One of my favorite strategies in Earth splinter before Chaos Legion came out was using a level 3 Flesh Golem as tank supported by Wood Nymph for the extra heal (Llama Kron was better but costly).
I also use the same strategy with Water (Sea Monster + Crustacean King)
or Light (Shield Bearer + Divine Healer)
These combos were very effective in Bronze League.
Today, in the Modern Silver and Gold League, we can use a similar strategy but much more annoying for the opponent - Taunt and Triage. This draws the attack away from the tank dividing the enemy's attack. In Water, that would be the Wavebrood and a level 4 Angelic Mandarin.
The Wavebrood is already tanky at level 1 with 12 hearts. Put him in the backline to draw attacks away from your tank or to save your team from Snipers. Coupled with Triage and your tank and low health damagers need not worry for several rounds.
Here's a recent battle I lost 😀
https://splinterlands.com?p=battle&id=sl_faa80f9fb085baee0eda7bc9a8dea9d4&ref=logen9f
We also have a neutral card with Triage that can work with other splinters - Spirit Hoarder. He is great with Earth since he also has magic damage.
Other cards that have Triage for Silver and Gold Leagues are Chanseus and Scale Doctor though I haven't used them before.
Riftwatchers also has cards with Taunt such as Night Ghoul, Agor Longtail and Coeurl Lurker.
Thank you for reading and consider these cards to add to your deck.