I started last August 2021 and made many mistakes. One thing would be renting cards to get more power. I got lucky to get 2k DEC rewards. And it was nice and was happy back then. But, I got aggressive and rent cards for power and choose all suggested cards per splinter types. With that, I exhausted all my DEC value. I got to go for gold ranking but not worth it because I got double digit DECs and potions.
If I would do it again, I'll just focus on silver rank until I get to own more cards before grinding in gold rank. If you want to grind in silver rank, I suggest to use the earth splinter using Mylor Crowling.
With three mana, it has thorns that gives 2 attack against melee monsters. You may rent the following cards in earth splinter.
- Centauri Mage - Good against range attacks
*Mushroom Seer - good against magic attacks
*Wood Nymph - as support by healing front monster
*Javelin Thrower - good for first position enemy with shield
*Sporcerer - good against enemies with shield
Rent the following if there's still budget. These give high damage.
*Mitica Headhunter - good against flying enemies.
*Oaken Behemoth - should be place in 2nd position and good against magic attack
*Kron the Undying - has healing abilities and good to pair with Wood Nymph - could be 1st or second position
The following are already in your basic summoner set:
*Unicorn Mustang - good against magic attack - should be 1st position
*Failed Summoner - 2 mana only and reflect attack against magic attacks
*Earth Elemental - 3 mana but health is at six - place this first in your set of range monsters
With these set, it is sure to maintain your position in silver ranks. Always remember to accummulate DEC to earn more SPS.
As a beginner, I try to learn about neutral card combos mostly as they can be used in all situations. But that's just a suggestion. It was a nice read. I liked Wood Nymph among these just because I like healing cards. :)