Card Overview
Carréllo is a 2-mana attack card that deals 45 damage to multiple enemies with a chance to Knockback. It occupies the same cost and stat tier as Axe, making the two direct alternatives. Carréllo's Knockback effect pushes the front row back, disrupting enemy formations and buying time in dangerous situations.
Strong both as a multi-target damage source and as a positional control tool. Works well in the mid-slot of the combo staircase between cheap 0–1 mana cards and expensive finishers.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 2 |
| Damage | 45 |
| Targets | Multiple enemies |
| Extra | Chance to Knockback |
| Card Type | Attack (Red) |
| Evolution | None |
Rating
General: B Tier
Solid multi-target damage at 2 mana with useful crowd control. Competes with Axe in the same slot. Scales well with damage gems and Amount-boosting Crawlers. Lacks an evolution path, so late-game power depends entirely on gem investment.
When playing a Knockback-focused build with Amount gems and Ramba, Carréllo approaches A Tier due to the sustained positional control it provides.
Recommended Gems
High Priority:
- Triple Damage — multiplies across all targets hit, making Carréllo an AoE powerhouse
- Double Damage — reliable damage boost at low gem cost
- Wild — makes Carréllo fit into any combo position without breaking the staircase
- Easy Combo — removes combo staircase requirement entirely
Situational:
- Amount — more projectiles hit more enemies and trigger more Knockbacks; excellent with Ramba
- Area — extends Knockback range and hit radius
- Echo — replays the previous card effect; strong in high-damage chain builds
- Critical — chance for massive damage; combine with Amount for burst potential
Synergies
Crawlers
| Crawler | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ramba | ★★★ | +3 projectiles amplifies AoE reach and Knockback frequency |
| Lama | ★★★ | 50% damage increase makes Carréllo hit significantly harder |
| Pasqualina | ★★☆ | 10% splash damage pairs well with multi-target hits |
| Mortaccio | ★★☆ | +2 projectiles for more knockbacks |
Arcanas
| Arcana | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Link | ★★★ | Combo counter persists across turns — keeps 2-mana cards in comfortable range |
| Sharp Mind | ★★☆ | Carry up to 5 mana between turns for flexible 2-mana plays |
| Dark Matter | ★★☆ | Global attack buff benefits Carréllo's multi-hit nature |
Relics
| Relic | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Combo Stack | ★★★ | Core damage multiplier applies to Carréllo |
| Gem Hammer | ★★★ | Unlocks gem attachment; Carréllo scales extremely well with Triple/Double Damage |
| Overkill | ★★☆ | Extend boss kills for bonus coins |
Tips
Building the Combo Staircase
Place Carréllo in the middle slot of your combo ladder:
0-mana opener (Whip/Bone) → 1-mana mid → Carréllo (2) → 3+ mana closer
This maintains the combo multiplier throughout, maximizing damage on all cards including Carréllo.
Using Knockback Effectively
- Push the front row back to consolidate targets for the following turn's AoE
- Against fast-approaching enemies, Knockback buys one extra turn of survival
- Stack Amount gems to create near-permanent Knockback loops with Ramba
Carréllo vs Axe
| Factor | Carréllo | Axe |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | 2 | 2 |
| Damage | 45 | 45 |
| Effect | Chance to Knockback | None |
| Best with | Crowd-control builds, Ramba | Pure damage builds, more gem slots |
Prefer whichever has better gem slots or synergizes with your current Crawlers. If Knockback has no value in your build, pick the one with more gem attachment slots.
FAQ
Q: Does Carréllo evolve? A: No evolution path exists in the base game. Gem upgrades are the primary growth vector.
Q: Is Knockback guaranteed? A: No — it's a chance-based effect. Adding Amount gems increases the number of hits, which raises the effective Knockback frequency.
Q: Which Crawler is best with Carréllo? A: Ramba (+3 projectiles) or Lama (+50% damage) are the strongest choices. Ramba in particular turns Carréllo into a crowd-control powerhouse.