Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to be taking part in the BATTLE MAGE SECRETS challenge for the first time. I've tried participating in previous challenges, but due to some real-life situations, I wasn't able to finish my post on time. However, after a few weeks of hard work, I finally completed my post before the deadline. I particularly enjoy the BACK TO BASIC ruleset in the game, and I can't wait to share my thought process on how I selected my monsters. I hope you'll have a great time playing and enjoy reading my post.
All Monsters have the Divine Shield ability.
Increases Magic Reflect, Return Fire, and Thorns damage to all enemy monsters by 1
Monsters lose all abilities.
In the BACK TO BASIC ruleset, I concentrated solely on selecting magic damage monsters while also utilizing a summoner to enhance my monsters' defensive capabilities. My preferred tactic in this ruleset was acquiring monsters with the RECHARGE ability, which proved to be incredibly advantageous due to their ability to inflict damage every turn, significantly increasing their combat effectiveness. Overall, this strategy enabled me to effectively navigate the ruleset and emerge victorious in the game.
Without a doubt, GRANDMASTER RATHE is one of the most exceptional summoners when it comes to defense in this ruleset. His unparalleled ability, VOID ARMOR, provides a robust safeguard against magic monsters, while the added protection of +1 armor proves invaluable against physical attacks. It is easy to see why he is widely considered one of the best defensive options in the game.
Thanks to the ruleset, URIEL THE PURIFIER can now unleash his full potential, as his RECHARGE ability will no longer prevent him from dealing damage every round. With his exceptional base stats, he can effortlessly fill the dual role of a formidable tank and damage dealer, making him an incredibly valuable addition to any team.
I have chosen PRISMATIC ENERGY as my secondary tank, primarily due to his impressive 9 HP, allowing him to endure longer in battles. Additionally, he possesses the ability to inflict damage even when placed in the first position, making him a valuable asset to my team. Compared to selecting another melee monster and positioning it in the second slot, or choosing ranged monsters that become obsolete when positioned in the first slot, PRISMATIC ENERGY emerges as the superior option for my team.
I am thrilled to include TIME MEDDLER in my team of magic damage monsters, as his remarkable 6 HP and 4 ARMOR will enable him to withstand physical damage and serve as a dependable tank in combat situations. I am confident that his addition to my team will be a valuable asset, helping me to achieve victory in battles.
Since DJINN RENOVA is my most potent magic damage dealer, I have placed him in the middle position to ensure his safety on the battlefield. By positioning him in the middle, he is better protected from enemy attacks, allowing him to unleash his full potential in battles and contribute significantly to the success of my team.
Although TIME MAGE only has 3 HP, her exceptional speed of 5 and magic damage of 2 make her an essential addition to my team. I have positioned her in the fifth slot, as she may be vulnerable to attacks, but her ability to eliminate enemy monsters before they have a chance to strike back can significantly impact the outcome of battles in my favor.
As the only ranged damage dealer in my lineup, SILVERSHIELD SHERIFF plays a crucial role in my team's success. With his impressive damage output, he is a valuable asset to my team, and I have strategically placed him in the last position to ensure that he can unleash his full potential and take down enemy monsters.
Although I had a defensive lineup, my opponent opted for a range offensive lineup, rendering my summoner's VOID ARMOR ability useless. As a result, the match became a battle between range and magic, with my team relying heavily on our magical prowess to overcome our opponent's range attacks.
During the battle, it became apparent that both my opponent and I had similar tanks, and the ruleset prevented our monsters from activating their abilities. However, my opponent had a higher damage output, resulting in my tank being reduced to a mere 2 HP, while my opponent's tank still had 5 HP remaining.
In the second round, my monsters were faster and I managed to take down my opponent's tank. By the end of the round, we had both lost our monsters first and second positions.
In the fourth round, I unfortunately lost my third monster, but in the following round, I managed to take down my opponent's third monster, rendering their SILVERSHIELD SHERIFF useless and giving me a significant advantage. By the end of the sixth round, the game had become a 3v2 in my favor.
Having a numerical advantage and with the rest of my opponent's monsters being ranged, the battle quickly turned into a massacre, and I emerged victorious without losing any of my own monsters.
In this ruleset, there are many amazing summoners available. Offensive summoners like YODIN, ARCHMAGE ARIUS, and BYZANTINE KITTY can be incredibly powerful, but they are also expensive to rent and buy. Cheaper summoners like MIMOSA NIGHTSHADE, CHANSEUS THE GREAT, THE PEAKRIDER, and LIR DEEPSWIMMER can also be excellent choices in this ruleset. Ultimately, the right summoner choice can make all the difference in winning the game in this "Back to Basic" ruleset.
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