Hey Splinterlands family! Welcome to this week's Social Media Challenge, where the theme is wide open and you can share anything Splinterlands related — whether it is a crazy battle, a unique strategy, or an epic card reveal! --- Today, I have an interesting match to share with you: a battle where I faced off against one of the top battlers in my guild, @zactian. Even though I didn't come out on top, the strategies and moves in this game are worth exploring! 😅 In this match, you will see how different tactics can unfold, the strengths and weaknesses of various Monsters, and the turning points that led to my defeat. It's a great learning experience for anyone looking to sharpen their skills in Splinterlands. So grab your favorite snacks, settle in, and let us proceed to dissect this intriguing battle together! 

**The Battle**

While fulfilling my responsibilities in the Splinterlands scholarship account I have with Balthazar, bltzr-wizard-729, I was able engage in a battle that has ample mana capacity which allowed me to bring out the **"BIG BOYS"**. To get right into the action, the battle link can be found [here](https://splinterlands.com/?p=battle&id=sl_f54360f70a78b748545505793b1a0dbe). Otherwise, do read on as I go into more detail regarding the lineup and fight. ---  Now, let uss take a closer look at the ruleset for this battle. This match is quite straightforward, as it is governed by a single ruleset: the **FabFour** ruleset. According to this ruleset, each player can only bring a maximum of four Monster units into the battlefield. The mana cap is set at 52, and only the Life and Dragon Splinters are allowed. --- **Summoner**, *Quix The Devious* Given the ample mana available in this battle and the limitation of four Monster units, I decided to go with the Dragon Splinter and choose Quix The Devious as my Summoner. My strategy centered around deploying powerful Dragon Monsters, particularly the Chaos Dragon. The generous mana cap in this battle favors the Dragon Summoner, making it possible to include high-mana Dragon Monsters alongside another Splinter if desired. Additionally, the Summoner's -1 Speed debuff provides a valuable tactical advantage during battles 😄 --- **First Position**, *Uriel The Purifier* Uriel The Purifier proved to be an exceptional choice for the main tanker role, thanks to its impressive Health and Armor stats. The Flying ability provided a 25% chance to dodge attacks from Monsters without this trait. Moreover, the Heal ability was invaluable, restoring up to 4 Health points per round. This, combined with Uriel The Purifier's already formidable Health, made it a reliable and resilient tank throughout the entire battle! 💪 --- **Second Position**, *Carnage Titan* The Carnage Titan stands out as an unmatched powerhouse on the battlefield, boasting impressive stats and formidable abilities. Despite being a Melee Monster, it maintains its offensive strength from the second position thanks to the Reach ability. Its Double Strike capability allows it to deliver devastating blows to its enemies, and with the Shield ability enhancing its resilience, the Carnage Titan can withstand reduced Melee damage when under attack! 😝 --- **Third Position**, *Iziar* Iziar is the cornerstone of my lineup, playing a vital role in my strategy. I was thankful to obtain a Max copy recently so that I could unlock its full potential especially when it receive the Martyr ability and a impressive 3 Magic attack. Its Taunt ability allows me to position it strategically to boost other Monsters upon Iziar's demise. Additionally, its impressive durability, with high Health and the Void ability, makes it a resilient force on the battlefield 😎 --- **Last Position**, *Chaos Dragon* Despite its high mana cost, the Chaos Dragon proves its worth with every mana point, solidifying its status as an unstoppable presence on the battlefield. The Scattershot ability introduces an element of unpredictability that doesn’t always align with my preferred tactics, yet the Chaos Dragon consistently deals significant damage, especially when paired with its Blast ability. Additionally, its Blind ability increases the likelihood of enemies missing their Melee and Ranged attacks! 😜 

**The Analysis**

 In a battle governed by the **FabFour** ruleset, each player can deploy a maximum of four units. With a generous 52 mana capacity for this encounter, you might expect to face formidable Monsters with high mana costs and powerful attacks. What surprised me, though, was encountering a fellow guildmate, @zactian, in this battle where we both fielded the exact same lineup! The battle didn't end in a draw due to minor differences in our Iziars' levels (mine at max level while the opponent's was at level 3). --- Under normal circumstances, you might think this battle was mine to win since my higher-level Iziar had slightly higher Magic damage (3 versus 2). However, the RNG had its own take on the outcome!  As with any battle involving the Scattershot ability, luck plays a big role in determining the results, and in this case, luck was not on my side with the Chaos Dragon's Scattershot! The above GIFs show the exact moment I lost when the opponent's Chaos Dragon took down my Carnage Titan 😭 Despite the outcome, it was still a fun battle with a fellow guildmate and a reassuring one, knowing that we both fielded the best possible lineup for this scenario! 😂 Do you guys have any go-to strategy as well? Do share them with me in the below comments!  If you made it this far, I sincerely appreciate your time and value your encouragement. Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions so that we can discuss about other strategies. Thinking about giving Splinterlands a try but haven't signed up yet? Feel free to use my referral link: [https://splinterlands.com?ref=ak08](https://splinterlands.com?ref=ak08), and be sure to reach out to me if you have any questions! --- Are you interested in reading some of my future writings? Don't forget to [follow](https://peakd.com/@ak08) me! In the meantime, here are some of my most recent blogs if you'd like to view them: ||| |-|-| | **CONTINUING THE SPLINTERLANDS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: PLAYER JOURNEYS AND GOALS!** | **EARTH SPLINTER'S HILL GRUNT DELIVERS A HEAVY HIT!** | | [](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@ak08/continuing-the-splinterlands-anniversary-celebration-player-journeys-and-goals) | [](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@ak08/earth-splinters-hill-grunt-delivers-a-heavy-hit) | | **FEATURING SOME OF MY FAVOURITE MONSTERS IN A LINEUP!** | **TRIUMPH IN A BATTLE WITH MARTYR, BLOODLUST, AND ENRAGE! (Latest Blog)** | | [](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@ak08/featuring-some-of-my-favourite-monsters-in-a-lineup) | [](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@ak08/triumph-in-a-battle-with-martyr-bloodlust-and-enrage) | --- All banners, dividers card and battle images used in this article are open source and obtained from the Splinterlands team or made by **flauwy**. Do check out his [link](https://peakd.com/spt/@flauwy/free-splinterlands-graphics-i-will-design-for-you) for other amazing designs!