Level One: Sequencing
How to order spells and land drops to minimize dead turns, maximize mana use, and avoid free losses from bad sequencing.
The Analyzer tells you whether you can cast a spell. Sequencing tells you in which order you should. Reid covers the skill without set spoilers — pure long-term fundamentals.
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