The Custom Challenges feature in Splinterlands is a fantastic tool for improving your gameplay skills and earning more SPS tokens. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about customizing challenges, inviting others, and experimenting with fun rulesets.
What Can You Customize in a Custom Challenge?
Custom Challenges allow you to tweak several aspects of the game to create unique and exciting matches. Here's a breakdown of the customization options:
| Opponent |
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| Manually Input Player Name: Enter the username of the player you want to challenge. |
| Challenge via Profile: Navigate to a player’s profile and click the Challenge button to initiate a match. |
| Allowed Cards |
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| All Cards: Use any card from both Modern and Wild formats. |
| Gold Cards Only: Restrict matches to gold foil cards. |
| Alpha Cards Only: Limit gameplay to Alpha edition cards. |
| Gladiator Cards: Include +1 Gladiator card when applicable. |
| Modern Cards: Use cards from the two most recent sets (e.g., Chaos Legion and Rebellion). |
| Ghost Cards: Allow all cards to be playable, regardless of ownership or rental. |
| Ghost Modern: Restrict to Modern cards only, but still allow players access without ownership. |
| Summoner Level Caps |
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| Control the maximum level of cards players can use by adjusting summoner level caps. |
| Mana Cap |
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| Set the mana cap for the match anywhere between 12 and 99 to test strategies in low or high-mana battles.. |
| Rulesets |
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| Customize the gameplay by adding up to six rulesets. Mix and match for unique challenges, like Aim True (all attacks hit) or Armored Up (all monsters gain +2 armor). |
| Elements |
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| Control the allowed elements by checking the Select Elements box. You can restrict battles to specific splinters for even more variety. |
How to Challenge Other Players
I am going to use one of the examples of a custom challenge by challenging the Leader of our Guild:
You don't have to choose one of the guild members for a challenge and I am describing other options below:
Challenging another player is easy and can be done in a few steps:
Locate the Challenge Button:
From the game lobby, click the Challenge button located beneath your SPS balance.Choose Your Opponent:
Manually enter their username or click the Challenge button directly from their profile.
Customize the Match:
Adjust settings such as mana cap, summoner level, allowed cards, and rulesets to create a unique experience.Send the Challenge:
Once everything is set, hit the Send Challenge button. If the opponent accepts, the match begins.
After clicking SEND button you will see the following screen:
Unfortunately our Leader was not available and after waiting for a long while the challenge timed out with a message: "No suitable opponent was found"
I have over fifty thousand SPS staked so for me the customized challenges are free, but at this point you would get a refund if you have less than fifty thousand SPS staked.
Fun and Creative Rulesets to Try
Custom Challenges aren’t just about practice; they’re also a great way to have fun. Here are some ideas for creative matches:
Low-Mana Showdown
Settings: Mana cap at 12, Alpha cards only.
Objective: Test your skills in low-mana battles where every card choice matters.Gold Rush
Settings: Gold Cards Only, Modern cards, and 25 mana cap.
Objective: See who can craft the best lineup using only gold foil cards.Gladiator’s Arena
Settings: Gladiator Cards enabled, six rulesets including Equalizer and Stampede.
Objective: Create epic battles featuring Gladiator cards with wild synergies.Elemental Wars
Settings: Select one or two specific splinters (e.g., Fire and Water only).
Objective: Force creative strategies by limiting the available elements.High-Mana Mayhem
Settings: Mana cap at 99, All Cards enabled, and multiple rulesets.
Objective: Unleash your most powerful monsters in a chaotic, high-stakes battle.
Cost of Challenges
Unlimited Free Challenges: Players with 50,000 SPS staked or owning a Runi can create unlimited challenges at no cost.
Other Players: Non-customized challenges are free, but customized ones cost 10 DEC/Credits each. If a challenge is declined or surrendered, the cost is refunded.
Why Use Custom Challenges?
For Learning and Skill Building
- Practice Strategies: Experiment with different card combinations and rulesets to learn synergies.
- Analyze Weaknesses: Test lineups under challenging conditions to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare for Tournaments: Simulate high-stakes matches to refine your competitive edge.
- Prepare for Brawls: Compete against best brawl performers in your Guild to improve for Brawls.
- Challenge friends to unconventional battles to see who’s the most adaptable player.
Tips for Beginners
Start Simple: Use the default rulesets and gradually add customizations as you become comfortable.
Practice with Friends: Invite friends to low-stakes matches to experiment and learn together.
Study the Meta: Use Custom Challenges to test lineups popular in ranked or tournament play.
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