Tungsten Rod is a Rare relic that reduces every HP loss by 1. Carried over from STS1, its effect compounds the more hits you take. Against multi-hit attacks each hit loses 1, so total mitigation can be significant. Against a single huge hit, -1 is barely a scratch. It also applies to HP-cost cards (Bloodletting and similar), so it softens the downside of self-harm cards. Many players feel it lacks impact for a Rare relic.
Per-Character Rating
| Character |
Rating |
Comment |
| Ironclad |
B |
Pairs well with self-harm cards; easier to play aggressively when HP costs are reduced |
| Silent |
C+ |
Quiet but effective mitigation against multi-hit attacks |
| Defect |
C |
Plenty of defensive options already, so -1 mitigation is thin |
| Necrobinder |
C+ |
Doesn't mesh well with builds where minions tank damage |
| Regent |
C |
Steady mitigation, but doesn't meet Rare-relic expectations |
