Splinterlands is always full of surprise moments. And every now and then, a battle stands out amongst the many that gives you that unexpected joy.
A Classic Lineup That Still Shines
Using my alt account with lower-level cards, I put together a lineup packed with many old favorites.
Summoner - Tyrus Paladium
One of my oldest summoners, Tyrus Paladium. He may not be flashy, but he is reliable by providing all units extra armor, making it harder for opponents to break through.
Tank - Lord Arianthus
The king of passive tanks. Lord Arianthus has a powerful combo of health and damage reduction that makes him capable of sustaining damage for an extended period. Plus, with his ability to reflect damage, he makes opponents think twice about attacking.
Support - Armorsmith
Armorsmith doesn't get much attention these days, but back in the day, he was an essential card. The Armorsmith pairs well with Tyrus, keeping Tyrus's armor buff alive.
Healer - Divine Healer
Another classic card from the Life deck, Divine Healer complements Armorsmith with a tank healing ability focused on Lord Arianthus. She is also able to provide some magic damage.
DPS - Silvershield Assassin
Previously, Silvershield Assassin was the go-to damage dealers and has great utility due to its Sneak and Double Strike. With the potential to deal four melee damage in a single round, she's perfect for piling on damage to vulnerable enemy monsters in the back.
Support DPS - Feral Spirit
Feral Spirit once ruled as a low-mana backline attacker and even thought its not often mentioned, it remains valuable here as a support Sneak attacker alongside the Silvershield Assassin.
Bait - Furious Chicken
And, of course, what lineup is complete without the Furious Chicken? The low-mana bait, it sits in the back as bait for Sneak and Opportunity monsters.
Battle Highlights
The opposition came in strong, fielding meta monsters like Pelacor Conjurer, Venari Crystalsmith, and the Aves Sturges with its Weapons Training ability. This was going to be a battle of the old dogs versus the modern meta deck.
My strategy leaned on a double-pivot approach---think of it like soccer, where two players anchor the midfield and control the flow. Here, the first pivot was Armorsmith and Divine Healer, continuously repairing and healing Lord Arianthus. Meanwhile, the second pivot of Silvershield Assassin and Feral Spirit were tasked with targeting the enemy's backline, and dealing damage.
As expected, Lord Arianthus held steady, soaking up damage like a true tank. This setup allowed the backline to do what they do best.
Final Thoughts
This battle was a great reminder of just how effective these old cards can still be. Lord Arianthus, Armorsmith, and Divine Healer proved that when used strategically, they're just as valuable now as ever.
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