Introduction
New week, new challenge! This week, it’s all about favorite strategies. Picking my favorite splinter, summoner, and units? Honestly, that part was easy—they popped into my head right away.
Of course, Splinterlands strategies aren’t one-size-fits-all. You’ve got to factor in things like your opponent’s recent plays and the rulesets in play. But more often than not, I find myself turning to these trusty favorites. Let me walk you through my go-to choices and why they’re so effective!
Splinter: Water
If I had to pick just one splinter to rely on, it’s Water all the way. Sure, you can pair Dragon with Water, but I don’t really count Dragon as its own splinter since you still have to pick a splinter alongside it. So, Water takes the crown for me.
It a splinter with much versatility it can have strong melee decks as well as ranged and magic. where earth is more for magic imho and death and fire more melee focused. This is changing with the latest sets.
Here’s a little showcase of some epic battles featuring my Water teams. Feel free to click the images to re-watch the action!
Summoner: Lux Vega
Now, when it comes to summoners, it’s not hard to pick a favorite—but for me. Lux Vega is the MVP of my collection. She’s versatile, reliable, and just straight-up amazing in so many scenarios.
Yes, I know, Lux is a Neutral summoner, but she doesn’t enable Dragon units. Still, the +1 health she provides gives her an edge over Kelya Frendul, in my opinion. Lux makes my Water teams even more durable and well-rounded, which is why I use her so often.
Want proof? Check out my crazy stats with her:
To show you what Lux can really do, here are some battles where she carried the day—sometimes with Water, and sometimes with other splinters.
Units:
Choosing a single favorite unit is tough, especially since I play across multiple splinters. If I had to limit myself to just One, my pick would be Deeplurker. That guy’s an absolute beast in so many situations!
But since this is all about strategies, I thought I’d take it a step further and share my favorite unit for each splinter. I’ll break down why they stand out, and of course, include some battle stats to back it up. Stay tuned as I go splinter by splinter!
Fire: The Forgotten One
Let’s kick things off with the Fire splinter. Now, I’ll admit, Fire isn’t the first splinter that comes to mind when I think about standout units. In my opinion, it’s an all-around decent splinter, but it doesn’t have that one unit that screams "game-changer" in every scenario.
That said, I’ve got to give some love to The Forgotten One. This unit has always been a solid pick for me, thanks to its high health and that clutch Retaliate ability. When I first started playing Splinterlands, I had just one single BCX of it, and I instantly loved its Immunity. Back in the day, there weren’t many units with immunity at level 1, so it really stood out.
It might not be the flashiest card in my deck, but it’s a dependable choice when I need a tank that can shrug off negative effects and strike back hard.
Here are some stats showing how The Forgotten One performs in my battles:
Water: Deeplurker
I kind of spoiled this one already, but for Water, the choice is a no-brainer. While Water boasts a ton of amazing units, Deeplurker is my absolute favorite.
It’s actually my second most-played unit overall (the first being Baakjira). Even though I use Baakjira a lot, Deeplurker edges out as my favorite because of its higher win rate in my battles. From Bronze all the way to Champion, this card is everywhere—and for good reason.
At max level, Deeplurker becomes a real menace with its Demoralize, Poison, and Opportunity abilities. That combo is just brutal! It tears through weaker backline units, chips away at the enemy team with poison, and makes it harder for your opponent’s melee attackers to deal damage. Talk about versatile!
Here are some stats showing how Deeplukrer performs in my battles:
Earth: Goblin Psychic
When I think of the Earth splinter, my mind immediately goes to all the amazing magic units it has to offer. And for me, the Goblin Psychic is hands down my favorite (if we’re not counting Gladius cards like Quora Towershead—because let’s be real, Quora is a league of her own).
What makes Goblin Psychic so special? The Heal. This card has saved me countless times in tough matches by keeping my frontlines alive longer than they had any right to be.
At higher levels, Goblin Psychic becomes even better with the addition of Silence, reducing the magic damage of enemy teams. This makes it a staple in almost all my Earth lineups—not just when I’m playing magic-heavy teams, but even when I’m running melee or ranged-focused strategies. Its versatility and utility make it an absolute must-have.
Here are some stats and highlights that show why this card shines in my battles:
Life: Pelacor Conjurer
For the Life splinter, there’s one unit that stands out—and it’s a reward card you could have earned for free: Pelacor Conjurer.
This unit was already amazing when it first dropped, with its Magic Reflect and solid 8 health at max level. It’s a tank that can absorb hits and punish magic attackers in return.
But what makes it even more exciting now is the addition of newer cards with the Weapon Training ability. With the right setup, you can give Pelacor Conjurer some serious attack power, turning it into a true beast that not only protects your frontline but also dishes out some damage of its own.
It’s a simple yet incredibly effective card that I often find myself relying on when playing Life.
Check out some of my stats featuring this incredible card:
Death: Cursed Windeku
When it comes to the Death splinter, I don’t even need to check my stats—I already know that Cursed Windeku is at the top of my list. This is one of those units you’ll see being played everywhere, from Bronze all the way to Champion, and for good reason.
What makes Cursed Windeku such a standout card is its Thorns and Heal abilities. These make it an incredibly sustainable tank that can hold the frontline while dishing out damage to melee attackers. It’s a reliable choice in so many situations and pairs well with almost any Death lineup.
Here’s a look at some stats of mine Cursed Windeku’s:
Dragon: Chaos Dragon
Choosing a favorite for the Dragon splinter is no easy task. There are so many amazing units, and honestly, most of them deserve their moment in the spotlight. However, many Dragon units tend to shine in specific situations, which makes picking just one even harder.
If the mana cap allows it, though, my go-to has to be Chaos Dragon. With its Blast and Scattershot abilities, this card is a wild card on the battlefield—completely unpredictable but incredibly impactful. It’s a heavy hitter with high health, and its chaotic attacks can wreak havoc on enemy teams, often hitting vulnerable targets in the backline.
For now, Chaos Dragon earns the top spot on my list for its sheer power and the excitement it brings to battles.
Here are some stats of my Chaos Dragon:
Neutral: Uraeus
Last but definitely not least, we have the Neutral splinter. While there are many great options here, two units really stand out to me: Uraeus and Supply Runner.
At lower levels, Uraeus is an amazing addition to almost any team. Its Poison ability makes it a dangerous card that can slowly chip away at opponents, turning the tide in many battles. On the other hand, Supply Runner shines at higher levels, bringing Strengthen and Swiftness to the table—making it a powerhouse for buffing your entire team.
For overall strategy, though, I’ve got to give the edge to Uraeus. That poison ability is just too good and works in so many situations, making it a reliable pick from Bronze to higher levels.
Here are some stats and battles showcasing why Uraeus is such a key card for me:
Closing notes
And there you have it—my favorite units and the reasons why they’ve earned their spots in my lineup. I hope you enjoyed reading this post as much as I enjoyed putting it together, looking trough my stats etc!
Of course, these are just my top picks, and with different rulesets in play, this list might look completely different. That’s the beauty of Splinterlands—it’s such a dynamic and versatile game where strategy always wins. There’s no single unbeatable card, not even the infamous Eternal Tofu (though I don’t own one to test it myself!). With the right strategy, anything is possible.
Have fun, and I’ll see you on the battlefield!
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Hey @beaker007! Just checked your site and it was a cool tool for showing a user's SPL and Hive stats though I have some doubts about my all time hive rewards. The site says I earned about 9.1 k from my curation and author rewards but on my 2023 hive recap, I only claimed 2154 HP while on 2024, it was 1796 HP and if I include the 105 hive that I claimed this month, that only makes 4055 HP. I only started blogging on august 2022 so if we believe the stats shown in the site, I have earned 5045 HP in less than 5 months which would be more than what I earned with my last 2 years.
So I tried to look on some accounts I know has never powered down to check for their KE and if they did not power down, their KE should at least be equal to 1 but they have shown KE that are higher than 1 and their all time rewards were more than their owned HP.
Looking at these accounts, even though they do not power down and power up hive, their KE was still more than 1. I even checked their wallet history for any power down but did not show any.
I know the stats were just being fetched from hivebuzz API and I also did not question it's data until now but if the data from hivebuzz was wrong, it could have painted SPL creators worse than they are supposed to be or I could be entirely wrong about this so it is better for someone with more knowledge than me to look into this.
And there are still people who underestimate Pelacor Conjurer. He's a great semi-tank.
shame on them 🤣, some rewards units are just so great 😍