Conclave Arcana PreSale: A Wild Finish and a Glimpse Into the Future

There’s something electric about a Splinterlands PreSale—but the Conclave Arcana launch took it to a whole new level.

As the final minutes ticked away, I found myself glued to the screen, watching the leaderboard shift like a live auction at a crypto-fueled adrenaline convention. The stakes were high—not just for packs and rewards, but for glory. This wasn’t just about purchases; it was a competitive showdown, and the top players were leaving nothing on the table.

What stood out most was how the top prizes evolved dramatically compared to previous set editions. The coveted reward of designing a card—a long-standing tradition for top leaderboard finishers—was back and more exclusive than ever. That alone made the race to the top feel like a sprint with thousands of dollars at stake.

And then, in true Splinterlands fashion, chaos hit in the final moments.

Out of nowhere, a participant named @hanv surged to the top with just seconds remaining—securing a top spot and shaking up what had seemed like a relatively locked-in leaderboard. Watching that move unfold in real-time was jaw-dropping. You could feel the scramble as other competitors tried to respond, but time wasn’t on their side.

It wasn’t just the top 10 fighting either—the entire leaderboard saw movement, from the top 25 to the Top 100. Every prize tier became a battlefield. I had originally set a comfortable budget, but seeing the action heat up, I dove back in. I knew if I wanted a place among the Top 100 and the Epic Title that came with it, I had to push hard. Over 5 million DEC became the price of entry—and I went for it.

Was it more than I planned to spend? Absolutely. But with my strong alignment to land and the long-term utility of titles and pack ownership, I knew I’d regret missing this opportunity. Plus, there's just something special about seeing your name on the leaderboard—it hits different.

As the dust settled, more than 1,000 accounts participated in the PreSale. That’s a huge signal for the health and momentum of the Splinterlands ecosystem. We’re not just seeing whales invest; we’re seeing a growing base of passionate players and collectors who believe in the long game.

Now that the PreSale has closed, I’m left both exhausted and energized. The future of Conclave Arcana looks bright, and this PreSale has injected fresh excitement into a game that continues to evolve in fascinating ways.

One thing’s for sure—I’m glad I jumped back in. I’ll be proudly holding that Epic Title as the next chapter in Splinterlands unfolds.

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