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Anticipate

SilentSkillCommon
Gain 2 Dexterity this turn.

A free skill that gives 2 Dexterity until the end of your turn, 3 when upgraded, applied as a temporary buff that is removed when the turn ends. Every Block card you play that turn gains the bonus. Block from powers like Afterimage is unmodified and ignores it.

Character
Silent
Type
Skill
Rarity
Common
Cost
0 Energy
Target
Yourself

When to take Anticipate

A free Common worth taking in Act 1 once your deck plays two or more Block cards a turn, such as Backflip or Blur. It never hurts tempo, so upgrade it last.

Cards that synergize with Anticipate

Backflip
Skill
1
Gain 5 Block.
Draw 2 cards.
Backflip and Cloak and Dagger are the cheap Block cards it boosts.Gain 5 Block.
Draw 2 cards.
Cloak and Dagger
Skill
1
Gain 6 Block.
Add 1 Shiv into your Hand.
Backflip and Cloak and Dagger are the cheap Block cards it boosts.Gain 6 Block.
Add 1 Shiv into your Hand.
Blur
Skill
1
Gain 5 Block.
Block is not removed at the start of your next turn.
Blur keeps the enlarged Block into next turn.Gain 5 Block.
Block is not removed at the start of your next turn.
Shadowmeld
Skill
1
Double your Block gain this turn.
Shadowmeld doubles the total after Dexterity is added.Double your Block gain this turn.
Leg Sweep
Skill
2
Apply 2 Weak.
Gain 11 Block.
Leg Sweep turns 11 into 13 or 14.Apply 2 Weak.
Gain 11 Block.
Toric Toughness
Skill
2
Gain 5 Block.
Gain 5 Block at the start of the next 2 turns.
Toric Toughness gains Block several times, so the Dexterity from Anticipate counts each timeGain 5 Block.
Gain 5 Block at the start of the next 2 turns.
Pinpoint
Attack
3
Deal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Pinpoint counts the Skills you play, and Anticipate is a free oneDeal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Serpent Form
Power
3
Whenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Serpent Form rewards playing many cards, and Anticipate is freeWhenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Strangle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Strangle rewards playing many cards, and Anticipate is freeDeal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Afterimage
Power
1
Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Afterimage rewards playing many cards, and Anticipate is freeWhenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Panache
Power
0
Every time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.
Panache rewards playing many cards, and Anticipate is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Anticipate

Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Anticipate is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Anticipate is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Skills in a single turn, deal 5 damage to ALL enemies.
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring counts the Skills you play, and Anticipate is a free oneThe first time you play an Attack, Skill, and Power each turn, gain 1 Strength and 1 Dexterity.
Razor Tooth
Razor Tooth counts the Skills you play, and Anticipate is a free oneEvery time you play an Attack or Skill, Upgrade it for the remainder of combat.
Iron Club
Iron Club rewards playing many cards, and Anticipate is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
✦
Abrasive
Power
3
Sly.
Gain 1 Dexterity.
Gain 4 Thorns.
Footwork
Power
1
Gain 2 Dexterity.
Fade
Skill
0
Retain.
Another player gains 6 Dexterity this turn.
Wraith Form
Power
3
Gain 2 Intangible.
At the start of your turn, lose 1 Dexterity.
Prowess
Power
1
Gain 1 Strength.
Gain 1 Dexterity.

Changes by version

  1. 2 Jul 2026Upgraded Dexterity34Playtest
    Upgraded Dexterity increased from 3 to 4
  2. 19 Mar 2026Dexterity3(5)2(3)Beta branch
    Dexterity decreased from 3 to 2 (upgraded 5 to 3)
  3. 11 Sep 2025Dexterity4(6)3(5)Internal playtest
    Dexterity gain decreased from 4 to 3 (upgraded 6 to 5)
All 5 patch notes2 older
  1. 23 Jan 2025Dexterity34Internal playtest
    Dexterity gain increased from 3 to 4
  2. 23 Aug 2024Dexterity2(4)3(5)Internal playtest
    Dexterity gain increased from 2 to 3 (upgraded 4 to 5)

Internal playtest notes are from before the Early Access release. Names and numbers in them can differ from the game today.

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