Card Spotlight: Sinister Strike

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Card Spotlight: Sinister Strike

In this article, I’ll be putting the spotlight on the Beast card, “Sinister Strike.”

As of November 2021, this card has 130 base damage, provides 20 shields, and costs 1 energy. It also deals 200% damage if it strikes critically.

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How Is Sinister Strike Used?

This card is used mainly to burst down tanky Axies, especially if it’s a critical hit. It deals massive damage and could easily take out enemies with relative ease.

It’s effective against Terminator Reptiles because of the Beast’s class advantage over them. You could also take out enemy tanks in the first round if you have two Sinister Strikes and another high-damage card.

What Kind of Axies/Teams Use Sinister Strike?

Most of the Axies that use this card are damage-dealer Beast Axies. I’ve also seen a few builds that put it on Aqua Axies to supplement their lack of damage against the tanks.

I use a Mech variant that pairs Hare Dagger, Heroic Reward, and Death Mark with Sinister Strike to deal tons of damage. I also use a backdoor Bird to take out Terminators and backline Reptiles.

Pros and Cons of the Sinister Strike Card

Pros

deals massive damage and gives good shields
deals drastically more damage if it critically strikes

Cons

effect is only useful in Axies with high Morale or guaranteed crits

Sinister Strike Card Synergies

Revenge Arrow, Single Combat, Nitro Leap, Nut Throw/Crack, Hare Dagger, Rampant Howl,
high-damage Beast cards paired with Sinister Strike create a Beast Axie that deals insane amounts of damage

Death Mark
if the user can proc the effect of Death Mark with Sinister Strike, they could easily pop enemy Axies

Fish Hook, Shipwreck
Attack+ paired with Sinister Strike could potentially deal tons of damage when used against Dusks, Plants, and Reptiles

You can check out these articles to view more on this card’s Axie body parts:

Axie Infinity ALL Body Parts List

Axie Infinity Horn Body Parts List

Updated On : Dec 12, 2021 Written By : Dale Mercurio

Dale is a student by day, writer by night, but an all-day gamer since birth. He is extremely passionate about video games and started playing before he could even read. His favorite games include: TES5: Skyrim, God of War, the Monster Hunter Franchise, and recently, Axie Infinity.