Weak Magic

Magic has captivated the human imagination since the dawn of abstract thinking. As we grappled with that some things lie beyond our limited mental capacity, we invented gods to worship and magic to describe and tame these unknown powers. For millennia, we have strived to conquer the realm of magic, only to learn that it, alas, does not exist in this world. Thus, we moved magic to the fictional realms we so eagerly escape to, like Splinterlands. However, even in this fantastical world, magic can lose its potency, when it gets limited by the Weak Magic ruleset. I realized I hardly play such battles, so here’s a noteworthy clan brawl of mine.

Clan brawls typically render Soulbound summoners like Eternan Brune ineffective, granting the option to employ a Gladiator monster. Yet, I opted for Brune due to his debuff—a crucial one in Weak Magic games where monsters providing extra armor to their allies pose a significant threat. Besides, I intended to field two Gladiators in this particular lineup.

I decided to employ a rather unusual tank, not expecting a magic striker in my opponent’s deck. Krash Wanderford is harmless, yet too fast to be shot down, and he speeds up his mates.

The linchpin of my strategy was a single card—Chimney Wallstop. This Reach second-rower, albeit as slow as an asthmatic snail initially, becomes an unstoppable force after eliminating two or three opponents, thanks to the subsequent Bloodlust buffs.

Venari Spellsmith played a defensive role, blocking potential sniping attacks once my rear tank surrendered. I had no grand expectations for its offensive prowess.

Similarly, Scavo Firebolt served as filler, but with two damage per round, it had the potential to cause some harm.

When buffed by Krash Wanderford, Iidri Fyre emerges as an excellent rear tank for Weak Magic games. Its armor and HP stats guaranteed it wouldn't be eliminated before the second round, providing enough time for my other monsters to breach the opponent's defenses.

The Brawl

The ruleset significantly influenced the brawl; we were restricted from drafting monsters with odd mana costs. My opponent chose a common Fire set—slow, blunt, and very physical, a predictable choice hoping to overpower me with melee blows. I invested in speed, evasion, and one formidable damage dealer. To my opponent's surprise, not a single sneaking monster was in my lineup, rendering their four mana points wasted on a rear tank that played a negligible role until its demise at the battle's final turn.

My strategy worked flawlessly. Both my tanks skillfully evaded six strikes during the seven-round battle, effectively neutralizing my opponent's offensive capabilities. Chimney Wallstop transformed into a lethal force, eliminating enemies one by one. The fate of the brawl was sealed from the initial round; my opponent had no escape from their inevitable defeat. This time, a well-tailored strategy secured victory.

See the full clan brawl here.

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