Defect

• Type: Skill
• Cost: 1
• Effect: Gain 4 Block. At the start of your next turn, channel 1 Lightning. (Lasts 2 turns)

Upgraded

• Cost: 1
• Effect: Gain 6 Block. At the start of your next turn, channel 1 Lightning. (Lasts 2 turns)

B-tier

Cost 1 for 4 Block plus delayed Lightning channeling at the start of each of the next 2 turns. Immediate Block is modest, but the Lightning trail adds real long-term value.

4 Block is low as panic defense, but with 2 turns of follow-up Lightning you continuously feed orbs in. Lightning decks use it as a steady channel source. If you already have Static Discharge (Power), each channeled Lightning's eventual Evoke triggers additional damage — that really raises its floor.

• Use in Lightning decks as a steady, ongoing orb source
• Channels for 2 consecutive turns — make sure orb slots are open when you cast
• Combines defense + offense setup in one card, but the Block alone is not enough for a crisis turn
• With Static Discharge (Power), every Evoke on the channeled Lightning triggers bonus damage

• Static Discharge (Power): bonus damage when Lightning Evokes. Lightning Rod channels fuel it
• Storm: channels Lightning whenever a Power is played. Stacks well with Lightning Rod's channels
• Defragment: +Focus raises Lightning damage
• Tesla Coil: passive-triggers all Lightning instantly. Lightning Rod's channels qualify
• Voltage Surge: scales with total Lightning generated. Lightning Rod's 2-turn channels add to the count