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Bully

IroncladAttackUncommon
Deal 4 damage.
Deals 2 additional damage for each Vulnerable on the enemy.

A 0-cost hit for 4, plus 2 more (3 upgraded) for every stack of Vulnerable on the target, counted when it lands. Strength is added after that, and then Vulnerable multiplies the total by 1.5. After one Bash it is 8 base, 12 dealt; after Break's 5 Vulnerable it is 14 base, 21 dealt.

Character
Ironclad
Type
Attack
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
One enemy

When to take Bully

Take it once your deck applies Vulnerable often, a free card play and a scaling hit in one. Upgrade it once Vulnerable stacks get large, since 1 more per stack is small early.

Cards that synergize with Bully

Break
Attack
1
Deal 20 damage.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Break applies 5 Vulnerable.Deal 20 damage.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Bash
Attack
2
Deal 8 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Bash and Uppercut are the common sources.Deal 8 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Uppercut
Attack
2
Deal 13 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Bash and Uppercut are the common sources.Deal 13 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Tremble
Skill
1
Apply 3 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Tremble adds 3 for 1 Energy.Apply 3 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Molten Fist
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Molten Fist doubles the stacks.Deal 10 damage.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Thunderclap
Attack
1
Deal 4 damage and apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Thunderclap applies Vulnerable, which Bully builds onDeal 4 damage and apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Dominate applies Vulnerable, which Bully builds onApply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Taunt
Skill
1
Gain 7 Block.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Taunt applies Vulnerable, which Bully builds onGain 7 Block.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Shockwave
Skill
2
Apply 3 Weak and Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
Shockwave applies Vulnerable, which Bully builds onApply 3 Weak and Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
Squash
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Squash applies Vulnerable, which Bully builds onDeal 10 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Juggling
Power
1
Add a copy of the third Attack you play each turn into your Hand.
Juggling counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneAdd a copy of the third Attack you play each turn into your Hand.
Rage
Skill
0
Whenever you play an Attack this turn, gain 3 Block.
Rage counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack this turn, gain 3 Block.
Stomp
Attack
3
Deal 12 damage to ALL enemies.
Costs 1 less for each Attack played this turn.
Stomp counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneDeal 12 damage to ALL enemies.
Costs 1 less for each Attack played this turn.
Calamity
Power
3
Whenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Calamity counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
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 Bully is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Bully

Paper Phrog
Paper Phrog makes each stack worth more.Enemies with Vulnerable take 75% more damage rather than 50%.
Bag of Marbles
Bag of Marbles gives 1 Vulnerable at combat start, so it never starts at 4.At the start of each combat, apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Hand Drill
Hand Drill applies Vulnerable, which Bully builds onWhenever you break an enemy's Block, apply 2 Vulnerable.
Nunchaku
Nunchaku counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Attacks, gain .
Kunai
Kunai counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Dexterity.
Kusarigama
Kusarigama counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Ornamental Fan
Ornamental Fan counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 4 Block.
Shuriken
Shuriken counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Strength.
Daughter of the Wind
Daughter of the Wind counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, gain 1 Block.
Pen Nib
Pen Nib counts the Attacks you play, and Bully is a free oneEvery 10th Attack you play deals double damage.
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring counts the Attacks you play, and Bully 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 Attacks you play, and Bully 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 Bully is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
✦
Dismantle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
If the enemy is Vulnerable, hits twice.
Molten Fist
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Colossus
Skill
1
Gain 5 Block.
You receive 50% less damage from Vulnerable enemies this turn.
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Vicious
Power
1
Whenever you apply Vulnerable, draw 1 card.
Cruelty
Power
1
Vulnerable enemies take an additional 25% damage.
Uppercut
Attack
2
Deal 13 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Bash
Attack
2
Deal 8 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.

Changes by version

  1. 20 Nov 2025Damage scaling1(2)2(3)Internal playtest
    Damage scaling increased from 1 to 2 (upgraded 2 to 3)
  2. 2 Oct 2025TextPerfected StrikeInternal playtest
    Cards that deal varying amounts of damage based on the state of combat (Perfected Strike, Bully, etc.) are now worded in a way that prioritizes the actual amount of damage they'll deal
  3. 27 Aug 2025TextCrescent SpearInternal playtest
    Updated the wording of attacks that do dynamic damage (such as Bully and Crescent Spear) to be more consistent
All 10 patch notes7 older
  1. 22 May 2025Bug fixInternal playtest
    Sharp enchantment now properly increases the damage of Bully card
  2. 6 Feb 2025Scaling damage2(3)1(2)Internal playtest
    Scaling damage decreased from 2 to 1 (upgraded 3 to 2)
  3. 9 Jan 2025NumberInternal playtest
    Upgrade's additional damage per Vulnerable decreased from 4 to 3
  4. 17 Oct 2024Bug fixVulnerableInternal playtest
    Bully card description now dynamically updates damage when hovering over Vulnerable enemies
  5. 10 Oct 2024ReworkInternal playtest
    Reworked Bully
  6. 23 Aug 2024Bug fixInternal playtest
    Bully card no longer glows gold if it is unplayable
  7. 14 Jun 2024ReworkVulnerableInternal playtest
    Now deals 4 damage by default and hits 2(3) more times if target is Vulnerable
    Bug fixVulnerableInternal playtest
    Bully card now glows gold when there is at least 1 enemy Vulnerable

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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