Ruleset Focus

This week in Battle Mage Secrets, we will dive into examining the unique ruleset called FIRE & REGRET! In this ruleset, each unit is endowed with the RETURN FIRE ability right from the start of the battle. Monsters possessing this ability retaliate against Ranged attackers by inflicting damage equal to half of the attackers' inflicted damage, rounded up. Consequently, in battles governed by this ruleset, the utilization of Ranged Monsters dwindled considerably due to the notable disadvantage they encountered 😵

Abilities Focus

The abilities listed below complement each other effectively in the FIRE & REGRET ruleset. When assembling your team, be sure to watch out for Monsters with these abilities, as they can significantly boost your chances of winning ✌️

Amplify - Increases Magic Reflect, RETURN FIRE, and Thorns damage to all enemy monsters by 1

Reflection Shield - Monster is immune to all indirect, or reflected damage. i.e RETURN FIRE damages

Summoners, Lir Deepswimmer & Ilthain

When the RETURN FIRE ability is mentioned, Summoners such as Lir Deepswimmer and Ilthain are frequently linked to it, as they offer a comparable advantage to your team similar to what's observed in the FIRE & REGRET ruleset. These two Summoners hold significant value and are commonly selected in battles regulated by the Going the Distance ruleset! 😁

The Battle

While fulfilling my responsibilities in the Splinterlands scholarship account I have with Balthazar, bltzr-wizard-729, I was able to engage in a battle that involves the FIRE & REGRET ruleset. 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.

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Let's start by examining the ruleset implemented in this battle. This is a rather straightforward battle with only 2 rulesets. The first one being the Up To Eleven ruleset where all units gain the Amplify ability. Next, we have the main highlight of this week's challenge, the FIRE & REGRET ruleset which we have already discussed extensively in the above sections. The battle enforces a mana restriction of 56 and ban the use of the Water and Death Splinters.

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Summoner, Quix The Devious

Given the ample mana available in this battle, my decision to opt for the Dragon Splinter and appoint Quix The Devious as my Summoner primarily revolves around deploying Dragon Monsters, especially the Chaos Dragon. The bountiful mana cap in this battle benefits the Dragon Summoner, allowing for the inclusion of high-mana-costing Dragon Monsters alongside another Splinter if desired. Additionally, the Summoner's debuffs of -1 Speed confer valuable tactical advantages during battles 😄

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First Position, Pelacor Conjurer

Pelacor Conjurer stands out as a cost-effective tank. With a mere mana cost of 2, it boasts impressive Speed and Health attributes. What distinguishes this Monster are its valuable abilities, including Fly, Phase, and Divine Shield. These combined attributes elevate Pelacor Conjurer to a formidable adversary, capable of withstanding the attacks of opposing Monsters. Considering the FIRE & REGRET ruleset in play, its Magic Reflect ability would also come in handy! 😁

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Second Position, Carnage Titan

The Carnage Titan emerges as an unmatched powerhouse on the battlefield, displaying impressive statistics and formidable abilities. Despite being categorized as Melee, it maintains its offensive prowess while positioned in the second slot, courtesy of the Reach ability. Moreover, its Double Strike capability enables the Carnage Titan to unleash devastating blows on its enemies. With the Shield ability further enhancing its resilience, the Carnage Titan can endure reduced Melee damage when under attack! 😝

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Third Position, Iziar

Iziar serves as the linchpin of my lineup, playing a crucial role in the success of my strategy. To fully exploit its potential, reaching Level 3 is important (luckily, I managed to obtain 2 copies of Gold Foil), as it unlocks the Martyr ability. Its Taunt ability enables me to strategically place it between the Monsters I wish to bolster upon Iziar's demise. Furthermore, its impressive durability, owing to its high Health and Void ability, renders it a resilient force on the battlefield 😎

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Fourth Position, Chaos Dragon

Despite its substantial mana cost, the Chaos Dragon unquestionably demonstrates its value with each mana point spent, solidifying its status as an unstoppable presence on the battlefield. While the Scattershot ability brings an element of unpredictability that doesn't always align with my preferred tactics, the Chaos Dragon consistently inflicts significant damage on the enemy's forces, especially when combined with its Blast ability! Additionally, the Blind ability increases the chances of enemies missing their target with both Melee and Ranged attacks! 😜

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Fifth Position, Djinn Renova

Whenever I opt for the Life Splinter, Djinn Renova consistently ranks among my preferred cards to incorporate into the lineup. Its notable Magic damage, coupled with respectable Health and Speed statistics, renders it a dependable choice. What distinguishes Djinn Renova is its Triage ability, which proves invaluable particularly when I position Iziar (refer to Third Position) in the rear lines. This arrangement enables Djinn Renova to adeptly Heal my team, ensuring their sustained health and heightened effectiveness in battle! 👍

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Last Position, Adelade Brightwing

Choosing Adelade Brightwing is crucial for the success of my strategy. The Resurrect ability possessed by this Monster synergizes effectively with the Martyr ability. This tactic has the potential to provide my lineup with a double stats boost through the Martyr ability if Iziar is the Resurrected unit. Furthermore, the Repair ability could assist in restoring some of the Armor stats on the Carnage Titan when it's positioned as the tank in the first position, thereby enhancing my team's survivability during the battle! 😤

The Analysis

With the Up To Eleven and FIRE & REGRET rulesets in effect for this battle, it's unsurprising that there were no Ranged attacking Monsters present on the battlefield. Choosing them could prove detrimental to the lineup, as each attack would result in the attacker receiving damage as backlash due to the RETURN FIRE ability 😖

Similar to my approach, the opponent also chose to have Iziar absorb all damage through the Taunt ability. However, their strategy didn't unfold as intended since I have the Chaos Dragon in my setup. The Chaos Dragon, equipped with the Scattershot ability, can randomly strike a target within the battlefield and is not affected by Iziar's Taunt ability! 🤗

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In the below GIFs, I shall showcase the overwhelming prowess of the Chaos Dragon in this battle!

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_{The double Martyr strategy that help boost the stats of the Chaos Dragon and Carnage Titan!}

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_{With the power up of stats through the Martyr ability, the Chaos Dragon went on a rampage!}

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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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