next time try with life :) the extra shield helps alot with that he need at least 2 hit per card to kill it. i just played some days ago with aurendrak and vaelok because of bad ruleset. was close but still made it even without the 1 extra shield per card.
https://splinterlands.com/battle/sl_ol_powerhemp_kqSqSRULU7?ref=powerhemp
rulesets are always different so not sure if life is always the best but doesnt struggle with it so far