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Card Effect
Gain 5 Block.
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block:+3
Base Block5
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💡 How to Use
Defend is the fundamental defensive tool for the Ironclad, essential for mitigating chip damage while setting up offensive scaling. It transitions from a basic survival card into a versatile resource for Exhaust engines and Block-based damage procs in the late game.
⚡ Synergies
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Corruption
Corruption reduces the cost of Defend to 0 Energy, allowing for free damage mitigation while saving resources for expensive Attacks. It also forces the card to Exhaust, triggering powerful synergies like Dark Embrace or Feel No Pain.
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Fasten
Fasten provides a flat +5 Block bonus specifically to cards named Defend, doubling their base effectiveness. This allows the Ironclad's starting deck to scale into the late game without requiring immediate removal of basic skills.
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Barricade
Barricade allows the Block generated by Defend to persist across turns rather than expiring. This enables a playstyle where the Ironclad can safely accumulate a massive Block reserve over several turns.
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Juggernaut
Juggernaut deals damage to a random enemy whenever you gain Block, giving Defend an offensive component. This turns defensive turns into chip damage opportunities, which is vital for closing out fights while staying protected.
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Pael's Legion
This relic doubles the Block gained from a card, turning a single Defend into a high-value defensive play. It significantly increases the Ironclad's survivability during the early turns of combat when setup is most critical.