Turn the Tide

Basic Info

• Type: Power
• Cost: 1
• Effect: Whenever a Status is created, Channel a random Orb.

Upgraded

• Cost: 0
• Effect: Whenever a Status is created, Channel a random Orb.

Rating

A-tier

A cost-1 Power that Channels one random Orb whenever a Status (Wound, Burn, etc.) is created. In decks that actively generate Statuses, you accumulate a surprising number of Orbs as a byproduct.

Reckless Charge generates 2 Wounds for 2 Orbs, Overclock creates 1 Burn for 1 Orb, and so on. Converting the downside of negative cards into free Orbs is a powerful inversion. Enemies that push Statuses onto you also feed the engine, meaning Status-slinging fights become net positive. The Orbs are random, but with Coolant or Loop that variability still yields consistent value.

How to Use

• Pair with cards that self-inflict Statuses (Reckless Charge, Overclock, etc.) to spam Orb generation
• Fights where enemies apply Statuses turn incoming trouble into Orbs
• With Coolant, random Orbs convert reliably into Block
• With Loop, the Channeled Orbs also benefit from the passive-trigger bonus

Good Synergies

• Reckless Charge (Defect): Adds 2 Wounds. Turn the Tide converts them into 2 Orbs
• Overclock: Adds a Burn. Turn the Tide converts it into 1 Orb while you attack
• Coolant: Orb types times Block. Random Orbs from Turn the Tide count as types
• Loop: Rightmost Orb passive triggers again. Orbs from Turn the Tide are valid targets
• Reflex: Draw 2 when drawing a Status. Combined with Turn the Tide, Statuses become pure upside

Acquisition

• Obtained from Defect card rewards during a run
• Available for purchase in shops
• May appear as a rare event reward