Any Ariana Thorvald mains out there?

[Rub]

Not a top tier player but I've played a good amount. I've tried all of the characters and with everyone except Ariana I've been able to figure out how to lean into their play styles and see success. But her ability is just so odd, I can't wrap my head around what her strategy is. I feel like every time I want to harvest spice its a turn where I want to avoid drawing cards to keep my next draw primed, and it's a big struggle to get to Heighliner or Conspire. But I feel like there's got to be something good with her I just haven't cracked the code.

I want to learn how to be good at her though, it sounds like a fun challenge. Any advice?

[Truelazy]

Hi! There is a card called like sayadina - this card is a reason to choose ariana. Also immortality gives this leader some sense to play because of the rising importance of water due to research station and really strong cards in the tielaxu row where her ring is quite useful. Besides that Ariana is a weak leader to play.

[TheReturned]

Ariana is a draw-focused leader. The signet ring provides water, which is best employed for - you guessed it - more drawing. She also draws when mining spice.

The path to success with Ariana is similar to other draw-focused leaders (Ilban Richese, Paul Atreides) - it's drawing 9 persuasion & getting The Spice Must Flow. Cards like Sayyadina fit well with this also.

Conversely, you can get a bunch of cards with swords, and draw more of them to help win battles. The water from the Signet Ring can also be used for easier access to Hardy Warriors to help with this.

Ariana is quite flexible, but you need to plan out her moves. Heighliner and Conspire are spots she struggles to gather enough spice for - but those are not the only spots that contribute to victory.