Splinterlands: Don't overlook the brawling cards
I've been in my current Splinterlands guild for just over a year now. It has been a great experience to be part of a team and to have others supporting you. Ever since they released brawls, I have dabbled here and there, but I am honestly not that great at the whole strategy aspect of Splinterlands. I try not to enter too many frays because of that since I don't want to hurt my guild as a whole.
I remember when the game launched the Gladius Cases, but I honestly didn't pay too much attention to it at the time because like I said, it was only occasionally that I actually participated in brawls.
Eventually, I had a decent number of merits saved up and I decided it might be a good idea to spend some of them. I think I picked up one or two cases at the time. It may have only been ten cards, but holy cow, what a difference.
Let me back up a little bit. In truth, I bought the Gladiator cards, but still didn't use them in my next couple of frays (apparently because I am an idiot). The first time I did use one of the cards, I think it was either Hugo or Chimney and I am absolutely a convert now.
I remember the battle well... If I could find it, I would share it with you, but for now I will just recount it in script.
My entire team was wiped out save for my Gladiator card in the first slot. My opponent had a full team of about 5 cards waiting to reign down the pain on me. By some miracle, which I now know as the "Bloodlust" affix, my sole survivor started picking off the opponents cards one by one. With each killing blow he grew stronger and stronger.
It was magnificent!
After that battle, I was a convert!
I will be honest, I haven't had any victories quite like that first one using the Gladiator cards, but I think a lot of that has to do with me being lucky in that battle and not having the best strategy in the following ones. Like I said, I kind of suck at the game strategy wise.
Side Note
You could likely make a decent sum of money if you were the type of person who didn't mind watching other peoples battles and telling them what they might do differently to win in the future. I think there is a definite need for that kind of coaching. I know I could use it! (for the right price of course).
Since you can't trade, rent, or sell the Gladiator cards, you really have to purchase them simply for the love of brawling. They really shouldn't be seen as an investment like most of the other Splinterlands cards. I guess if you look at them from the point of view that they help you do better in brawls, so you earn more rewards they could be seen as an investment, but I digress...
My point is, if you brawl at all, and you haven't take the time to look into the Gladius Case cards, you absolutely need to do it. If you have been brawling for a while and haven't check them out, you might have enough merits sitting in your account to buy several packs. How awesome would that be?
From what I remember of my last couple brawls, not many people use these cards. I think that is a huge mistake. Getting even one or two of them in your hand, could turn the tide of your fortunes.
Final thoughts:
These cards are freaking amazing. Get some in your deck!
My guild is on its way to Hall lvl 2. Can't w8 to begin buying these packs! By the way, I am also creating content for new players trying to help them to survive in the jungle. Any help would be welcome! Take care! https://www.splintertalk.io/@beffeater/earnings-balance-2-months-playing
Thanks, I will check it out for sure!
I agree with you that those cards are so amazing. Too bad we can't play it yet because of low level arena.
I also love that it can only be purchased with Merits, making the only cost incurred when buying it is the time invested (or sometimes rental costs) when doing brawls. The boost from it is also awesome, making it much easier for me to slightly bump up my CP while waiting for Chaos Legion.
Great points! I feel bad that I took so long to start messing around with them. Now all I want to do is brawl so I can earn more merits to buy more!
We feel the same thing! Do you now hate the waiting period in between Brawls too? I hate the gap in between! 😅
Yes, it can get a bit tedious. That and being a little late and finding out someone already took the fray that you probably wouldn't have sucked in.
The brawl cards are crazy indeed! Our guild just recently got the ability to use them and holy shit is it wild lol. Thankfully you can only use one brawl card per match otherwise it would be crazy overpowered!
Yes, I agree with that about being over powered. I didn't realize that at first and tried to use two and was woefully disappointed. It makes sense though.
I have bought some of those packs, but was not able to use the cards initially as we had to upgrade one of the buildings first. It is nice that we get some rewards for brawls now and my guild has done pretty well. I'm taking a break from battling for a while and just renting out cards. I needed to get some of that time back.
I can appreciate that. I think we were already at the level we needed to be at, because I just started using my cards right away.
I am still donating funds to the guild buildings. Some work out quite expensive.
Yes, they do. I have been donating too. A small price to pay for what my rentals a bringing in.
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Thank you!
The brawlers are insanely powerful and typically can change a battle when used correctly.
Also, you may not be able to sell them, but you can still burn them and they also provide CP which is always useful. Lastly, as a food for thought, a GF Epic Brawler has a 10k DEC burn rate. I will let you calculate how much that's worth ;)
Why would I ever want to burn it though! 😀 Great info and points! Thank you!
I never paid attention to those cards tbh, I'll take a closer look at them now!
If you brawl, you should!
I just got into a guild recently, it's still my 3rd brawl. But I'll keep grinding it to take these cards!