To rank higher on the Splinterlands leaderboard, you need a combination of skill, strategy, and optimization. Here’s a breakdown of key steps to improve your ranking:
1. Understand How the Leaderboard Works
- Leaderboard points are earned based on battle wins and the rating of your opponent.
- Higher-league wins earn more points, and win streaks give bonuses.
- You can rank in overall leaderboard or specific splinter leaderboards.
2. Climb Quickly After Season Reset
- Early progress matters: climb as fast as possible after the reset to get ahead of slower players.
- Use your best cards and strongest decks early on.
3. Maximize ECR (Energy Capture Rate)
- ECR affects how much reward you earn from each battle.
- Don't battle constantly — wait for ECR to recharge (around 75%-100%) to get full value.
- For leaderboard focus, efficient wins matter more than volume.
4. Build Meta Decks
- Invest in or rent cards that dominate the current meta.
- Popular strategies: taunt + heal, high-speed dodgers, opportunity teams, or magic spam.
- Learn each ruleset and mana cap to predict what lineups win.
5. Study Top Players
- Watch battles from leaderboard players in your league.
- Use tools like Splintercards or PeakMonsters to track deck compositions and win rates.
6. Battle at the Right Time
- Some players are inactive at certain hours.
- Battle when fewer strong players are online to face easier opponents.
7. Use Potions and Focus Well
- Complete daily focuses that align with your strongest cards.
- Reward chests may yield legendary or powerful cards that help you rank higher.
8. Join a Guild
- Guild perks (like brawls, bonuses, and discounts) help you grow stronger.
- Participate in brawls to gain additional rewards and practice.
9. Rent Strategically
- Rent high-level cards or summoners that boost win rate, especially at season end.
- Consider renting specific counter cards for certain matchups.
10. End-of-Season Push
- The last 24–48 hours are critical.
- Spend DEC or credits to rent top-tier cards temporarily.
- Win streaks and strong finishes can vault you up the leaderboard.
