Summoner Focus
Greetings, fellow Splinterlands players! I'm excited to kick off a series on the Legendary Summoners shown below, as part of the ongoing Social Media Challenge.
Immortalis, CONQUEROR JACEK, and Possiblilus The Wise made their debut in the game relatively recently, and they have certainly shaken up the gameplay dynamics, opening up new strategic possibilities in battles.
If you're interested in learning more about these Summoners and how to effectively incorporate them into your own battles, be sure to follow along as I delve into each of them individually in the coming weeks 😜
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Today, we'll be focusing on the introduction of CONQUEROR JACEK from the Fire Splinters. This Summoner costs 6 mana to deploy in battle and brings significant advantages to your team right from the start. It applies a +2 Speed buff to the entire lineup and blesses the team with the the Scattershot and Piercing abilities 😍
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Rulesets and Abilities Focus
CONQUEROR JACEK,particularly when confronted with the following rulesets.
Among the two mentioned rulesets, the presence of CONQUEROR JACEK is most commonly observed in battles where the Fog of War ruleset is present. In this specific battle, the Scattershot ability granted by CONQUEROR JACEK becomes the sole means of damaging the enemy's backline.
As previously stated, the Explosive Weaponry ruleset also synergizes well with CONQUEROR JACEK. However, if this ruleset is not in effect, the Blast ability can be obtained from monsters that innately possess it. Therefore, Countess Sinash is a frequently seen companion to CONQUEROR JACEK in such battles, and it is a remarkably powerful monster with five different abilities when fully leveled up. Despite its relatively low health, Countess Sinash possesses the valuable Camouflage ability, which proves to be highly advantageous as it enables the monster to remain concealed in the backline while consistently dealing damage 😜
The Battle
In my alt account, jimbei, I was able engage in a battle that showcased the effectiveness of using CONQUEROR JACEK especially in a Fog of War ruleset. This was also in-line with last week's Battle Mage Secrets challenge which I failed to participate due to some unforeseen circumstances 😓 To get right into the action, the battle link can be found here. Otherwise, do read on as I go into more detail regarding the lineup and fight.
Let's start by examining the three rulesets implemented in this battle. First, we have the Fog of War ruleset, which we have previously covered in detail. Next, we have the Born Again ruleset, granting all units the Rebirth ability to self-resurrect once during the battle. Lastly, there is the Healed Out ruleset, which prohibits the use of any healing abilities. The battle imposes a higher mana cap of 45 and restricts the use of only Fire, Earth, and Death Splinters.
Summoner, CONQUEROR JACEK
Considering the existence of the Fog of War ruleset, it was evident to me that choosing CONQUEROR JACEK was the most ideal decision. With the restriction of not being able to Sneak or Snipe during the battle, most Melee monsters would be made redundant in the lineup except when they are placed in the first position. By having the +2 Speed buff and Scattershot ability buff from CONQUEROR JACEK, I was hoping for a battle where I am able to quickly eliminate the backline of my enemy's team ✌️
First Position, Forgotten One
When it comes to using the Fire Splinters, my preferred choice for a frontline tank is usually the Forgotten One. It proves to be a formidable monster, especially when facing Melee enemy tanks. The combination of its Retaliate and Piercing abilities allows it to efficiently defeat most Melee monsters, even if they have armor. With its naturally high Melee damage output and the additional +2 Speed buff from CONQUEROR JACEK, it becomes an undeniable menace on the battlefield. 😁
Second Position, Scavo Chemist
Third Position, Molten Ash Golem
I have strategically positioned the Scavo Chemist and Molten Ash Golem in the second and third positions of my lineup to serve as backup tanks once the Forgotten One falls. Additionally, they play a vital role in providing debuffs to the opponent's team. The Slow ability of Scavo Chemist indirectly enhances the speed of my team, synergizing with the existing +2 Speed buff from CONQUEROR JACEK. Moreover, Scavo Chemist's Headwind ability proves useful in reducing the opponent's Ranged damage. On the other hand, Molten Ash Golem possesses the Weaken ability, which reduces the opponent's monster health by -1, and its Demoralize ability weakens their Melee attack by -1 🤝
Fourth Position, Djinn Inferni
Djinn Inferni is an incredibly powerful monster known for its exceptional Magic damage and impressive Speed. When combined with the Speed buffs from the lineup, its Speed at one point reaches a maximum of 8 in this battle, enabling it to launch swift attacks and potentially eliminate the opponent's backline. This becomes even more advantageous in the Fog of War ruleset, thanks to the Scattershot ability provided by CONQUEROR JACEK. Additionally, Djinn Inferni possesses the underrated Giant Killer ability, allowing it to deal double damage when facing a target that costs 10 mana or more 💪
Fifth Position, Supply Runner
Supply Runner is undoubtedly one of the most popular choices among the Neutral Splinter monsters. I decided to include it in my lineup for this battle to maximize my team's speed. The Swiftness ability possessed by Supply Runner played a crucial role in achieving this goal. Additionally, the Strengthened ability provided a valuable advantage by granting the lineup a +1 Health boost. This was particularly beneficial for certain monsters that may have had lower health, ensuring they were not too vulnerable in the battle 😅
Last Position, Countess Sinash
Countess Sinash truly shines as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in this battle, thanks to its impressive range of abilities. While the Fog of War ruleset renders the Opportunity ability ineffective, the Scattershot ability granted by CONQUEROR JACEK compensates for it exceptionally well. Additionally, the Swiftness ability further enhances the team's speed. However, the standout ability in this battle is Blast, which delivers additional damage to monsters adjacent to the target, making Countess Sinash an exceptional asset on the battlefield 😎
The Analysis
Like any battle using the summoner CONQUEROR JACEK, success often hinges on a bit of luck with the RNG. The Scattershot ability, which causes Ranged and Magic units to randomly target enemies, necessitates some favorable outcomes. Personally, I'm not a big fan of relying on chance as I don't consider myself a lucky person. However, in battles that call for it, all I can do is hope for the best 😂
Overall, I believe I had a well-constructed lineup for this battle. I chose to include more Ranged units due to the eligible Splinters allowed by the ruleset. I wanted to avoid potential Magic debuffs from Immortalis (Earth Splinter) or Thaddius Brood (Death Splinter). Additionally, since the available Splinters were Fire, Earth, and Death, I didn't have to worry about heavy armor, which would have made my Ranged units less effective 😏
My strategy revolved around having a team with high speed to swiftly eliminate the enemy before they could strike. This approach proved to be successful. I had a stroke of luck when Djinn Inferni targeted the opponent's Drybone Raider (which cost 12 mana), activating its Giant Killer ability and dealing double the Magic attack. Countess Sinash's Blast ability also played a crucial role in eliminating multiple enemy units, especially when they were resurrected with only 1 health due to the Born Again ruleset 😉
Do you guys have any better recommendations for setting up the team in this particular ruleset? Do share them with me in the below comments 😜
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