I think many of you have already entered a battle with a low or even reasonable mana cost but couldn't find a balance for your team because there was always 1 card missing and very little mana to use, so that thought in your head appeared 'what card should I use?', and the card that I'm going to talk about today is the solution to your problem because it has only 2 mana cost and belongs to the neutral deck so its restrictions are very low, amazing isn't it?
The image above should have given you a brief idea about which card I'm talking about but if you don't already know then its name is Xenith Archer, and as the name I already made it is a card with ranged attack from the neutral deck.
Before I start talking about your uses and status I would like to ask you the following question, are you the type of person who reads the history of cards in splinterlands? if that's not your case then i think you should start reading because it's a good time pass and you also learn more about the letter so know that Xenith Archer belongs to an organization called Xenith Scale which is dedicated to enlightenment, knowledge and protection of others, so if his principles are so good why not have him on the battlefield? but we'll save that for the end of this post because now we're going to talk about its usefulness in battle.
As I said before and as you can see in the image it is a common card of the chaos legion edition that has 2 mana cost and for me its low mana cost is its main positive point since it has no skills, but I will show it from my point of view because I consider it an excellent option to have on hand.
My first opinion about her is that I don't consider her the best choice from level 1 to 5 because she only has 1 attack at these levels, but then you might ask yourself 'attack is not everything' and yes I agree with that but in case of cards with ranged attack that have no skill is a very important factor because basically it will only deal damage, but if you have a summoner like General Sloan or Selenia Sky where they give +1 ranged attack then Xenith Archer becomes a good option even in levels 1 to 5 and I say this from my own experience since I usually use the life deck a lot.
When Xenith Archer is level 6 he already has 2 attack and starts to get interesting because a card that has only 2 mana cost and 2 attack is something very good, especially in the gold league which is where you will use it he at that level and when combined with General Sloan or Selenia Sky as I mentioned before becomes something extremely powerful, a card with 3 attack and only 2 mana cost seems like a dream, don't you think?
Regarding his health and speed, I consider them reasonable since at level 6, for example, he has 3 speed and 4 health and I know it may seem little but it is not and he also has only 2 mana cost so I already consider it a lot and because it's from the neutral deck you can use it in any battle as long as the rules allow it so why not have it in your hands if it's so useful and with little restriction?
Before talking more about its history I wanted to show the current value of this card and I consider it unfair and perhaps even a great opportunity for those who have not yet seen its usefulness.
As you can see its current value is $0.15 and it is one of the cheapest chaos legion edition rare cards out there so I think it still has a lot of room to increase in value when people realize its usefulness in battles since one neutral deck card that can be used in pretty much all types of battles and with such a low mana cost that it makes it perfect for battles with low mana cost which is most battles in splinterlands, so like its value can it be that low?
But that's just my opinion, I find it quite useful and strong and I hope it will appreciate over time to show its usefulness.
Now let's tell your story as you may be curious and if you have noticed a similarity in the name of Xenith Archer with Xenith Monk it is because they belong to the same organization and guess what, both are from the neutral deck and it also has a low cost of mana and incredible defense, what a nice combination don't you think?
LORE
The Xenith Scale is devoted to enlightenment, knowledge, and the protection of others. Members among the order practice to remain balanced in all things and believe Mana, too, should remain balanced. It should not be used to cause chaos or disorder, nor should it be used to tip the scales of justice in either direction. The order believes in fate and that everything has its proper place. Fate and destiny are predetermined, and they should not be altered.
Archers adhere to this creed in their everyday life. They often say, an arrow must be perfectly balanced on a bow string to hit its mark. If it sits too far forward or too far back it won't be able to sail through the air.
Like all Xenith warriors, archers would much prefer to find a peaceful solution to a problem or stay out of an altercation altogether. When they are pulled into a fight, they see it as a way to restore balance to a situation.
Explosions shook the battlefield. People ran from their homes pleading for help, their screams drowned out by the sound of fighting. Fires burned through the streets and buildings collapsed in heaps of smoke and dust. The group known as the Chaos Legion had arrived and they weren't taking prisoners.
Xenith warriors stood in the distance, hoods covering their faces. Their creed prevented them from getting involved in political disputes, but this was no dispute. This was a massacre. “We must do something! We can't let these people fall at the hands of these invaders!” A bronze skinned woman yelled, yanking the hood off her head. An elder Xenith member responded, “This is the way of it Delya. We must consult with the monks to see what they decree. If they believe this is fate, then we must remain out of it!”
Delya angrily turned away from the group and pulled her hood over her head. She pulled a bow from her quiver and took aim at an enemy soldier within range. “Delya, no!” Screamed the Xenith member. The arrow flew and embedded itself in the heart of the Chaos Legion soldier. They slumped to the ground, unmoving. Delya shot a glare back at the Xenith warriors and readied another arrow. “Now, I am part of the disorder. I will bring balance to what I have started.”