Leveling up cards not only boosts their effectiveness in combat but also increases their value in the rental marketplace and utility in other game aspects, such as land productivity in the Secret of Praetoria land expansion. Whether you're a seasoned player aiming for higher league dominance or a landowner preparing to maximize production points, combining cards is a key step toward achieving your goals.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Combining Cards
I.Navigate to Your Card Collection
- Log in to your Splinterlands account.
- Go to the Card Collection tab.
II. Select Cards to Combine
- Identify cards of the same name and edition. Only identical cards can be combined.
- Ensure they have the same foil type (Regular or Gold).
III. Combine Cards
- Click on the card.
- Choose the quantity you wish to combine. The interface will show how many BCX (Base Card Experience) are needed to reach the next level.
- There is also the option to combine all cards you have selected via the "Combine All" button. Remember that you must be absolutely sure you want to do that before confirming it because there is no going back. If you have some maxed cards in the selection, the extra copies will be combined in a new card. Keep that in mind if you are trying to preserve your extra singles for future sale.
IV. Confirm the Combination
- Review the process and confirm the action. The combined card will now have a higher level.
- Combine All:
Benefits of Leveling Up Cards
I. Improved Stats
- Higher health, damage, speed, or armor. You can check each card's Stats section to see which levels add additional stats to the card and how many BCX each particular level requires so you can develop the best leveling strategy for your situation.
II. Unlock New Abilities
- Gain access to special abilities like Heal, Shield, or Blast, depending on the card and level. You can see the different levels each card gains additional abilities (if any) in the same Stat section where you can find the basic stats breakdown. As you can see with the example provided below Warborn Shaman starts off with just 1 ability but ends with a total of 5 at level 8 - which is max for Rare cards.
III. Increased Utility
- High-level cards are often better suited for higher league battles and contribute more when staked on land.
IV. Market Value
- Higher-level cards typically have a bit less value in the marketplace than single BCX, since people usually offer a slight discount when selling maxed cards, however, if you want to rent them out, then renting out max copies is the way to go.
Tips for Deciding Which Cards to Prioritize
I. Focus on Core Cards
- Identify the cards you use most often in battles or that complement your preferred strategy. Bear in mind that you need to have leveled Summoners to support your leveled units.
II. Consider Abilities
- Prioritize cards that unlock crucial abilities at early levels.
III. Land Utility
- Cards with high BCX contribute more Production Points (PP) on land. Consider leveling up cards for land staking purposes.
IV. Check Market Trends
- Use tools like PeakMonsters to understand the demand for specific high-level cards.
Strategies for Acquiring Extra Cards
I. Participate in Rewards and Events
- Earn cards through daily and season rewards, tournaments, and special events.
II. Purchase on the Market
- Use platforms like PeakMonsters for efficient buying. Look for deals and consider placing bids for bulk purchases.
III.Trade with Other Players
- Engage with the Splinterlands community to find trading opportunities.
IV. Open Packs
- If you're feeling lucky, opening card packs can be a way to acquire multiple cards of the same type.
Over and Out,
Referral
It took me another few weeks before this concept finally made sense to me as a new player. I was just buying singles to get my CP up! Thank goodness for guilds to straighten me out because I was in on the game all on my own.
Haha, yeah, the learning curve was pretty steep at first. Hopefully it's gonna be a lot easier for new players now.
Thanks for sharing! - @yonilkar
