral Blessing – This cheap buff spell gives your early fighters some much needed power.
Voodoo Runner – I like turtles and you should too. My favorite card in the Ryo Chi arsenal.
Unwavering Protection – Annoy your opponent by summoning three defenders at once!
Bite Thai (B) – Warriors, take heed: this is the discipline for you. With a combination of aggressive early fighters, strong removal spells, and heavy late-game threats, Bite Thai gives you the tools to beat down your opponent ferociously. Stacked with a fair amount of utility, you can use weapon removal to help take on Chewjitsu decks and purify to push through annoying defenders.
Put these in your deck:
Ramming Strike – Face damage or board clear? This flexible, cheap 3-damage spell is terrific!
Arcane Hellion – Aggressive and fast AF. Play along with a 0-cost spell for an easy combo.
Crimson Champion – Good stats plus speedy: ‘nuff said. Give it a stat buff and win the game.
Shyjitsu (A) – Dangers lurk in the shadows. This stealthy class has some of the highest burst damage in the game, thanks to minions with speedy like “Double Claw” and “Clover & Carver”. With higher rewards comes higher risk, so playing Shyjitsu can often feel like feast or famine. This discipline is incredibly rewarding, but be warned: it requires a higher skill level than the others!
Put these in your deck:
Sharpened Kunai – Don’t overlook this 0-cost weapon, it’s the key to unlocking Shyjitsu’s power.
Double Claw – 20 damage, 30 damage, or more. Dream big with this crazy bird.
Armed Pacifier – Use for cheap weapon removal or use it to combo other cards.
Taekwondoje (C) – Combining utility and tactics, this fighter-focused discipline is for crafty players who like to strategize. I’m not going to lie: this is a tough discipline to play. Although it has lots of great fighters, it lacks any come-back mechanics. So, if you lose your board presence, the game is over. I only recommend this discipline to players who are looking for a real challenge!
Put these in your deck:
Two-Toed Valiant – Combo with cheap spells and steamroll the early game.
Jealous Gull – Feed on the power of your other fighters and create an unkillable monster.
Fleetfoot Charger – Cheap and efficient removal that you can also buff up if you need to.
Woof Chun (A+) – Zerg rush your opponent with a discipline that loves to play swarms of fighters on board. Carefully manage your buff cards like “Shell Bard” to pump up your fighters and then finish them off with a giant burst of damage. This aggressive discipline is second only to Chewjitsu in power level!
Put these in your deck:
Shell bard – Keep this little turtle alive at all costs to keep your board strong.
Tall grass terrors – Summon three fluffy bunnies at once and go wide.
Copper Bane-Blade – The ultimate synergy card that buffs your board and deals damage for summoning fighters. This legendary card is a backbreaker in the late game.
What next?
Once you’ve got your discipline picked out, there’s only one thing to do: start playing! Get on ladder and learn how your discipline plays against the others. You will have matchups that feel easy and others that feel hard. For example, Ryo Chi tends to be a difficult matchup for Shyjitsu because Shyjitsu has a hard time dealing with defenders and doesn’t have any purify spells.
Next time, we’ll take a deep dive into traits and think about which traits perform best with certain disciplines.
Until then, I’ll see you in the dogjo!
Sandwichgang is a long-time member of the Shib community, a writer, and a card game fanatic. You can find him on Shiba Eternity playing under the name Jabberwockee and on X as @watchcloselyOLO.
