Hello splinterlands family. To survive in Splinterlands, it's not just about having good cards but also about strengthening your deck or card collection over time. I always try to focus on neutral monsters in addition to my favourite elements. The biggest advantage of neutral cards is that they can be used with any splinter or element. Today, I bought two new neutral cards from the marketplace to strengthen my death element a little more. The two cards are Nimbledook Ranger and Nalara Geinek. Today's discussion is about why I chose these cards and how they will affect my game.
First, let's talk about Nimbledook Ranger. My main reason for buying this card was its double strike ability. This card has a mana cost of 7, which may seem a bit high, but its effectiveness is quite excellent. Although its base attack is only 1, it can attack twice per round due to its double strike. This means its effective damage output is actually 2. It also has the snipe ability, which means it will target non-melee cards in the middle or back instead of directly attacking the opponent in front. In the current meta, quickly removing magic or ranged attackers in the payline row is very important to win. I picked up the level-3 variant of this card, which is currently available in the market for only around $0.22. Having such a strategic card in my collection at such a low price is a big plus point. The card's 5 health and 3 speed give it medium durability, which is perfect for the backline.
Next, I picked up the Nalara Gainek card. It is a legendary neutral card, and its mana cost is 9. The main reason for buying the card was its Amplify ability. Those who regularly play with the Death element know that abilities like Thorns, Magic Reflect, or Return Fire are often used in Death teams. Nalara Gainek's Amplify ability will increase the reflected damage of my entire team by 1 point. When the opponent makes a big magic or physical attack, this extra 1 damage often helps to snatch victory. The card has quite good health, with 9 points of health and 3 points of armour. It can be used as a backup tank behind the main tank or to support the team from the very end.
When I was analysing the cards, I saw that the price of Nalara Gainek was relatively high. I bought it for about $ 2.45. Although it is a level 1 card, its passive support ability will make my death lineup much more defensive and aggressive. This card will be especially useful in low-speed or reverse-speed rules. Being a 3-speed, it will not be far behind.
I am impressed by the combination of Nimbleduke Ranger's snipe and double strike. Sometimes, the opponent's first card is very strong, which is difficult to break. At that time, it is wise to finish off the weak but damaging cards behind with snipe first. My current strategy is to create a balanced team by mixing these neutral cards with death cards. When I was researching this card, I saw that even though it costs 7 mana, it can be a game-changer in any high-mana battle. Since it has 3 speeds, the chances of missing are also low.
Generally speaking, winning in Splinterlands is not just about having powerful cards; it's also about understanding which cards can synergise or work well with whom. When I put Nalara Gainek on my team, I will definitely try to have some cards that have Retaliate or Thorns abilities. This will allow me to take full advantage of the Amplify ability. On the other hand, Nimbleduke Ranger will handle the offensive side of my team.
Buying cards from the market is like an investment. Today, I collected these two cards for under $3. I think the price of Nimbleduke Ranger may increase further in the future as people understand its double strike power more. And Nalara Gainek is a legendary card; its value always stays at a certain point or increases. I personally think that by adding these cards to my collection, I can now battle much more confidently.
Finally, if you want to strengthen your deck, always look at neutral cards instead of just your main splinter. Budget cards like Nimbleduke Ranger and strategic cards like Nalara Gainek will help you survive in big tournaments. I am quite happy with today's purchase and hope that I can use these cards correctly in the upcoming matches to earn more rewards.
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