What are the best strategies and tips for winning matches and tournaments in Splinterlands?
Splinterlands is a popular NFT trading card game where you can collect, trade and battle with cards that represent different creatures, spells and abilities. The game is based on blockchain technology and has a native token called Splintershards (SPS) that you can earn and use for various purposes. You can win more battles and tournaments in Splinterlands with these tips and strategies, whether you are a novice or a pro in the game.
Choose the right tournaments
Splinterlands offers various tournaments with different rules, entry fees and prizes. You should choose the tournaments that suit your level of skill, collection and budget. You need to have enough cards that match the criteria, as some tournaments limit the kinds of cards or summoners you can use. You should also compare the winning chances to the entry cost and the prizes. You might want to skip joining if the entry fee is high or the prizes are low. You can check the tournament details and sign up at Splinterlands Tournaments.
Rent cards
If you don't have enough cards or want to try out new cards, you can rent them from other players using DEC (Dark Energy Crystals), the in-game currency of Splinterlands. Renting cards can help you improve your deck access higher leagues and compete in more tournaments. You can rent cards from the market at Splinterlands Market or use third-party services like PeakMonsters at PeakMonsters. You should compare the rental prices and durations and choose the cards that offer the best value for your needs.
Scout your opponent
Before you start a match, you can scout your opponent's profile and see their stats, collection, recent battles and win rate. This can help you get an idea of their strengths and weaknesses, their preferred splinters (the factions of cards) and their strategies. You can use this information to choose your own splinter, summoner and cards that counter or complement your opponent's choices. You can also watch their recent battles and learn from their moves and mistakes. You can scout your opponent by clicking on their name on the match screen or by visiting Splinterlands Profile and entering their username.
Know your cards
You need to understand how your cards work to use them well in Splinterlands. The four types of cards are: melee, ranged, magic and no attack. There are melee, ranged, magic and no attack cards. Each type has its strengths and weaknesses, which depend on the match rules, the card position and the card abilities. You should study the attributes and abilities of each card and how they influence each other. For example, melee cards can only attack from the first position or if they have an ability like sneak or reach, ranged cards can attack from any position but have reduced accuracy if they are in the first position or if there is an enemy with shield ability. Magic cards can attack from any position and ignore armor but are affected by magic reflect ability and no attack cards have no attack power but usually have useful abilities like heal, tank heal or inspire. You should also be mindful of the mana cost of each card and try to use it wisely.
Pick a tank
A tank is a card that has high health, armor or shield ability and can withstand a lot of damage from enemy attacks. A tank is usually placed in the first position to protect your other cards from direct attacks. A good tank can make a big difference in your battles. Especially if it has abilities like taunt, void or thorns that can affect or damage enemy cards. Some examples of good tanks are Sea Monster, Goblin Mech, Exploding Dwarf and Wood Nymph. You should pick a tank that matches your splinter, summoner and strategy.
Attack their backline
The backline is where your opponent's weaker or more valuable cards are usually placed. These cards usually have either low health or high attack power and can be dangerous to your team if you ignore them. You should try to attack their backline with cards that have abilities like sneak, snipe or blast that can target enemy cards in specific positions.
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