Argarux Magus and the Terror of Bloodlust in the Water Element

Hello, Splinterlands warriors! ✨
Today I want to invite you to a relaxed chat about a new card that’s recently made me both curious and a little nervous: Argarux Magus. To be honest, this Water-element card hasn’t been talked about much yet, even though its aura feels like that of a mysterious fighter—quietly capable of turning the tide of battle.

The first time I looked at its details, I was immediately drawn to the combination of its skills: Scattershot and Bloodlust. Scattershot makes its magic attacks random—unpredictable, like life itself, which sometimes veers off in unexpected directions. But the heart-pounding part is, of course, Bloodlust. We all know Bloodlust is usually exclusive to Gladiator cards—and now, that sacred skill can be experienced through Argarux Magus. Once it takes down an enemy, its stats immediately increase… and from there, the drama begins.

I didn’t actually use this card in the match I’m talking about—I had to face it instead. And honestly, the feeling was a mix of awe and anxiety. This match used the Target Practice ruleset, allowing only two elements: Life and Water, with a 37 mana cap. I entered as a Life-element player with Archon Chuul Jujinchi, bringing along Halfling Refugee, Ulundin Overseer, Happy Quokka, Janni Rebel, Olivia of the Brook, and Palimpsest Prophet.

My opponent, meanwhile, came in with Marlai Singariel as their archon, accompanied by Daigendark Surveyor, Moxian Rebel, Steppe Stalker, Anasth Soothsayer, Mystic Scaleweaver, and of course, the star of the show: Argarux Magus.

At a glance, this was clearly a clash between melee and magic damage. My strategy was simple but risky: I placed Ulundin Overseer in the second position. With the Snipe ruleset active, he would become the primary target of enemy attacks. My hope was that while the opponent focused on smashing him, my Opportunity monsters could slip in and slowly tear apart their backline.

At first, honestly, my team looked like it was going to collapse. But as the rounds went on, I started to sense a comeback. Olivia of the Brook began to show her fangs. And then the magical moment happened—the Bloodlust skill from Argarux Magus was copied by Olivia. It felt like a plot twist in the middle of an epic novel.

There was another interesting detail that made the fight even more dramatic: all of my monsters’ speed dropped drastically to 1. That meant I was always attacking last. Normally, that’s a nightmare. But this time… it turned into a blessing. Because the first skill Olivia copied was Bloodlust. Once she took down a single enemy, she transformed into an increasingly unstoppable monster in the following rounds.

If you’re curious and want to watch the full battle, you can check it out here:

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From there, the flow of the battle completely reversed. Argarux Magus did show just how dangerous he could be—his random attacks made my heart feel like it might leap out of my chest. But in the end, I managed to lock in the victory, with a sense of relief that’s hard to describe.

For me, Argarux Magus is a card that feels “wild” and full of surprise potential. Bloodlust appearing outside of Gladiator cards alone is already an incredible feature. Imagine having this card in your collection—it could be the spark of chaos that scrambles your opponent’s strategy before they even have time to breathe.

My brief reflection from this duel? The expansion of Bloodlust into non-Gladiator cards truly changes the face of the game. It’s no longer just about neat formations, but also about who’s ready to deal with the unexpected.

Argarux Magus isn’t just a strong card—he’s a symbol that Splinterlands is becoming wilder, more creative, and full of surprises. The strategy you can take? Pair him with a team that can protect him in the early game, then let his Bloodlust roll like a snowball growing bigger and bigger.

And yes… if one day this card enters my collection, I know one thing for sure: I’ll often smile and say, “Alright, now it’s chaos time.” 😄

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