
Climbing the ranks in Splinterlands is not just about winning—it’s about adapting, learning, and refining every decision. Every match is a puzzle to solve, every setback a lesson, and every victory a testament to strategy and perseverance. Reaching 4,000 trophies isn’t just a milestone; it represents dedication, tactical mastery, and the excitement of outplaying stronger collections. In the end, true strength lies not in the cards themselves, but in how you wield them.
🎉 4,000 Modern Trophies & Back in the World Top 100! 🏆🔥
Hola, #splinterlands warriors! ⚔️ Today, I bring you some BIG news… I’ve officially climbed back to 4,000 modern trophies! 💯💪 This is no joke—I've cracked into the top 100 best players in the world again, and let me tell you, it feels AMAZING!

For the longest time, I kept finishing seasons in the 3,700s, just short of breaking into that elite 4k club. But this time, I pushed through, and I owe a big part of my success to one key upgrade… Olivia. 💚 After putting in the work, I finally maxed her out, and wow, what a difference! She has single-handedly boosted my performance, giving me the extra edge I needed to break through my previous limits. I shared some great battles also in my previous post

Reaching this level isn't easy. I constantly face opponents with much more Collection Power than me, but strategy and counterplay are my weapons. I love predicting my opponent’s moves and setting up the perfect counter. That’s how I hold my ground in these battles, and today, I’m bringing you the analysis of three epic fights that pushed me back into the world’s top 100. Let’s dive in! 🔥
🥇 Battle #1: Facing Shadecroat (5,000+ Trophies!)
Ruleset: 56 Mana | No Magic | Earthquake | Scattershot
Shadecroat is an absolute beast, sitting at over 5,000 trophies, and I knew this fight was going to be brutal. He ran Risqruel Drath in order to avoid sustained Earthquake damage thanks to flying ability given to all his units and an insanely strong lineup featuring Delya (2 attacks of 5 damage per round!), one of the best cards in the game right now. A tough challenge, but I had a plan.
I deployed Possibilus as my summoner and Arkemis Mantaroth in the front for that sheer tankiness. Then, I set up my secret tech:

- Venari Marksrat – Mastering Venari Marksrat is a topic worthy of its own post. In Earthquake matches, he is incredibly valuable, as he brings down any flying unit he hits. Additionally, when he falls, he triggers Martyr, further boosting nearby allies. Placing him close to Mantaroth has significantly enhanced my team's sustainability, making him a key asset in my strategy.
- Swamp Spitter – Those armor repairs? Lifesavers. My colleague @bravetofu Tiered him A in his previous post but I think he deserves a bit love!
- Supply Runner – Extra speed and Strengthen are ALWAYS appreciated. Supply Runner is a no brainer move!
- Endura – Shout out to her. I've had a lot of success taking her into the battlefield, nerfing those Risqruel +1 Ranged!
With this setup in battle, I outplayed Shadecroat’s heavy hitters and secured a well-earned victory! 💪 This kind of lineup with Arkemis / Mantaroth has brought tons of SPS home #play2earn
🍀 Battle #2: A Mix of Luck & Smart Decisions vs. Tarazkp (4,400s)
Ruleset: 42 Mana | Gladius Allowed
Earth Gladius decks are monsters in the current meta, and I knew my opponent would probably bring Tofu and Quora. I needed something that could handle this, and there was one card that could do the job:

🔥 Djinn Muirat 🔥
He held the line like Hodor in GoT, absorbing insane damage while synergizing perfectly with Astral Entity, he also blocked Venka, otherwise my whole army would have been engulfed. Also, his Giant Killer took quora down in first down!! Meanwhile, Nalara in second position did an outstanding nefing magic and crowd controlling by stun.
To counter possible threats, I added:
✔ Runecrafter – Perfect against Mycellics.
✔ Dumacke in the back – Just in case Katrelba showed up, as not probably, my army would be vulnerable to her.
It was a close one fight, but my counter-strategy paid off, and I walked away with another huge win! 🎯
🎯 Battle #3: The Final Step to 4,000 Trophies!
Ruleset: 26 Mana | Reflection Shield | Born Again | Sniping
This was the battle that finally pushed me to 4,000 trophies, and man, I enjoyed every second of it. I needed a solid, balanced lineup to handle the restrictions - 26 Mana, reflection shield and snipping, so I built my team around Astral Entity and so my opponent did:

- Windeku in the front – A classic, reliable tank. Slow to hit first and auto-heal.
- Sneak & Opportunity squad: Uraeus, Grifzi, and Earth Thug – These guys hunted down my opponent’s backline like predators.
- Venari Marksrat (second position) – Boosting Windeku’s survivability, and tanking all magics and rangeds. Potentially resurrected twice (one per ruleset and another per summoner)
- Ravenhood – Extra melee boost to ensure maximum damage output.
This is the classical example where your focus damage (all back) brings you to victory and finally hit 4,000 trophies once again! 🎊💪
Arachne Weaver to 5!!
Finally And thanks to my perseverance, I've brought my Arachne Weaver to 5 getting 2 more health (as we've seen in Possibilus battle, health also means a lot and may be an undervalued buff). Now, on my way to 6!!

🔥 Final Thoughts: Counterplay is Everything
Sitting in this elo is no joke. I face massive Collection Power disparities, but Splinterlands is a game of strategy. If you can predict what your opponent will do, you can always find a way to counter it.
This climb has been one of my most rewarding seasons ever, and I can’t wait to keep improving and aiming for even greater heights. Do you have a go-to counter strategy? Let me know in the comments! 🗨️
From the battlefield,
#beffeater signing off! 🎮 See you in the arena!
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