Balatro has a massive balance problem - why pairs are better than everything else

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA_DiPpJkX8

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 · 8 pts · 198d (2 replies)

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 · 5 pts · 198d (1 reply)

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

pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 198d

Pairs or even high card can get some crazy bonuses

thethrilloftime69@feddit.online · 2 pts · 171d (1 reply)

That's funny I got through so much of the game playing flush builds.

Oberyn@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 171d

1st gold stake checkered . Since then always go with flushes before anything else , specially in ante 1 where scoring more points at 1ce important to earn more cash/win