Splinterlands: Sneak Them All Out
(Edited)
Hello Splinterlands Addicts
Time for the SHARE YOUR BATTLE Weekly Challenge. This weeks topic is SNEAK
ability.
Intro
SNEAK
ability is one of basic and earliest ability in Splinterlands. Monsters with SNEAK
ability target the last monster of the enemy team.
Thirteen monsters in Splinterlands posses the SNEAK
ability. Out of thirteen, eight SNEAK
monsters have melee attack, three have magic attack and only two have ranged attack.
Placement
Since most of the SNEAK
monsters are low on health so they are better suited in the middle of the team protected from enemy SNEAK
, SNIPE
and BLAST
damage.
Defense
Because of diversity of SNEAK
attack types, 100% defense is not always guarantied. Since most of the SNEAK
monsters are melee attack based so defense should be mounted keeping melee SNEAK
attack in mind. There are various defense strategies/ways that can be employed as per battle rules and mana limitation.
Using speed, DODGE
and BLIND
abilities can prove effective in evading SNEAK
attacks.
Also Shield from summoners or PROTECT
ability can provide cushion against melee SNEAK
attacks.
Using monster with HEAL
and SHIELD
abilities is also a good option as they can effectively soak up the SNEAK
damage .e.g. CORNEALUS
, FLESH GOLEM
or WATER ELEMENTAL
etc.
Using monsters with THORNS
and RETALIATE
ability is an even better strategy as it provides counter offensive.
They say offence is the best defense. Since most SNEAK
monsters are low on health so using Opportunity
monsters to take out SNEAK
monsters can be a good strategy.
Monsters with MAGIC REFLECT
and RETURN FIRE
abilities can be used to counter Magic and Ranged SNEAK
attacks respectively, but are rarely used.
Some best defenders against SNEAK
attacks are SPINEBACK TURTLE
, FURIOUS CHICKEN
, PHANTOM OF THE ABYSS
, FAILED SUMMONER
, JAVELIN THROWER
, SPIRIT OF THE FOREST
, CRYSTAL WEREWOLF
, ENCHANTED DEFENDER
, STONESPLITTER ORC
, UNDEAD MINOTAUR
, GELATINOUS CUBE
, CORNEALUS
and WAR CHAANG
etc.
My Favorite SNEAK Monster
When it comes to SNEAK
attack, SILVERSHIELD ASSASSIN
is my favorite. It has decent health, attack speed and shield plus also equipped with DOUBLE STRIKE
and POISON
abilities. It can easily take out heavily SNEAK protected teams.
Battle Using SNEAK Ability
This was a 22 mana battle with standard battle rules.
MY LINEUP
TYRUS PALADIUM
I decided to use life splinter for this battle and instead of MOTHER KHALA
I choose TYRUS PALADIUM
summoner.
+1 shield from TYRUS PALADIUM
can prove quite handy, especially in low mana battles.
TYRUS PALADIUM
can prove quite handy, especially in low mana battles.SILVERSHIELD PALADIN
Upfront came the tank, SILVERSHIELD PALADIN
. A nice handy tank in low mana battles. I need to upgrade it have Magic Reflect
ability.
I could have also used LORD ARIANTHUS
and made my life a bit easier..
LORD ARIANTHUS
and made my life a bit easier..DIVINE HEALER
Next came the healer, DIVINE HEALER
. A classic strategy of complementing your tank with healer on the back.
ARMORSMITH
After the healer, I placed the shield repairer, ARMORSMITH
. Heal
and Repair
abilities are perfect for tanks with heavy shields and Shield
ability.
SILVERSHIELD ASSASSIN
After that I placed the SNEAK
attack champion, SILVERSHIELD ASSASSIN
.
Double Strike
and Poison
makes this guy one of the most feared SNEAK
monster in whole splinter ralm.
Double Strike
and Poison
makes this guy one of the most feared SNEAK
monster in whole splinter ralm.HALFLING ALCHEMIST
On second last position, I placed HALFLING ALCHEMIST
to counter the enemy heavy hitter tank.
Halving
ability can really incapacitates the enemy frontal assault.
Halving
ability can really incapacitates the enemy frontal assault.FURIOUS CHICKEN
And in the last came the , FURIOUS CHICKEN
. With shield from summoner, it can provide decent SNEAK
attack protection, costing zero mana.
BATTLE ANALYSIS
The battle was a tough one. The Protect
ability and magic attack from the Enemy's DEFENDER OF TRUTH
really gave me trouble and killed my tank. At that point, I thought that battle is lost. Like I said, it would have gone easy if I had used LORD ARIANTHUS
instead.
But SILVERSHIELD ASSASSIN
once again came to the rescue and turned the tide. It continuously ate away the enemy from the back, thanks to Double Strike
& Poison
abilities and won the battle for me.
How many timesSILVERSHIELD ASSASSIN
has saved my ass? I have lost the count....
That will be all for today.
Take very good care of yourself and people close to you..
Until next time...
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That will be all for today.
Take very good care of yourself and people close to you..
Until next time...
👋Adios👋
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https://twitter.com/jahan_engr/status/1267455192246693888?s=20
@tipu curate
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I really like your formatting. I'm viewing this on 'dark mode' on peakd and your highlighted words look so cool!
Also, GREAT TIPS in your defense section.
I laughed at your comment, "How many timesSILVERSHIELD ASSASSIN has saved my ass? I have lost the count...." 🤣 I feel ya. She's pretty awesome.
🥰@carrieallen
Thanks . I am certainly glad that you liked it.
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