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# <div class="phishy">Introduction</div>
This week we have a look at the last stand ability. This is a very rare unit. At the moment of writing this post i only had one. 

After this post i got two 😍

This ability can be an life saver when you last unit is boosted and killing the enemy before they kill you :)


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# <div class="phishy">Ability</div>

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Gains +50% to all stats if it's the only Unit on the team alive.

Last Stand will increase all stats of a Unit by 1.5X (rounded up) when the Unit is the last standing.

Official ability information from splinterlands: [List abilities](https://splinterlands.com/?p=gameplay)

#### <div class="phishy">Synergies / strategy </div>
<code>Abilities benefits</code>

https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_taunt.png **Taunt** - Direct attacks away from the unit you intend to have its last stand by focusing your opponent's attacks elsewhere

https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_stun.png **Stun** - If your opponent uses stun, your unit will not be able to attack even if Last Stand is in play. 

<code>Be aware of abilities </code>
https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_forcefield.png **Forcefield**  - A double-edged sword - your Unit with Last Stand will benefit from extra protection from attacks of 5+. However, if your opponent plays a card with forcefield, your last standing unit's attack of 5+ will only deal 1 damage. 

https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_deathblow.png **Deathblow** - When you last stand unit is boosted also you enemy with deathblow that does 2x damage when there is only one enemy left.


<code>Ruleset benefits</code>
https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/icons/rulesets/new/img_combat-rule_fog-of-war_150.png **Fog Of War** - With Sneak, Snipe, and Opportunity disabled, your intended Last Stand Unit is more likely to make it to the end - full health stat intact!

<code>Be aware of ruleset</code>
https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/icons/rulesets/new/img_combat-rule_reverse-speed_150.png **Reverse Speed** - Consider whether the boost in speed to your Unit with Last Stand will harm the outcome of your battle.


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#### <div class="phishy">Select / favorite</div>

Mine last stand units:
https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/rift/Tinderlock_lv6.png https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/rift/Runemancer%20Atuat_lv3.png 



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This week it was not hard to  pick a favorite. While writing i bought a Runemance Atuat for 4.5$ to get him at a level where it gets last stand. This ability is very powerful. 
battle stats of this unit:
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As you can see i do not use it often. and only high mana battles.

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# <div class="phishy"><center>Strategy</center></div>


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High mana game with only ranged units that are all poisoned.




## <div class="phishy"><center>Rulesets</center></div>


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**Going the Distance**:
Only range units may be selected.

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**Noxious Fumes**:
All units are poisoned at the beginning of the match. Note units with immunity are not poisoned and it can be cleansed.

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**FiveAlive**:
Only five units can be selected.





 
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## <div class="phishy"><center>The Lineup</center></div>

### <div class="phishy"><center>Summoner</center></div>
| Card | Reason |
| - | - |
| https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/chaos/Quix%20the%20Devious_lv4.png| Logically with going the distance it always good to pick Quix for the -1 range attack. You know you will be facing ranged attackers lol |


### <div class="phishy"><center>Units Lineup</center></div>


| #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 |
|-|-|-|-|-|
| https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/rift/Runic%20Skyclaw_lv6.png| https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/reward/Lava%20Launcher_lv6.png| https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/soulbound/Drybone%20Raider_lv2_gold.png| https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/soulbound/Firecaller_lv10.png| https://images.hive.blog/150x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/cards_by_level/rift/Tinderlock_lv6.png|



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**Runic Skyclaw** (lvl 6)
Even it cannot attack i placed it here because of the high speed in the hope for many misses.
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**Lava Launcher** (lvl 6)
Second unit is a closed ranged unit so it can attack in the front. The stun should help reduce the potential closed ranged unit of my opponent
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**Drybone Raider** (lvl 2 GF)
It made the team for the double strike and it will be boosted before its killed
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**Firecaller** (lvl 10)
With the martyr it in the team in this position to boot **Tinderlock**. I Don't mind the low health on this one its mend to go down in one or two rounds.
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**Tinderlock** (lvl 6)
Star of this week i hope it will survive the poison. It has 11 health so that should give him some rounds





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# <div class="phishy"><center>The Battle</center></div>
## <div class="phishy"><center>Reference</center></div>
Link to the battle:
[Link to battle](https://splinterlands.com?p=battle&id=sl_c5db0a63abde2b205c297d0165099cd4&ref=beaker007)

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## <div class="phishy"><center>Rounds</center></div>

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**Start :**

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23tRzVxdRD8iDNrDcrkDujyYTz1zaceZ1frj9fJ9YsSqg5Ft6HnCCMjYEVGbHmBgKGAaV.png)
There we go...  some similarity in the line up. all front attack so that is great for my **Tinderlock** to unleash it last stand.
I got some nice evade chance. my opponent has some extra close ranged units. I dislike his supply runner that is a good choice for its swiftness and strength.


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**Round 1:**

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23tbPcJMHPxm3oviZ4pCN1MwtmHo9vVJKKMuBHn5gvKgLr44cgvXL1NdFsSbqJocBbM3Y.png)
4 misses, the first part of the plan is working. With this speed i wander if the last stan is needed.
Still some high health unit left to kill.


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**Round 2:**

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Forgot about the poison that hurts. pretty close to the team some will die next round by the poison.
Then it will come down to part 2 and 3 of the strategy. Martyr and as last the last stand. The last stand will bring up the health and will keep it alive for somewhat long against the poison.


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**Round 3:**

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23tRvZxArFVv8MpK5X4XvnXrHFwGbdpwuy5u7Lzbe4stiCW298xoEgEBP6jgwHoh2tQ2y.png)
Part 2 is executed the martyr has done its part. Poison will take out another two units next round. 
Then the last stand will be needed to kill of the last unit.


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**Round 4:**

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/Eo6BjPdxfPVb3ZcNcdA59QBu9d5FEkQCZHuyBqwwqwb7LVSQvLkJGDEqekT15TSx2an.png)
From 5 health to 11 health and in one blow my **Tinderlock** kill the **Molten Ash Golem** which makes it a win.

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# Conclusion
At the moment of writing this post i noticed again how rare the last stand ability is.
In very specific cases this is a very use ability that can just swing the battle your way.
In the end a pretty sure victory:

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# <div class="phishy">Previous ability strategy posts</div>
Below you will find references to the other ability strategies / analysis posts.

| Ability | post |
|-|-| 
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_affliction.png Affliction | [Ability post: Affliction ](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-affliction)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_amplify.png Amplify | [Ability post: Amplify](https://peakd.com/publish?edit=beaker007%2Fability-deep-dive-amplify)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_backfire.png Backfire | [Ability post: Backfire](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-backfire) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_blast.png Blast | [Ability post: Blast](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-blast)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_blind.png Blind | [Ability post: Blind](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-blind) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_bloodlust.png Bloodlust | [Ability post: Bloodlust](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-bloodlust) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_camouflage.png Camouflage | [Ability post: Camouflage](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-camouflage) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_conscript.png Conscript | [Ability post: Conscript](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-conscript)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_close-range.png Close Range | [Ability post: Close Range](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-close-range) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_cleanse.png Cleanse | [Ability post: Cleanse](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-cleanse) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_cripple.png Cripple | [Ability post: Cripple](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-cripple) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_deathblow.png Deathblow | [Ability post: Deathblow](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-deathblow) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_demoralize.png Demoralize | [Ability post: Demoralize](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-demoralize) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_dispel.png Dispel | [Ability post: Dispel](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-dispel) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_divine-shield.png Divine Shield | [Ability post: Divine Shield](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-divine-shield) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_dodge.png Dodge | [Ability post: Dodge](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-dodge) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_double-strike.png Double Strike | [Ability post: Double Strike](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-double-strike)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_enrage.png Enrage | [Ability post: Enrage](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-enrage)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_flying.png Flying |[Ability post: Flying](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-flying) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_forcefield.png Forcefield | [Ability post: Forcefield](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-forcefield)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_fury.png Fury | [Ability post: Fury](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-fury) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_giant-killer.png Giant Killer | [Ability post: Giant Killer](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-giant-killer)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_halving.png Halving | [Ability post: Halving](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-halving) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_headwinds.png Headwinds | [Ability post: Headwinds](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-headwinds) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_heal.png Heal | [Ability post: Heal](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-heal)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_tank-heal.png Tank Heal | [Ability st: Tank Heal](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-tank-heal) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_immunity.png Immunity | [Ability post: Immunity](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-immunity) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_inspire.png Inspire | [Ability post: Ispire](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-inspire) |
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_knock-out.png Knock Out | [Ability post: Knock Out](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/ability-strategy-analysis-knock-out)|
|https://images.hive.blog/50x0/https://d36mxiodymuqjm.cloudfront.net/website/abilities/ability_last-stand.png Last Stand | |

That's all for this week hope you enjoyed reading this ability strategy/analysis. See you all on the battlefield.


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