Blade

Overview

Blade is the domain of hitting things properly. Its cards are weapon techniques: strikes that punish a target for moving, follow-ups that chain off a hit, and forms that turn a whole turn into damage. It carries no magic of its own, which is why it reads as the most straightforward pool in the game. It is shared by the Guardian (with Valor) and the Warrior (with Bone), and both of those classes lead with Strength. That makes Blade the offensive half of two very different builds: the Guardian uses it to punish anyone who walks past them, while the Warrior uses it as the main event.

How it works

Classes: Guardian (paired with Valor) and Warrior (paired with Bone). Both lead with Strength, the primary trait behind melee attack rolls. Card Types: Weapon techniques, combat stances, damage-boosting maneuvers, and reactions that trigger off an enemy action. Damage comes from the weapon or card dice and is reduced by the target's armor score before it marks HP slots. Themes: Martial mastery, weapon techniques, and combat prowess.

Tips and playstyle

Best for: Warriors who want the best offense in the game, and Guardians who need something to do with the enemies they have pinned down. Character concepts: Duelist, sellsword captain, arena champion, weapon master who names every blade they own. Synergies: Strength drives the melee attack rolls that Blade cards attach to, and Agility still sets your Evasion, so a pure Blade build accepts being hit in exchange for hitting harder. Blade with Valor makes a defender who counters; Blade with Bone makes a hunter who finishes. Experiences about soldiering or duelling add weight on top of the trait.

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