Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name (EN) | Riff-raff |
| Name (JP) | リフ・ラフ |
| Rarity | Common |
| Cost | $6 |
| Effect | When Blind is selected, create 2 Common Jokers (Joker slots required) |
| Unlock | Available from the start (no unlock required) |
| Trigger Type | On Blind selection |
| Overall Tier | A |
Rating & Analysis
Riff-raff is an A-tier "Joker generator". Each Blind selection (3× per Ante) creates 2 free Common Jokers, up to 6 per Ante. Common Jokers have low intrinsic value, but they're versatile fodder: ① Ceremonial Dagger food (permanent +Mult), ② Joker Stencil slot-filling, ③ Showman duplicates, ④ resell for cash.
The dream pairing is Ceremonial Dagger. Riff-raff's two Commons get eaten by Dagger for $1 × 2 = +4 Mult per Blind, accumulating to +60–100 Mult by Ante 8. A reliable, fully automated scaling axis.
Riff-raff also protects Madness self-harm builds: Madness destroys a random Joker per skip, and Riff-raff's Commons make perfect "destruction fodder" so your core Jokers stay safe. Critical caveat: requires open Joker slots — full slots cancel the effect. Tier lists rate Riff-raff A. The $6 cost is fair; mandatory in Dagger / Madness builds.
Good Joker Synergies
| Joker | Why |
|---|---|
| Ceremonial Dagger | Eats Riff-raff's Commons for +4 Mult per Blind. |
| Madness | Riff-raff's Commons absorb Madness's random destruction. |
| Joker Stencil | Slot fluctuations create burst xMult opportunities. |
| Blueprint / Brainstorm | Generation effect doesn't copy, but generated Commons can. |
| Showman | Allows duplicate Commons — more Dagger food. |
| Antimatter Spectral | +1 Joker slot ensures Riff-raff has triggering room. |
Recommended Builds
| Build | Core Loop | Target Consumables |
|---|---|---|
| Dagger + Riff-raff | 2 Commons per Blind → eat with Dagger | Any |
| Madness safety | Riff-raff Commons absorb Madness's destruction | Eternal-granting tools |
| Stencil burst | Temporarily fill slots for xMult boost | Antimatter |
| Economy axis | Sell unwanted Commons for $1–$3 each | Interest vouchers |
Tips & Usage
- Keep at least 1 Joker slot open before Blind selection.
- The moment you draft Ceremonial Dagger, Riff-raff becomes mandatory food source.
- Sell unwanted Common Jokers for $1–$3 each — clear the slot if no synergy.
- With Madness, Riff-raff's Commons become disposable destruction targets.
- Antimatter Spectral expanding to +1 Joker slot ensures Riff-raff's trigger.
Caveats
- Full Joker slots prevent triggering — slot management is essential.
- Generated Commons are random — bad rolls lower value.
- Perishable Riff-raff is risky — generation stalls on expiry.
- Triggers only on Blind selection — no other procs.
- Rental Joker conflict — -$3/round economic strain offset by Common sales is needed.