Brand

IroncladSkillRare
Lose 1 HP.
Exhaust 1 card.
Gain 1 Strength.

Costs 0. You lose 1 HP (ignores Block), choose one card in your Hand to exhaust, then gain 1 Strength (2 upgraded) for the rest of combat. If your Hand is empty you still gain the Strength. The HP loss counts as losing HP on your turn.

Character
Ironclad
Type
Skill
Rarity
Rare
Cost
0 Energy
Target
Yourself

When to take Brand

Good for Exhaust decks and Strength decks alike, permanent Strength for no Energy that thins a card each play, in any act. Upgrade it first, doubling the Strength gained.

Cards that synergize with Brand

Rupture
Power
1
Whenever you lose HP on your turn, gain 1 Strength.
Rupture adds 1 more Strength for the HP loss.Whenever you lose HP on your turn, gain 1 Strength.
Feel No Pain
Power
1
Whenever a card is Exhausted, gain 3 Block.
Feel No Pain gives 3 Block per exhaust.Whenever a card is Exhausted, gain 3 Block.
Dark Embrace
Power
2
Whenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.
Dark Embrace draws a card per exhaust.Whenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.
Drum of Battle
Skill
1
Draw 2 cards.
When this card is Exhausted, gain .
Drum of Battle gives 2 Energy when it is the card exhausted.Draw 2 cards.
When this card is Exhausted, gain .
Whirlwind
Attack
X
Deal 5 damage to ALL enemies X times.
Whirlwind spends the Strength many times.Deal 5 damage to ALL enemies X times.
Evil Eye
Skill
1
Gain 8 Block.
Gain another 8 Block if you have Exhausted a card this turn.
Evil Eye triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themGain 8 Block.
Gain another 8 Block if you have Exhausted a card this turn.
Pact's End
Attack
0
If you have 3 or more cards in your Exhaust Pile,
deal 17 damage to ALL enemies.
Pact's End triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themIf you have 3 or more cards in your Exhaust Pile,
deal 17 damage to ALL enemies.
Conflagration
Attack
1
Deal 2 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Conflagration hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 2 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Ashen Strike
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage.
Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Ashen Strike triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themDeal 6 damage.
Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Forgotten Ritual
Skill
1
If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain .
Exhaust.
Forgotten Ritual triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themIf you Exhausted a card this turn, gain .
Exhaust.
Sword Boomerang
Attack
1
Deal 3 damage to a random enemy 3 times.
Sword Boomerang hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 3 damage to a random enemy 3 times.
Dismantle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
If the enemy is Vulnerable, hits twice.
Dismantle hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 8 damage.
If the enemy is Vulnerable, hits twice.
Fight Me!
Attack
2
Deal 5 damage twice.
Gain 3 Strength.
The enemy gains 1 Strength.
Fight Me! hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 5 damage twice.
Gain 3 Strength.
The enemy gains 1 Strength.
Spite
Attack
0
Deal 5 damage.
If you lost HP this turn,
hits 2 times.
Spite hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 5 damage.
If you lost HP this turn,
hits 2 times.
Tear Asunder
Attack
2
Deal 5 damage.
Hits an additional time for each time you lost HP this combat.
Tear Asunder hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 5 damage.
Hits an additional time for each time you lost HP this combat.
Thrash
Attack
1
Deal 4 damage twice.
Exhaust a random Attack in your Hand and add its damage to this card.
Thrash hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 4 damage twice.
Exhaust a random Attack in your Hand and add its damage to this card.
Twin Strike
Attack
1
Deal 5 damage twice.
Twin Strike hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 5 damage twice.
Exterminate
Attack
1
Deal 3 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Exterminate hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 3 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Peck
Attack
1
Deal 2 damage 3 times.
Peck hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 2 damage 3 times.
Volley
Attack
X
Deal 10 damage to a random enemy X times.
Volley hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 10 damage to a random enemy X times.
Mad Science
Attack
1
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Mad Science hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hit??????
Maul
Attack
1
Deal 5 damage twice.
Increase the damage of ALL Maul cards by 1 this combat.
Maul hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 5 damage twice.
Increase the damage of ALL Maul cards by 1 this combat.
Rip and Tear
Attack
1
Deal 7 damage to a random enemy twice.
Rip and Tear hits several times, so the Strength from Brand counts on each hitDeal 7 damage to a random enemy twice.
Midnight
Attack
12
Deal 60 damage.
Costs 1 less for each card Exhausted this combat by ANYONE.
Midnight triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themDeal 60 damage.
Costs 1 less for each card Exhausted this combat by ANYONE.

Relics that synergize with Brand

Ruined Helmet
Ruined Helmet doubles the first Strength gain each combat.The first time you gain Strength each combat, double the amount gained.
Charon's Ashes
Charon's Ashes deals 3 to all per exhaust.Whenever you Exhaust a card, deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Burning Sticks
Burning Sticks triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themThe first time each combat you Exhaust a Skill, add a copy of it into your Hand.
Joss Paper
Joss Paper triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themEvery 5 times you Exhaust a card, draw 1 card.
Forgotten Soul
Forgotten Soul triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Brand Exhausts themWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.
Self-Forming Clay
Self-Forming Clay triggers when you lose HP, and Brand makes you lose someWhenever you lose HP in combat, gain 3 Block next turn.
Demon Tongue
Demon Tongue triggers when you lose HP, and Brand makes you lose someThe first time you lose HP on your turn, heal HP equal to the amount lost.
Centennial Puzzle
Centennial Puzzle triggers when you lose HP, and Brand makes you lose someThe first time you lose HP each combat, draw 3 cards.
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Brand is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Brand 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 Brand 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 Brand 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 Brand is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
✦
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Offering
Skill
0
Lose 6 HP.
Gain .
Draw 3 cards.
Exhaust.
Demonic Shield
Skill
0
Lose 1 HP.
Give another player Block equal to your Block.
Exhaust.
Stoke
Skill
1
Exhaust your Hand.
Add 1 random card into your Hand for each card Exhausted.
Burning Pact
Skill
1
Exhaust 1 card.
Draw 2 cards.
Havoc
Skill
1
Play the top card of your Draw Pile and Exhaust it.
Second Wind
Skill
1
Exhaust all non-Attack cards in your Hand. Gain 5 Block for each card Exhausted.
True Grit
Skill
1
Gain 7 Block.
Exhaust 1 card at random.
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