Hello, Splinterlands warriors,
welcome back to my end-of-year post. It doesn’t feel like it, but we’re about to truly leave 2025 behind and prepare to welcome 2026. The end of the year usually invites reflection. And this time, my reflection landed on a card that looks simple—almost like it “does nothing”—yet often becomes an unsung hero in many of my battles: Ulundin Overseer.
Let’s get acquainted first.
Ulundin Overseer is an 11-mana monster with no attack at all, but equipped with defenses that make opponents think twice. Even at level one, it already has 5 armor and 12 health. Thick. Solid. The kind of monster that, when standing in front, makes the enemy sigh deeply. Add one crucial skill: Flank, which allows us to place another tank behind it. This isn’t just a small bonus—it opens the door to many tactical scenarios.
Honestly, I often use Ulundin Overseer not only in the Shades of Gray ruleset, but also in normal battles—especially when the opponent’s attacks tend to focus on the front line. And what makes it even more satisfying is its market price: only around 0.18 USD. Extremely cheap for this level of bulk and value.
In one particularly memorable battle, I faced a full magic Water-element lineup. The summoner was no joke: Marlai Singariel level 4. The monsters behind it were enough to make anyone frown:
Great Bear Druid, Warborn Shaman, Mindless Thrall, Torrent Sniper, Mindless Thrall, Mystic Scaleweaver, and Shock Trooper.
Meanwhile, my team took shelter behind Ulundin Overseer with a fairly familiar formation: Ujurak Brave, Dark Arborist, Chaos Jailer, Arachne Weaver, and Kelan Gaines.
Before the battle even started, I realized one thing: if left unchecked, Shock Trooper and Torrent Sniper could become major problems. With careful calculation, I managed to reduce 2 HP from both of those crucial monsters right from the start. The rest? I read that their attacks would mostly focus on the tank. And that’s where Ulundin Overseer smiled—if monsters could smile.
With magic damage reduction from Ujurak Brave and a thick wall called Ulundin Overseer at the front, the opponent’s magic attacks felt like a light drizzle hitting a concrete wall. Round after round, the enemy lineup collapsed. Slowly, but surely.
If you want to watch full battle, here’s the link:
There are a few interesting points about Ulundin Overseer.
First, it only has one skill, even as it levels up. But don’t be mistaken—its HP increases significantly with each level. Second, despite having no attack, this card can turn “ferocious” when paired with monsters that have Weapon Training. What was once just a living shield can suddenly start applying pressure to the opponent.
My reflection is simple: Ulundin Overseer teaches an important lesson. In Splinterlands, not every great card has to attack. There are quiet roles that often determine the final outcome. And this feels perfectly aligned with the direction of recent Splinterlands features—where strategy, playstyle identity, and role selection matter more and more, not just who has the biggest damage.
My final impression is straightforward: Ulundin Overseer is a small investment with a big impact. The strategy to take at this moment? Complete your collection with defensive cards like this one. Because in Splinterlands, every battle is different. And often, victory doesn’t come from the one who hits the hardest… but from the one who can take the hits the longest.
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