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Cloak of Stars

RegentSkillCommon
Gain 7 Block.

Cloak of Stars costs no Energy but 1 Star, and gives 7 Block (10 upgraded). Nothing else happens, but spending that Star triggers every Star-spend effect you own, so it is also the cheapest possible trigger for those.

Character
Regent
Type
Skill
Rarity
Common
Cost
0 Energy
Star cost
1 Star
Target
Yourself

When to take Cloak of Stars

Divine Right's Stars often make this free Block turn 1. Take one early as a no-Energy Defend, but do not stack copies, each costs a Star you may want for Comet.

Cards that synergize with Cloak of Stars

Child of the Stars
Power
1
Whenever you spend , gain 2 Block for each spent.
Child of the Stars adds 2 Block per Star spent, so this becomes 9 Block.Whenever you spend , gain 2 Block for each spent.
Black Hole
Power
1
Whenever you spend or gain , deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Black Hole deals 3 to all enemies on each spend.Whenever you spend or gain , deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Crescent Spear
Attack
1
1
Deal 8 damage.
Deals 2 additional damage for ALL your cards that have a cost.
Crescent Spear counts it as a Star-cost card.Deal 8 damage.
Deals 2 additional damage for ALL your cards that have a cost.
Genesis
Power
2
At the start of your turn, gain .
Genesis and Venerate keep the Stars coming.At the start of your turn, gain .
Venerate
Skill
1
Gain .
Genesis and Venerate keep the Stars coming.Gain .
Royal Gamble
Skill
0
5
Gain 9 .
Exhaust.
Royal Gamble gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsGain 9 .
Exhaust.
Knockout Blow
Attack
3
Deal 30 damage.
If this kills an enemy, gain .
Knockout Blow gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsDeal 30 damage.
If this kills an enemy, gain .
Shining Strike
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
Gain .
Put this card on top of your Draw Pile.
Shining Strike gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsDeal 8 damage.
Gain .
Put this card on top of your Draw Pile.
Big Bang
Skill
0
Draw 1 card.
Gain .
Gain .
Forge 5.
Exhaust.
Big Bang gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsDraw 1 card.
Gain .
Gain .
Forge 5.
Exhaust.
Gather Light
Skill
1
Gain 8 Block.
Gain .
Gather Light gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsGain 8 Block.
Gain .
Glow
Skill
1
Gain .
Draw 1 card.
Next turn, draw 1 card.
Glow gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsGain .
Draw 1 card.
Next turn, draw 1 card.
Hidden Cache
Skill
1
Gain .
Next turn, gain .
Hidden Cache gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsGain .
Next turn, gain .
Solar Strike
Attack
1
Deal 9 damage.
Gain .
Solar Strike gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsDeal 9 damage.
Gain .
The Sealed Throne
Power
1
3
Whenever you play a card, gain .
The Sealed Throne gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsWhenever you play a card, gain .
Make It So
Attack
0
Deal 6 damage.
Every 3 Skills you play in a turn, put this into your Hand.
Make It So counts the Skills you play, and Cloak of Stars is a free oneDeal 6 damage.
Every 3 Skills you play in a turn, put this into your Hand.
Lunar Blast
Attack
0
Deal 4 damage for each Skill already played this turn.
Lunar Blast counts the Skills you play, and Cloak of Stars is a free oneDeal 4 damage for each Skill already played this turn.
Pale Blue Dot
Power
1
If you play 5 or more cards in a turn, draw 1 card at the start of your next turn.
Pale Blue Dot rewards playing many cards, and Cloak of Stars is freeIf you play 5 or more cards in a turn, draw 1 card at the start of your next turn.
Monologue
Skill
0
Whenever you play a card this turn, gain 1 Strength this turn.
Monologue rewards playing many cards, and Cloak of Stars is freeWhenever you play a card this turn, gain 1 Strength this turn.
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 Cloak of Stars is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.
Beacon of Hope
Power
1
Whenever you gain Block on your turn, other players gain half that much Block.
Beacon of Hope makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itWhenever you gain Block on your turn, other players gain half that much Block.
Entrench
Skill
2
Double your Block.
Entrench makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itDouble your Block.
Prolong
Skill
0
Next turn, gain Block equal to your current Block.
Exhaust.
Prolong makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itNext turn, gain Block equal to your current Block.
Exhaust.

Relics that synergize with Cloak of Stars

Mini Regent
Mini Regent gives 1 Strength the first time you spend Stars each turn.The first time you spend each turn, gain 1 Strength.
Divine Destiny
Divine Destiny gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsAt the start of each combat, gain .
Divine Right
Divine Right gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsAt the start of each combat, gain .
Lunar Pastry
Lunar Pastry gains Stars, which pay for Cloak of StarsAt the end of your turn, gain .
Galactic Dust
Galactic Dust triggers when you spend Stars, and Cloak of Stars spends themFor every 10 spent, gain 10 Block.
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Cloak of Stars is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Cloak of Stars 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 Cloak of Stars 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 Cloak of Stars 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 Cloak of Stars is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
Parrying Shield
Parrying Shield makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itIf you end a turn with at least 10 Block, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Sturdy Clamp
Sturdy Clamp makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itUp to 10 Block persists across turns.
Pael's Legion
Pael's Legion makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itDoubles Block gained from a card, then goes to sleep for 2 turns.
Vambrace
Vambrace makes Block count for more, and Cloak of Stars gains itThe first time you gain Block from a card each combat, double the amount gained.
✦
Alignment
Skill
0
3
Gain .
Decisions, Decisions
Skill
0
6
Draw 3 cards.
Choose a Skill in your Hand and play it 3 times.
Exhaust.
Particle Wall
Skill
0
2
Gain 9 Block.
Return this card to your Hand.
Quasar
Skill
0
2
Choose 1 of 3 random Colorless cards to add into your Hand.
Royal Gamble
Skill
0
5
Gain 9 .
Exhaust.
Constellation
Skill
0
2
Another player draws 1 card, gains , and gains 9 Block.
Astral Pulse
Attack
0
3
Deal 6 damage to ALL enemies twice.
Reflect
Skill
1
3
Gain 15 Block.
Blocked attack damage is reflected to your attacker this turn.

Changes by version

  1. 19 Feb 2026Block8(11)7(10)Internal playtest
    Block decreased from 8 to 7 (upgraded 11 to 10)
  2. 20 Jun 2025Block9(13)8(11)Internal playtest
    Block decreased from 9 to 8 (upgraded 13 to 11)
  3. 20 Feb 2025Block10(14)9(13)Internal playtest
    Block decreased from 10 to 9 (upgraded 14 to 13)
All 7 patch notes4 older
  1. 30 Jan 2025Star cost31Block13(17)9Internal playtest
    Star cost decreased from 3 to 1 and Block changed from 13 (17) to 9
  2. 9 Jan 2025ReworkInternal playtest
    Reworked the card
  3. 21 Nov 2024Block11(15)13(17)Upgraded Star23Internal playtest
    Block increased from 11 to 13 (upgraded 15 to 17) and upgraded Star gain increased from 2 to 3
  4. 19 Apr 2024BlockInternal playtest
    Cloak of Stars buffed from 10(14) Block gain 1 Star to 11(15) Block gain 2 Stars

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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