One (1) day after returning to play Splinterlands, I’m losing a lot more than winning.
Seriously. I thought Bronze III would be a smooth ride, just like the old days. But here I am, sitting at the bottom of the ladder, questioning every battle like it’s a life decision. The Modern Format has changed everything—only Rebellion and Conclave Arcana cards are allowed, and I haven’t touched the game in over a year. A lot has changed.
😩 What’s Been Happening?
I'm constantly matched against opponents with seemingly perfect card synergies.
I don't recognize half the abilities I’m up against anymore.
Mana caps and rulesets feel like traps rather than tactical opportunities.
And to top it off, I’ve forgotten which cards shine in which situations.
Honestly, it feels like I’m a Bronze II player in a Champion league.
🧠 What I'm Trying to Learn Again
Here’s what I think I need help with:
Best summoners for Bronze III (Modern Format)
Low-cost card combos that consistently win
How to adapt to newer rulesets using Rebellion and Conclave Arcana cards only
Should I rent cards or try to build a core team?
📌 My Current Deck
Right now, my deck mostly consists of:
🟡 Cards from the Campaign Mode (Rebellion set)
🎁 Reward cards I claimed using Glint from the reward tab
I know it’s not much, but it’s what I’ve got. I’m not sure which of these are competitive—or even usable—in most rule sets. So if you know which ones are worth upgrading or replacing, I’m all ears.
🙏 Can You Help?
If you’re reading this and you’re more seasoned—or just better at adapting than I am—I’d love your input. Here are a few ways you can jump in:
✅ Share your go-to card combos for low-mana battles
✅ Recommend budget cards to rent in Rebellion/Conclave Arcana
✅ Drop links to your favorite battles or replays
✅ Explain what newer abilities (like [insert example]) do
🗨️ Leave a comment below or reply to this post wherever you saw it shared.
🛠️ My Plan Moving Forward
Watch YouTube battles from current creators
Do a few practice battles daily to relearn synergies
Join the Splinterlands Discord and ask dumb questions (no shame anymore!)
Post weekly updates here so you can see my improvement—or struggle 😅
Thanks for reading! If you’re a fellow Bronze grinder, feel free to share your pain—or tips. I’ll take both.
Let’s climb out of Bronze together.