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Introduction
Another post in this series. Thank you for your support in the previous posts 😊
This series intends to determine if there are other aspects of cards that may contribute to increasing its value. Based on your feedback I can focus on more/other things – so feel free to tell me where you want me to go into further detail.
I include some analysis on where the cards fit in terms of gameplay, strategy, comparison with other cards, and a market analysis of its price. Feel free to suggest what more do you want me to look into in this series, and your support is much appreciated!
In this edition I will be looking at the Exploding Rats.
Gameplay Analysis
Exploding Rats is a Rare Fire monster from the Chaos Legion Reward set in Splinterlands. With its low mana cost and high offensive capabilities, it serves as a potent asset in specific battle scenarios.
Mana Cost: 4
Attack Type: Melee
Melee Attack: Starts at 2 (Level 1) and increases to 4 at Level 4
Speed: Starts at 4 (Level 1) and increases to 7 at Level 6
Health: Consistent at 1 across all levels
Abilities:
Blast (Level 1): Deals additional damage to Monsters adjacent to the target Monster.
Redemption (Level 5): Upon death, deals 1 damage to all enemy monsters.
True Strike (Level 8): This monster's attacks cannot miss.
Exploding Rats' combination of high speed and offensive abilities makes it a strategic choice for delivering significant damage, despite its low health.
Level-Based Insights
Levels 1–4: With 2–4 Melee Attack, 4–6 Speed, and 1 Health, Exploding Rats offers high damage output but requires protection due to its fragility.
Levels 5–7: Gains the Redemption ability at Level 5, allowing it to deal damage to all enemy monsters upon death, adding value even when defeated.
Level 8: Acquires the True Strike ability, ensuring its attacks cannot miss, which is particularly effective against high-evasion enemies.
Comparative Analysis
How does Exploding Rats compare to other low-mana melee attackers?
Vs. Serpentine Spy: Serpentine Spy has Opportunity and higher health but lacks the Blast and Redemption abilities, making Exploding Rats more suited for area damage strategies.
Vs. Kobold Miner: Kobold Miner offers Sneak and higher health, focusing on backline attacks, whereas Exploding Rats provides frontal area damage with its Blast ability.
Key Takeaway
Exploding Rats is a high-risk, high-reward melee attacker with significant area damage potential. Its effectiveness is maximized in battles where its offensive abilities can be leveraged before it is targeted due to its low health.
Synergies
Exploding Rats pairs effectively with:
Taunt Monsters: Such as Coeurl Lurker or Agor Longtail, which can draw attacks away from Exploding Rats, allowing it to survive longer and deal damage.
Protect Ability: Monsters like Tower Griffin or Gloridax Guardian provide additional armor, enhancing Exploding Rats' survivability.
Speed Buffers: Monsters like Brownie or Flame Monkey can increase Exploding Rats' speed, ensuring it attacks before opponents.
Ruleset Performance
Favorable Rulesets:
Equal Opportunity: All monsters have the Opportunity ability; Exploding Rats' high speed and Blast can effectively target low-health enemies.
Melee Mayhem: Allows melee monsters to attack from any position; Exploding Rats can be placed strategically to maximize its Blast damage.
Challenging Rulesets:
Noxious Fumes: All monsters start the battle poisoned; Exploding Rats' low health makes it vulnerable to poison damage.
Super Sneak: All melee monsters have the Sneak ability; Exploding Rats may be targeted early due to its low health.
Market Analysis
Price Overview
Regular Foil: Approximately $0.02 per BCX.
Gold Foil: Approximately $0.60 per BCX.
Investment Potential
Exploding Rats' affordability and unique abilities make it a valuable addition for players seeking to enhance their Fire splinter lineup. Its demand is influenced by its effectiveness in specific battle scenarios and rulesets.
Conclusion
Exploding Rats offers a blend of high speed, significant area damage, and low mana cost, making it a strategic choice for players aiming to capitalize on Blast mechanics. Proper positioning and team composition are crucial to maximizing its effectiveness in battle.
What do you think about this card? Do you use it in your lineups? Share your experiences in the comments and let me know which card you'd like me to analyze next!
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