Void Dragon’s Evasion and Runeslinger’s Lethal Combo

Hello, Splinterlands warriors!
Today, I’m excited to share an epic battle experience from the Splinterlands arena. This time, we’re diving into the deadly art of a card that doesn’t kill swiftly but methodically. No, it’s not poison—this one paralyzes opponents with a killer combo of Stun and Affliction. That’s right, we’re talking about RUNESLINGER! This ranged monster from the Life element is an absolute nightmare when paired with the right team.

Let me take you through a match featuring the Keep Your Distance and Blood and Sunder rulesets, with a mana cap of 27 points. I chose the Dragon summoner, QUIX THE DEVIOUS, to give this strategy a solid edge. Upfront, I placed Void Dragon as the main tank. Its high speed and Phase ability made it the perfect choice to dodge magical attacks. Supporting the front line was Pelacor Conjurer with Magic Reflect to counter incoming magic. Behind them, I positioned Time Mage to slow the enemy team, Venari Crystalsmith for healing, and Naga Assassin to exploit its speed to evade sneak attacks. Of course, in the middle of it all, Runeslinger stood ready to unleash its devastating Stun and Affliction effects.

On the opposing side, things looked intimidating. They deployed the magic summoner Obsidian, backed by a terrifying lineup of magic monsters: Regal Peryton, Venari Spellsith, Spirit Hoarder, Queen Mycelia, and Goblin Psychic. Their team boasted abilities like Triage, Amplify, and Affliction, a clear counter to my healing strategy.

The battle begins!

The opponent's magic barraged my Void Dragon, but its speed and evasion turned the tide as many attacks missed. The Slow effect from my Time Mage proved invaluable, further boosting my team's chances to outmaneuver the enemy. Every missed attack became an opportunity to seize control.

Runeslinger made its first move against Regal Peryton, though the initial Stun failed to connect. However, as the battle progressed, Runeslinger found its mark, stunning key enemies and landing Affliction on Goblin Psychic, shutting down their crucial healing ability.

Meanwhile, Void Dragon and Pelacor Conjurer held the line brilliantly. Void Dragon dodged attack after attack, and when the enemy managed to connect, Pelacor Conjurer’s Magic Reflect punished them for it. Slowly but surely, the tide turned in my favor.

By the end, every monster on my team stood tall, while the opposing squad was utterly destroyed. While Runeslinger played a pivotal support role, the true MVP was Void Dragon, whose resilience and speed carried the match.

For the full battle replay, you can watch it here:

👉 LINK BATTLE 👈

Lessons Learned:

1. Speed matters. High speed on Void Dragon, combined with Time Mage’s Slow ability, gave me a significant edge.
2. Runeslinger is a situational powerhouse. When paired with sustain-focused cards like Pelacor Conjurer and Venari Crystalsmith, it becomes a game-changer.
3. Adapting to the ruleset is key. In Keep Your Distance, balancing ranged attackers with healing ensures durability and offensive pressure.

This battle was a blast, and I’d love to hear your experiences with Runeslinger or Void Dragon. Share your stories—I’m always eager to learn new strategies! 🌟

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