Magic Duels
49 Achievements
1,000
300-500h
The Roil
Dealt 12 damage to an opponent with lands in a single turn
20
2.01%
How to unlock the The Roil achievement in Magic Duels - Definitive Guide
She has an ability that will turn 6 separate lands into 6/6 creatures, but you will need to use her -7 to do so. That is more than enough power to overrun most decks and get to 12 damage.
You will need time to activate her +1 at least 4-5 times, and that's if you're able to defend your Planeswalker enough whilst doing so. Best of luck while going for this achievement! It's not very difficult, just requires a bit of luck and proper strategy...
I'm sure there are other methods of doing this, but I found this way to be the easiest. I actually got it in a multiplayer match, for what it's worth. If you find other ways to obtain this achievement, leave a comment below! I'd be happy to edit this solution if it's going to be more helpful. Thanks for reading.
I'd recommend using a deck with green and black cards, because your opponent will usually try to bring your planeswalker card down early.
But if you use black creatures/spells you can bring her back from your graveyard, which is increasing your chance of actually getting this achievement without trying again in another duel.
Also note that the achievement does unlock right during the duel (you don't have to wait until the game is over).
The 12 damage in one turn can be done to the opponent's creatures, so it is not necessary that the "lands" attack the opponent directly.
1) Acquire Nissa, Vastwood Seer from an Origins booster pack.
2) Get her onto the battlefield and transform her into Nissa, Sage Animist.
3) Use her +1 ability four times to build her devotion to 7.
4) Use her -7 ability to turn up to six lands into 6/6 creatures, then attack with them.
5) Enjoy your 20 gamerscore.
The Battle for Zendikar expansion added a new mechanic: Awaken. This allows you to transform any land into a creature and attack with it. All you need to do is unlock one of the many cards that feature this new ability and use it in a duel.
These awakened lands are typically 3/3 creatures so you'll need to have four of them out to pop the achievement.
It also appears to be quite buggy at the moment - dealing any damage with land creatures seems to be enough to unlock it.
First, cast "Nissa, Vastwood Seer". After that, to transform her into "Nissa, Sage Animist" you only need to put a land on the field once you have at least 7 lands active. Once you have "Nissa, Sage Animist" you need at least 5 turns to get the achievement. Four turns using Nissa's first ability (+1 loyalty counters each turn). On your fifth turn use Nissa's third ability (-7 loyalty counters) to make six lands 6/6 creature cards. Attack with them and if you manage to do at least 12 damage in this turn you'll get the achievement.
It's not necesary to do direct damage. Damage dealt to other creatures by this lands counts towards the achievement.
Best way to do this is on a Versus match against the AI in easy difficulty.
Note: First, you need to unlock Nissa by buying booster packs.