https://splinterlands.com/battle/sl_e8986dc9c71d5686cf7677d77f7a4943?ref=jnardz01

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Hey everyone! 👋

I recently made my return to Splinterlands after being away for over a year, and I have to say — it feels amazing to be back in the arena.

I’ve been slowly grinding my way through Bronze III, and after a handful of losses, I finally managed to secure my first win since coming back!

⚔️ Battle Ruleset: No Legendaries Allowed
This match didn’t allow any legendary cards, which actually worked to my advantage since I’m working with a limited set of campaign reward cards. I went with the Water splinter, and things finally started to click.

💡 Strategy:
With no access to legendaries, I focused on solid basics — positioning and a bit of speed. Water summoners give a nice edge when you're rebuilding, and my lineup managed to hold strong.

🏆 Victory Screenshot:
Here's the sweet screen that made it all worth it:

+20 Rating | +36 Glint Energy | +0.006 SPS
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 — small gains, big boost in motivation!

After a string of losses, getting this win felt great. It reminded me of why I loved the game: the mix of tactics, patience, and the rush when your gamble pays off.

This is just the beginning of my return journey. I’ll be sharing more battles and strategies as I climb back up the ranks. 🚀

Have you had a comeback moment in Splinterlands? Feel free to share it in the comments — I’d love to hear how your return went too!