Splinterlands share your battle 👁️ Opportunity insight
Hi there!
![](https://steemitimages.com/150x0/https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/splinterlands/8oZA6XR3-ability_on-bg_opportunity_600.png)
Nice ability, controversial.. Extremely useful and lethal in most occasions, a waste of mana or also dangerous in others.
In general this is a really appreciated ability and this reflects on card cost: quite high.
Ability analysis
Opportunity is an ability of certain MELEE monsters to have as a target the lowest-health enemy monster. It is an amazing way to finish some nearly to die opponent:
- Kill rear monsters not reachable by snipers and sneakers (usually healing guys)
- Kill rear monster who has been weakened by some kind of reflect (magic or return fire)
- Finish tanks close to die (before they can be healed)
It's a very effective and flexible ability which adds a lot of more possible tactics and variability to the game.
The cards
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/promo/Fiendish%20Harpy_lv6.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/untamed/Dragon%20Jumper_lv4.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/reward/Screeching%20Vulture_lv10.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/untamed/Serpentine%20Spy_lv10.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/untamed/Cave%20Slug_lv10.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/untamed/Feasting%20Seaweed_lv10.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/untamed/Parasitic%20Growth_lv10.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/untamed/Maggots_lv10.png)
At today there are 8 cards with this ability and we can separate them in 3 groups:
- Scavengers
- Flying
- Spy
With screeching vulture (my favorite) being a flying scavenger (see uage here)
Usage tips
Here some tips about usage of this amazing cards:
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/icons/rulesets/img_combat-rule_unprotected.png
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![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_flying.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/80x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/icons/rulesets/img_combat-rule_earthquake.png
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![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_scavenger.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/80x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/icons/rulesets/img_combat-rule_fog_of_war.png
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![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_opportunity.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/80x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/icons/rulesets/img_combat-rule_aim_true.png
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![](https://steemitimages.com/70x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_rust.png)
Caution in playing with opportunity if you think you'll play against the following monsters:
![](https://steemitimages.com/100x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/promo/Enchanted%20Defender_lv10.png
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Enchanted defender is the second more armored card in the game (behind only the 10 armor of diamond dragon) and having only 1 health he probably will be opportunity target. Really dangerous that thorns!
![](https://steemitimages.com/100x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/reward/Exploding%20Dwarf_lv10.png
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Exploding Dwarf is the enemy number one. Infact, when hitten by opportunity he will retaliate with a 50% probability: 6 PIERCING MELEE + BLAST + TRAMPLE. Really, really dangerous!
This can happen:
At the same time opportunity is really effective (but high Miss! chance) against:
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/reward/Vampire_lv10.png)
![](https://steemitimages.com/130x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/reward/Fallen%20Specter_lv4.png)
The Match ⚔️🛡️
I wrote a lot about the ability. The match is a simple example of pairing it with other functional monsters:
I played a strong card as a tank, then put puppets for enemy opportunity and then placed my spy ready to attack retaliated sneakers.
The tactic was a success: Spy + Cerberus worked perfectly together and SPEED drove me to victory!
Thanks for reading, cheers!
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@tipu curate
Upvoted 👌 (Mana: 12/20 - need recharge?)
Great post!
I love the 'usage tips' and the gif 'Don't try this at home'.
Nice review of the things! 🥰@carrieallen