As a proud owner of Chaos card GRUND, I must say its physical attributes are impressive and justify its high mana cost of 10. At level 1, it has a modest melee attack of 3, which increases to 4 at max level. But that's just the beginning. The real excitement comes from its Double Strike ability, which is available starting from level 1. GRUND starts with 10 health and reaches 13 at max level, and its speed remains a constant 3. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a shield. However, it does have the Trample ability at level 4 and Cripple at max level, making GRUND a formidable epic monster.
GRUND!
Using GRUND as a damage dealer to win an opportunity ruleset battle!
THEME: GRUND
*Edition: CHAOS LEGION
Rarity: EPIC
Element: EARTH
Attack: MELEE
Abilities: Double Strike
The Ruleset
Grund is one of the most effective monsters to use in the Opportunity ruleset due to his double strike ability
The Strategy
As a Splinterlands player, I've had the opportunity to use many different monsters in battles, but one that has consistently impressed me is the epic monster Grund. What sets Grund apart is its powerful Double Strike ability, which allows it to hit an enemy twice in a single attack. This ability makes Grund a force to be reckoned with, especially in the Opportunity ruleset.
The Opportunity ruleset is a fast-paced, action-packed environment that requires quick thinking and strategy. In this ruleset, the player with the most speed wins ties, so having a monster with high speed is crucial. Grund's speed of 3 makes it a perfect fit for the Opportunity ruleset, as it allows it to attack quickly and often.
In addition to its speed, Grund's Double Strike ability gives it a significant advantage over other monsters in the Opportunity ruleset. This ability allows Grund to hit its target twice, effectively doubling its damage output. This can be especially devastating against enemy monsters with low health, as it can take them out in a single attack.
Another advantage of using Grund in the Opportunity ruleset is its melee attack power. With a starting melee attack of 3, Grund is capable of dealing significant damage to its targets, especially when combined with its Double Strike ability. And when Grund reaches its max level, its melee attack increases to 4, making it even more formidable in battle.
In conclusion, Grund is a powerful monster that is well-suited for the Opportunity ruleset. Its speed, melee attack, and Double Strike ability make it a valuable asset for any player looking to win battles in this ruleset. So if you're looking to build a strong and effective battle team, consider adding Grund to your lineup!
The Summoner
Delwyn Dragonscale is +1 magic summoner that provides increased magic damage to all monsters.
1st Slot - Tank
Djinn Chwala is one of my favorite tanks due to it's high armor health and melee damage as well as the thorns ability
2nd Slot - Fast Melee Monster
Nectar Queen is a high speed high damage monster also perfect for the opportunity ruleset.
3rd Slot - Shield Provider Monster
Arkemis the Bear is well suited for the opportunity ruleset due to its high damage, health and speed. Additionally it provides shield for the whole team.
4th Slot - Damage Dealer Monster
Grund is a high health high damage dealer monster. It was vitally important to winning this battle
5th Slot - Magic Damage Monster
Chaos Dragon is another high speed, high health monster that also has high magic damage output
6th Slot - Taunt Monster
Mycelic Slipspawn is a high health taunt monster. Taunt ability is very useful in the opportunity ruleset as it make it more predictable where most of the opposing team's damage will go.
The Battle
My opponent also used a taunt monster and a line up of a magic dealing monsters, making my selection of a taunt monster particularly important to draw all that magic damage away from my main tank
My high damage dealers lead by Grund were able to eliminate a couple of his monsters in the first round which was vitally important.
And it is all over!