This battle—particularly for new players—demonstrates that simply possessing the most powerful cards does not guarantee victory. In Splinterlands, and specifically within a single battle, the "Battleground Conditions" are identical for both players. By Battleground Conditions, I refer to the enabled elements, rulesets, and Mana cap established for that specific match. All of these factors play a pivotal role in the outcome of a battle, and they apply equally to both participants. Beyond this, the specific cards you choose to include in your team depend entirely on your strategic acumen. For instance, in today's battle, in addition to the "Even Stevens," "Four's a Crowd," and "Earthquake" rulesets, we were required to assemble our teams using a mere 28 Mana and a selection of only two elements. My opponent utilised a significant portion of the total 28-Mana cap—spending 13 Mana—on a single card: their tank, "Doomshield Warden." There is no doubt that this card is formidable in every respect; its Health, Speed, Armour, Attack Power, and Abilities collectively establish it as an exceptional tank card—one that I myself utilise extensively in my battles. However, it is equally crucial to understand whether, within the constraints of the allotted Mana, you have successfully established a balanced distribution of power across your entire team.
As I mentioned, I personally use this card extensively—though mostly only in battles where my total mana cap exceeds 35 or 40. In this particular battle, I initially selected this very card as well; however, I soon realised that after spending nearly half of my total mana on this single card, I wouldn't have enough mana remaining to add any other cards to my lineup. Consequently, I opted to include a slightly lighter card featuring the Flank ability in my team instead. Its mana cost was roughly half that of the Doomshield Warden, and while its stats were admittedly somewhat weaker, it served effectively as a tank, allowing me to add a few other cards to construct a more balanced and superior team composition. Positioned behind it, I deployed the same Gladius card that my opponent had used. Since mine was a Level 2 version, it boasted a Speed stat of 2 (rather than 1); furthermore, I utilised my Archan to grant this card both the Swiftness and Double Strike abilities, thereby effectively doubling its combat power. Finally, at the very end of my lineup, I stationed an inexpensive yet heavy-hitting ranged attacker, alongside a 0-mana-cost card whose primary function was not to inflict damage upon the enemy, but rather to absorb and nullify one of their attacks.
The zero-mana cost card played its assigned role to perfection; after absorbing the attacks directed at my other cards—specifically Gladius Human, Chimney Wallstop, and the final card in my lineup, Kha'zi Conjurer—the latter dealt massive damage to the enemy, allowing me to win the battle with swiftness. In this post, I have outlined my entire strategy for you. While it is not necessary that you possess the exact same cards, it is crucial to understand that no single ultra-powerful card can achieve victory entirely on its own; therefore, always strive to create a sense of balance within your team. Additionally, make it a habit to periodically review your deck; if you have a card that is ready to be levelled up, you should certainly do so, for no one can predict when, or in which specific battle, that card might dominate the enemy with even a seemingly minor +1 boost in power.🔥
Splinterlands isn't an easy place, but that's what makes it even more fun. A perfect strategy takes into account many factors, including stats, abilities, rulesets, mana caps, and more. That's why it's even more important to consider all these factors when developing a strategy. Add good cards to your deck, but also work on improving your strategies, and strive to win as many battles as possible!🔥
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English is not my first language. So sometimes I use 'Google Translate'. Please don't think that anything I have written in this blog has been copied from somewhere or is AI-generated.Paragraph Dividers and all the photos are from #Splinterlands.All the other content images and words are mine unless otherwise stated.
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