Character Overview
Imelda Belpaese is an EXP-specialist Crawler starting with Magic Wand. Her passive grants +15% EXP from all sources and provides a bonus card selection every time she levels up. This makes her deck-building pace faster than any other Crawler in the early floors. However, EXP advantages compress as the run progresses, and she lacks dedicated scaling passives to compete with A-tier Crawlers in the late game. C-tier overall with a strong opening window.
Unique Passive
EXP gained from all sources is increased by 15%. Each level-up triggers an additional card-selection opportunity beyond the normal one. The compounding effect of faster leveling plus extra selections means Imelda can secure core Arcanas and build-defining cards 1-2 floors earlier than other Crawlers.
Strengths
- +15% EXP accelerates leveling, allowing priority Arcanas to be acquired sooner than other Crawlers
- Bonus card selection on level up lets the deck mature faster through the early and mid game
- Magic Wand provides stable early-game attack capability for a smooth start
- Planned deck construction is more achievable when core cards are available earlier
- Accessible to new players due to frequent leveling and selection opportunities
Weaknesses
- EXP advantage narrows as the run progresses; mid-to-late game performance matches or falls below average Crawlers
- No dedicated scaling passive; late-stage raw power trails A-tier and above Crawlers noticeably
- Bonus card selection quality depends on what is offered, introducing RNG variance
Recommended Build
Early Tempo Rush
Maximize the EXP bonus by securing high-priority Arcanas—Chain Link foremost—within the first 5-6 floors. Evolve Magic Wand early with Gem Hammer to establish combat strength. Maintain tempo advantage through the mid game before the EXP differential fades.
Recommended Arcanas
- Chain Link: Securing this early means the Combo scaling bonus applies for the longest portion of the run—top priority.
- Sharp Mind: Keeps the bonus-selected cards in hand, maximizing the return on each level-up investment.
- Mana Syphon: Supports the faster card cycling enabled by early deck completion.
Recommended Relics
- Stardust Anvil: Raises Magic Wand evolution's attack ceiling, preventing late-game damage falloff.
- Gem Hammer: Reduces evolution costs so weapons acquired through early selections evolve sooner.
- Combo Stack: Building Combo stacks early through the leveling advantage extends the bonus into mid game.
Synergies
The +15% EXP is most impactful when targeting a specific Arcana in the first few floors—Chain Link being the prime example. The bonus selection opportunity improves the probability of seeing desired combinations, making targeted builds more consistent than on other Crawlers. Gem Hammer combined with early weapon selection accelerates the power spike.
Tier Rating: C Tier
Strong early-game tempo advantage but insufficient late-game scaling to maintain pace with A-tier Crawlers. The EXP bonus is a quality-of-life feature rather than a game-breaking mechanic. C-tier—good for learning the game but outpaced in serious runs.