A Tale of Two Round Tables
The "Noble Knight" archetype is a thematically rich saga within Yu-Gi-Oh!, split into two distinct factions. The original LIGHT Warrior "Noble Knights" are based on Arthurian legend, focusing on a resilient, control-based Xyz strategy. In contrast, the FIRE Warrior "Infernoble Knights," inspired by the Paladins of Charlemagne, employ an explosive, combo-heavy Synchro strategy. Both factions revolve around the "Noble Arms" Equip Spells, which grant powerful effects and can re-equip from the Graveyard. This page explores the strategies, key Noble Knight cards, and competitive standing of this dual-natured archetype.
The original Arthurian Knights, a strategy of attrition and board control.
Noble Knight Medraut: The premier one-card starter, capable of summoning another Knight from the deck to initiate Xyz plays.
Noble Knight Borz: Manages resources by sending "Noble Arms" from the Deck to the Graveyard, setting up recursion.
Noble Knight Drystan: Provides disruption by destroying a face-up card when a "Noble Arms" is equipped to him.
The classic end board establishes a resilient fortress. It centers on Artorigus, King of the Noble Knights equipped with multiple "Noble Arms" from the Graveyard. This creates a powerful boss monster protected from targeting (Excaliburn) and destruction (Destiny), capable of clearing the opponent's backrow.
The modern Infernoble Knights, a fast-paced Synchro combo strategy.
Infernoble Knight Ogier: A starter that sends any FIRE Warrior or "Noble Arms" from the Deck to the GY.
Infernoble Knight - Renaud: The key extender, Special Summoning itself and recurring a FIRE Warrior or Equip Spell from the GY/banished pile.
Infernoble Knight Emperor Charles: The primary boss monster, capable of destroying cards on the field and equipping resources from the Deck during the End Phase.
The goal is a multi-interruption board. This is anchored by Infernoble Knight Emperor Charles, whose destruction effect can be triggered on the opponent's turn by Infernoble Knight Captain Roland from the GY. This is often supplemented with generic powerhouses like Baronne de Fleur for an omni-negate or Emperor Charles the Great for a Spell/Trap negate.
1. The Opening Move
Normal Summon Noble Knight Medraut and equip him with any "Noble Arms".
2. Summon from the Deck
Use Medraut's effect to Special Summon Noble Knight Borz from the deck, destroying the equip spell which then re-equips to Borz.
3. Assemble the King
Use Borz to fill the Graveyard with "Noble Arms", then use Medraut and Borz to Xyz Summon Artorigus, King of the Noble Knights and equip him for protection and removal.
1. Graveyard Setup
Normal Summon Infernoble Knight Ogier to send an extender like Renaud from Deck to Graveyard.
2. Extend and Recur
Special Summon extenders and Renaud to get back resources and place multiple FIRE Warriors on the field.
3. Synchro Climb
Use your monsters to Synchro climb through Captain Roland into Infernoble Knight Emperor Charles, setting up his disruption for the opponent's turn.
While the Noble Knight core remains untouched, the archetype's The deck historically relied on Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights for unparalleled consistency and combo extension in the "Infernoble" strategy. means restrictions on generic support cards do have an impact.
Meta Implications: Despite restrictions on support cards, Noble Knight's The archetype was redefined by Isolde's introduction, and her banning forced the deck back to less efficient, multi-card combos. allows the deck to remain viable with alternative tech choices.
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Emperor Charles the Great
• Fire Flint Lady
• Infernoble Knight - Renaud
• Infernoble Knight Oliver
• Infernoble Knight Turpin
• Noble Arms - Arfeudutyr
• Noble Arms - Caliburn
• Noble Arms - Gallatin
• Noble Knight Artorigus
• Noble Knight Borz
• Noble Knight Drystan
• Noble Knight Medraut
+ Related cards checked:
• Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights
• Reinforcement of the Army analyzed •
0 archetype restrictions •
2 synergistic cards restricted
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