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Mastering the gameplay in Splinterlands is a bit more complex than it seems at first glance; it’s not that easy to achieve given all the aspects you have to learn and understand. Of course, it’s not the most complicated thing in the world—games like this are usually picked up very quickly— but it all comes down to how much discipline and consistency you put into it. If you want to master the game, become a pro, and dominate the leagues, you need to stay on top of everything—and a big part of that, along with the elements you need to learn, is the skills themselves.
In Splinterlands, there are various types of abilities—you might focus on attack, defense, support, or debuffs— but you need to know them all to develop combat strategies that will increase your chances of winning in the game—that’s the key. That’s why I’m launching a new series of posts where I’ll discuss the different types of abilities in Splinterlands, starting with the most well-known ones—the “Offensive” abilities, at least the ones I consider the strongest.
That’s why, in this post, I’ll be breaking down the strongest “Offensive” abilities in the entire game—the ones that are dominating the current meta and feature incredibly powerful mechanics you definitely need to know about:
Key offensive skills and their mechanics
I’m going to make this post a bit more dynamic and fast-paced, without beating around the bush. That said, context is always important so that newcomers to the game can understand many concepts that nobody else explains—that’s the difference, and that’s why I’m doing it this way. But without further ado, let’s get to the abilities:
Very strong offensive abilities
Blast: Although this is one of the oldest abilities in the game, it remains one of the most damaging ones, as its effect causes damage to spread to adjacent cards surrounding the primary target upon impact, all while dealing an additional 50% damage (rounded up).
Sneak: This is another one of those ancient abilities that remains incredibly powerful when used correctly. Its effect lies in the ability to attack from any position, but focusing solely on the unit in the back row of the opponent’s formation. It may be fairly countered these days, but choosing it with the right modifiers will help you win many battles.
Opportunity: Another ancient ability—though not quite as old as the others—this is an excellent skill because, with the right modifiers, you can practically stalk your prey, since its effect allows you to focus your attack on the units with the lowest health points. Of course, like the others, it’s not a skill meant for general play, but it can adapt very well to all kinds of situations, dealing massive damage.
Double Strike: This ability may seem simple, but it packs a powerful punch by allowing you to attack any unit three times in a single turn. It may be an old-school ability, but it can deal massive damage quickly, throwing your opponent’s strategy off course. In the right hands, it can be a very powerful weapon.
Apex Strike: This ability is newer; in fact, it was introduced recently with “Escalation,” if I’m not mistaken. In any case, it reminds me a lot of “Sneak” or “Opportunity,” except that the attacks target the opponent’s card with the highest attack power.
Ambush: In my opinion, this is one of the most broken abilities in the entire game, because it allows any unit that has it to attack even before the battle begins—in other words, before the first round even starts—which is insane. If you use it correctly, you can practically win the battle from the very first second.
Bloodlust: I couldn't leave out the ability that disrupted the META for a long time in the game, and the truth is that it still does, even though it can be countered more easily than in the past. This ability grants its user nearly unlimited power, since every time they defeat an opponent, they gain +1 point in all their stats. If used correctly, you can be unstoppable on the battlefield.
Other important aspects of “Offensive” abilities
Understanding the effects of abilities isn't everything in the game; many other factors come into play to ensure everything fits together perfectly and you can truly make the most of them. This means we must manage card placement—a crucial aspect of strategy—and, in addition, analyze offensive superiority, a concept you may be hearing about for the first time but have likely already applied without realizing it.
To understand all this, pay close attention:
Positioning strategies:
Removal of Support: This is essential if we want to survive in battle; one of the most effective strategies against them is to use “Sneak” cards to take out healers or support units, who tend to hide in the back lines.
Control of the front line: First, you need a "Tank" sturdy enough to withstand several rounds in the first position. On the other hand, the best strategy for this situation is to place a card with the "Reach" ability in the second position, which attacks from that position and adds its attack to the first one.
Offensive Superiority:
Direct Damage vs. Mitigation: Here, it is important to distinguish the order of attacks or their priority. For example, magical attacks are superior to physical melee and ranged attacks, simply because they can be launched from any position and target vital points directly.
Versatility: In matches, we need to be very versatile in our play so that our opponent can’t read us like a book; This means that, for example, if we want to attack “Support” cards with at least one or two units, we could play “Sneak” as I mentioned earlier, but the reality is that “Opportunity” is superior in certain situations, which is why we need to know when and how to use one or the other.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this post, as it covers a lot of educational content about skills—in this case, focusing solely on offensive skills. However, stay tuned for posts on other types of skills as well, since they can all work together. That said, any strategy should always be directed toward a single goal, even if we combine several of them.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask—just leave them in the comments, and I'll be happy to answer them.
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