It was an ordinary day when I stumbled upon Splinterlands. As a fan of strategy games, I was curious: could this blockchain-based game really be fun and rewarding? So, I took the plunge, signed up, and played my very first battle.
In this post, I’ll walk you through my experience, the cards I used, the strategies I tried (and failed), and what I learned from that first game. Hopefully, this will inspire other beginners and spark a conversation with fellow Splinterlands enthusiasts!
The Setup: My First Team
For my first match, I was placed in the Novice League with limited cards. I chose the Fire Splinter for its aggressive playstyle. My team was:
Summoner: Pyre (boosts speed)
Tank: Living Lava
Support: Fire Elemental
Backline: Serpentine Spy
I liked the idea of going all offense, but I soon learned that speed isn’t everything.
The Battle: What Happened
In my excitement, I didn’t pay attention to the ruleset or mana cap—rookie mistake!
My opponent, using the Life Splinter, had a more balanced lineup with a healer (Divine Healer) and an armor booster (Shieldbearer).
As soon as the battle started:
My Serpentine Spy took down one enemy, but then my tank fell quickly.
Their healer kept the frontline alive longer than I expected.
By round 4, I was overwhelmed.
Final result? Defeat!
My Analysis: 3 Lessons Learned
Understand the ruleset and mana cap: They can make or break your strategy.
Balance offense and defense: Don’t just go for pure damage—think sustainability.
Learn from losses: Every battle is a chance to adapt and improve.
What’s Next for Me in Splinterlands?
I plan to:
Study more card abilities and synergies.
Experiment with different Splinters, especially Water and Earth.
Try renting better cards for specific strategies.
Final Thoughts:
My first game was humbling, but it also sparked a fire in me to learn, grow, and become a stronger Splinterlands player.
Are you new to Splinterlands too? What was your first battle like? Let’s connect in the comments!
Just checked out your first Splinterlands battle post. Loved how you shared your experience and the lessons learned. It’s great seeing someone dive in with that much enthusiasm. Following your account now—excited to see more of your journey!
Thank you..
you are welcome
you are welcome
Splinterlands was my way of introduction to the Hive blockchain. It gets better at higher leagues (I play at Gold). There are also many ways to earn not just by playing. Lots of fellow Filipinos too.
See you around!
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Thanks and see you
Welcome to splinterlands sir! Naa ko mga extra cards na pwd ma delegate sa imuha 😁