In Splinterlands, understanding the optimal card selections for specific rulesets like "Back to Basics" and "Reverse Speed" is crucial for maximizing your battle effectiveness. Below is a detailed guide focusing on Chaos Legion cards at their maximum levels, categorized by mana cost.
Low Mana (1-4 Mana)
Djinn Biljka (3 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + Magic attack bypasses armor, making it a strong low-mana option.
Dr. Blight (4 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + Magic attack ensures early damage output, making it perfect for Reverse Speed.
Spirit Hoarder (3 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + Magic attack ensures reliable damage while striking early.
Queen Mycelia (4 Mana)
→ 2 Speed + Magic attack makes it a strong damage dealer in this ruleset.
Mid Mana (5-8 Mana)
Goblin Psychic (6 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + Strong Magic attack ensures it hits hard and attacks early.
Hunter Jarx (6 Mana)
→ 2 Speed + High Ranged attack makes it a strong mid-mana damage dealer.
Magi of Chaos (6 Mana)
→ 2 Speed + Magic attack makes it a reliable and powerful choice for this ruleset.
Goblin Tower (7 Mana)
→ 2 Speed + Ranged attack allows steady damage while staying in the backline.
Mycelic Infantry (8 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + High health makes it an excellent frontline tank in this format.
High Mana (9+ Mana)
Mycelic Slipspawn (9 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + High health allows it to tank damage while attacking consistently.
Ancient Redwood (11 Mana)
→ 1 Speed + Devastating Ranged attack ensures it deals massive damage early.
Strategy Summary:
Low Mana (1-4) → Use Magic attackers with 1 Speed to strike early (Djinn Biljka, Dr. Blight).
Mid Mana (5-8) → Mix high-damage Magic/Ranged attackers with durable tanks (Goblin Psychic, Gargoya Devil, Mycelic Infantry).
High Mana (9+) → Use high-health Magic tanks and heavy-hitting ranged attackers (Mycelic Slipspawn, Ancient Redwood).
In low-mana battles (1-4 Mana), prioritizing slow Magic attackers like Djinn Biljka and Dr. Blight ensures they attack first due to the Reverse Speed rule. Since Back to Basics removes abilities, Magic attackers are superior as they bypass armor, making them more effective than Ranged or Melee units. In mid-mana battles (5-8 Mana), a balance between damage and survivability is essential. Using Goblin Psychic and Spirit Hoarder provides high Magic damage with minimal speed, ensuring they attack early. Gargoya Devil is an excellent Ranged attacker in this range due to its 1 Speed, making it one of the first to strike. Meanwhile, Mycelic Infantry serves as a reliable tank, with 1 Speed and high health, allowing it to absorb damage while consistently attacking.
Theory Positioning for Reverse Speed + Back to Basics (This are limited with
Immortalis (Tanky Setup with Ranged Support)
Obsidian (Magic-Damage Focused)
This positioning strategy is currently based on Chaos Legion cards, but there is potential to include Rebellion cards for additional options. Expanding the lineup with Rebellion could introduce new units that further optimize the Reverse Speed + Back to Basics approach.