Ironclad

An X-cost skill that automatically plays the top X cards of the draw pile (X+1 upgraded). It converts Energy and draw pile into explosive output, ignoring the cost of the played cards. With Headbutt, you can tuck specific cards to the top and guarantee they get played. After Energy boosts from Bloodletting or Offering, you can unfold a massive chain of cards. An advanced card whose Strength depends heavily on deck composition, especially powerful in builds with many high-cost cards or when you want to cheat out Whirlwind or Trample.

The ideal combo is Headbutt to tuck Whirlwind, Trample, or Skull Bash on top, then Cascade. Higher X plays more cards, so secure Energy in advance with Bonfire Spirits, Bloodletting, or Offering. Upgraded, X+1 gives a baseline of 2 cards for 1 Energy (effectively 1 free extra play). In slim Exude decks, target cards are more likely to hit, making plays reliable. Since card costs are ignored, favor high-cost cards to maximize Cascade's value.

• Headbutt: Attack that places a discard on top of the draw pile. Key synergy to control Cascade targets.
• Whirlwind: X-cost AoE. Cheated out by Cascade for huge damage while saving Energy.
• Skull Bash: 3-cost 32 damage attack. With Cascade on top, it plays cost-free.
• Bonfire Spirits: Power that adds Energy each turn. Required to boost Cascade's X value.
• Bloodletting: HP-for-Energy. Increases Cascade's X so more cards fire.

• Ironclad Whirlwind Energy Build (S Tier)