Sheng Xiao’s Poison and Ahna-Chei Botanist’s Dual Power!
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This time I came across a quite interesting battle featuring the No Pain No Gain ruleset. I used Sheng Xiao as Archon, alongside Xulax Nightwind, Usut, Night Reaper, Skok Duskblight, Ahna-Chei Botanist, and Berix Snakeye. This lineup relied on two primary weapons: Sheng Xiao's Poison Burst to apply constant poison pressure, and Ahna-Chei Botanist, who became significantly more lethal thanks to support from monsters with the Weapon Training ability.
On the opponent's side, Pembrook Nymph led a team consisting of Coastal Sentry, Relenor Cleaver, Riverboat Captain, Kulu Mastermind, Tatiana Blayde, and Swamp Spitter. Looking at that setup, I knew this wasn't an opponent to be taken lightly. Thus, I had to rely on synergy and ability combinations rather than sheer brute force.
Round 1: The poison begins to take effect
Right from the start, I applied Poison Burst to two front-line monsters, expecting the poison to deal extra passive damage as the battle unfolded.
Another key tactic was placing Ahna-Chei Botanist between two monsters with Weapon Training. Thanks to this placement, she gained two additional attack types: Magic and Ranged. Unfortunately, Ahna-Chei Botanist's low HP made her a primary target for Kulu Mastermind.
However, the tide turned unexpectedly. After trading attacks, Xulax Nightwind ended up with the lowest HP by the end of the round. Kulu Mastermind targeted and eliminated him, but doing so triggered the poison—infecting Kulu Mastermind as well as the adjacent monsters on both sides. My strategy was already bearing fruit.
Round 2: The opponent gets pushed into a corner
Night Reaper successfully finished off Relenor Cleaver. Meanwhile, Ahna-Chei Botanist delivered a total of 5 damage with her combined attacks. The poisoned enemy units suffered under the dual pressure of incoming attacks and poison tick damage.
Round 3: The final strike
Entering the third round, the opposing monsters were in critical condition. Ahna-Chei Botanist once again demonstrated her potential, helping wipe out the rest of the enemy defense with her dual attacks. The battle ended in my victory.
And if you want to see the match, you can check this link:
My biggest takeaway from this match is never to underestimate monster positioning. Ahna-Chei Botanist becomes exceptionally powerful when sandwiched between two Weapon Training units with different attack types—such as Magic and Ranged or Melee and Magic. That setup maximizes her total offensive potential.
The enemy setup was solid, but Sheng Xiao's Poison Burst combined with Ahna-Chei Botanist's damage output overwhelmed them completely.
So when playing Ahna-Chei Botanist, pay close attention to her positioning and the attack types of neighboring Weapon Training monsters. The right placement can turn an ordinary card into a game-changer!
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