Each card in Splinterlands has its own role and strategic importance. Daigendark Surveyor is a Common Water Unit, which may seem simple at first glance, but in reality it is a very effective support and damage dealer card. If used in the right situation and position, this card can determine the outcome of many matches.
- Basic introduction to the card
Name: Daigendark Surveyor
Splinter: Water
Rarity: Common
Mana Cost: 2
Attack Type: Ranged
Race: Gnome
It is particularly effective in low-mana and mid-mana matches due to its low mana cost. Water splinters are generally known for speed, magic control, and synergy-based teams, and Daigendark Surveyor fits into that philosophy.
- Stat Scaling and Power Development
The effectiveness of this card increases dramatically as the level increases.
Attack (Ranged Attack)
Level 1–2: 1 attack
Level 3–4: 2 attack
Level 5+: 3 attack
3 ranged attacks are very powerful for low mana units at level 5 or above.
Speed
2–3 at the beginning
4–5 at higher levels
Speed is very important for Water teams, as more speed means more chance to dodge and the advantage of hitting first.
Health
5 at the beginning
9 at level 10
This does not allow it to be too fragile, especially if there is a strong tank in front.
- Ability Analysis and Importance
🎯 Ranged Attack
Daigendark Surveyor is mainly designed to deal damage safely from the backline. It can attack from a distance without going forward like a melee unit.
🌀 Phase (at higher levels)
With the Phase ability, it has the opportunity to avoid magic attacks. Water splinter is often played against magic-heavy teams, where Phase is very effective.
🔥 Affliction (at max level)
Having Affliction can stop enemy healing. It is a game changer against heal-heavy teams (like Earth or Water mirror matches).
- Which position is most beneficial when used?
✅ Ideal position: 3rd, 4th or 5th position (Backline DPS)
Daigendark Surveyor should never be placed in the first or second position, because:
It is not melee
No armor or shield
Not designed to withstand front-line damage
Why Backline?
Ranged units cannot attack if they are in front (unless they have Close Range)
If they are in the back, they can deal sustained damage
They are safe unless they get a Sneak or Opportunity attack
⚠️ Sneak Protection is required
If you have a Sneak-heavy ruleset, it is best to have a low-cost protector like:
Hardy Stonefish
Pelacor Bandit
Torrent Fiend
Behind it is best to have a low-cost protector like this.
- In which ruleset is it most effective?
🔹 Little League
Low mana units need strong damage—this is great here.
🔹 Equalizer
If all units have equal health, the Surveyor's low health weakness is eliminated.
🔹 Aim True
Range DPS is fully useful if you are not afraid of missing.
🔹 Target Practice
All ranged and magic units target each other—this is where proper backline positioning is very important.
- Which Summoner and team does it work best with?
🧙♂️ Kelya Frendul
+1 Speed
+1 Armor
With this Summoner, Surveyor becomes much more durable and faster.
🧙♂️ Lir Deepswimmer
Ranged focus
Effective in Tactics-heavy matches
Support units
Merdaali Guardian (Heal)
River Hellondale (Resurrect)
Deeplurker (Opportunity pressure)
These units keep Surveyor alive for a long time.
- Weaknesses and Cautions
Although Daigendark Surveyor is strong, there are some limitations:
Weak to Sneak and Snipe attacks
Back units can be damaged in the Blast ruleset
Less effective at the beginning against Armor-heavy teams
To overcome this weakness:
Armor repair
Protect ability
Backline tank should be used
- Why is this card worth investing in?
Easy to level up due to being Common
High DPS for low mana
Water splinter is popular in almost all leagues
Effective in both Tournament and Ranked
It is a learning card for new players, and a reliable backline weapon for experienced players.
While Daigendark Surveyor is not a flashy legendary card, it is the “silent performer” of Splinterlands—one that silently wins matches. When used in the right position (3rd–5th), with the right summoner and ruleset, it gives amazing results. The importance of this card is undeniable, especially in low mana and speed-based matches.
If you use Water splinter regularly, then Daigendark Surveyor is not only logical to have in your deck—it is also strategically essential.
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