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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 Soul Strangler.
Gameplay Analysis
Soul Strangler is a Common Death Monster from the Chaos Legion set in Splinterlands. It is a low-mana ranged attacker with high offensive potential and gains Poison at max level, making it a lethal damage dealer in extended battles.
Mana Cost: 3
Attack Type: Ranged
Abilities:
Level 8: Poison (Has a chance to apply Poison, dealing extra damage each round)
Level-Based Insights
Level 1:
Stats: 2 Ranged Attack, 2 Speed, 2 Health
Abilities: None
Analysis: A simple, high-damage ranged unit for its cost, but fragile with only 2 Health.
Level 3:
Stats: 3 Ranged Attack, 2 Speed, 2 Health
Abilities: None
Analysis: Gains an additional point of Attack, making it a solid glass cannon in low-mana battles.
Level 5:
Stats: 3 Ranged Attack, 3 Speed, 3 Health
Abilities: None
Analysis: Gains more Speed and Health, improving survivability slightly.
Level 8 (Max Level):
Stats: 3 Ranged Attack, 3 Speed, 4 Health
Abilities: Gains Poison (Has a 50% chance to deal 2 additional damage at the start of the opponent’s turn).
Analysis: Poison significantly increases Soul Strangler’s damage potential, making it deadly in longer battles.
Comparative Analysis
How does this card compare to other similar ones?
Vs. Riftwing (Death, 3 Mana)
Riftwing is a defensive support card with Scavenger, while Soul Strangler is a pure offensive option.
Soul Strangler’s Poison at max level gives it additional burst damage, while Riftwing focuses on sustainability.
Vs. Dhampir Stalker (Death, 6 Mana)
Dhampir Stalker has True Strike, ensuring hits, but costs twice the mana.
Soul Strangler is a low-cost alternative that fits better in low-mana battles.
Key Takeaway
Soul Strangler is a low-mana glass cannon that excels in offensive Death strategies. At max level, Poison gives it additional damage potential, making it an efficient finisher against high-health opponents.
Synergies
Best Pairings:
Thaddius Brood (Death Summoner): Reduces enemy Magic damage, protecting Soul Strangler’s low Health.
Cursed Windeku (Thorns Tank): Absorbs melee attacks while Soul Strangler provides backline damage.
Weaken Users (Like Arachne Thug): Helps ensure Poison finishes off enemies faster.
Splinter Synergies:
Death Splinter: Works well in damage-over-time strategies.
Poison-Based Strategies: Benefits from Poison stacking with other units.
Ruleset Performance
Favorable Rulesets:
Little League: Low mana cost makes it a strong damage-dealing option.
Aim True: Eliminates the risk of missing attacks.
Noxious Fumes: Poison synergy can be devastating.
Challenging Rulesets:
Close Range: Cannot attack from the front unless paired with a tank that absorbs damage first.
Fog of War: No Sneak or Snipe means it must target the frontline, reducing effectiveness.
Market Analysis
Price Overview
Regular Foil: ~$0.10 per BCX
Gold Foil: ~$1.80 per BCX
Investment Potential
Soul Strangler is a budget-friendly DPS card that becomes more valuable at max level due to Poison. A great cheap addition to Death Splinter setups focused on damage-over-time strategies.
Conclusion
Soul Strangler is a powerful low-mana ranged attacker that excels at dealing damage quickly. At max level, Poison enhances its kill potential, making it a strong burst-damage option. While fragile, it fits well in Death teams that rely on sustained pressure and affliction effects.
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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