Cruelty
Power
1
Vulnerable enemies take an additional 25% damage.
Cruelty+
Power
1
Vulnerable enemies take an additional 50% damage.
Cruelty
IroncladPowerRare
Vulnerable enemies take an additional 25% damage.
Vulnerable enemies take an additional 50% damage.
It adds 25 (50 upgraded) percentage points to the Vulnerable multiplier for Attack damage you deal: Vulnerable enemies take 175% instead of 150%, 200% upgraded. It only affects Attacks, not Orbs, Doom or thorns, and only enemies. It stacks with itself and is added after Paper Phrog's bonus.
Character
Type
Power
Rarity
Rare
Cost
1 Energy
Target
Yourself
Unlock
The IroncladBeat Act 1 with the Ironclad
When to take Cruelty
For decks that keep Vulnerable on the target most turns, like Bash or Bag of Marbles. In a boss fight with permanent Vulnerable it is a real damage raise, so upgrade it early.
Cards that synergize with Cruelty
Thunderclap
Attack
1
Deal 4 damage and apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
ThunderclapThunderclap makes every enemy Vulnerable.Deal 4 damage and apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Break
Attack
1
Deal 20 damage.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
BreakBreak applies 5 for a long window.Deal 20 damage.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Molten Fist
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Molten FistMolten Fist doubles the enemy's Vulnerable stacks.Deal 10 damage.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Conflagration
Attack
1
Deal 2 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
ConflagrationConflagration multiplies each of its many hits.Deal 2 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Tremble
Skill
1
Apply 3 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Exhaust.
TrembleTremble applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onApply 3 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Exhaust.
Bash
Attack
2
Deal 8 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
BashBash applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onDeal 8 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
DominateDominate applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onApply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Taunt
Skill
1
Gain 7 Block.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
TauntTaunt applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onGain 7 Block.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Uppercut
Attack
2
Deal 13 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
UppercutUppercut applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onDeal 13 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Apply 1 Weak.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Shockwave
Skill
2
Apply 3 Weak and Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
Exhaust.
ShockwaveShockwave applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onApply 3 Weak and Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
Exhaust.
Squash
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
SquashSquash applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onDeal 10 damage.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Relics that synergize with Cruelty
Paper PhrogPaper PhrogPaper Phrog raises the base to 75%, and this stacks on top.Enemies with Vulnerable take 75% more damage rather than 50%.
Bag of MarblesBag of MarblesBag of Marbles starts every combat with the debuff up.At the start of each combat, apply 1 Vulnerable to ALL enemies.
Hand DrillHand DrillHand Drill applies Vulnerable, which Cruelty builds onWhenever you break an enemy's Block, apply 2 Vulnerable.
PermafrostPermafrostPermafrost triggers on Powers played, and Cruelty is oneThe first time you play a Power each combat, gain 7 Block.
Lost WispLost WispLost Wisp triggers on Powers played, and Cruelty is oneWhenever you play a Power, deal 8 damage to ALL enemies.
Mummified HandMummified HandMummified Hand triggers on Powers played, and Cruelty is oneWhenever you play a Power, a random card in your Hand is free to play that turn.
Game PieceGame PieceGame Piece triggers on Powers played, and Cruelty is oneWhenever you play a Power, draw 1 card.
Related Ironclad cards
Vicious
Power
1
Whenever you apply Vulnerable, draw 1 card.
Colossus
Skill
1
Gain 5 Block.
You receive 50% less damage from Vulnerable enemies this turn.
You receive 50% less damage from Vulnerable enemies this turn.
Dismantle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
If the enemy is Vulnerable, hits twice.
If the enemy is Vulnerable, hits twice.
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Molten Fist
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Double the enemy's Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Bully
Attack
0
Deal 4 damage.
Deals 2 additional damage for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Deals 2 additional damage for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Break
Attack
1
Deal 20 damage.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Apply 5 Vulnerable.
Taunt
Skill
1
Gain 7 Block.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Changes by version
- Rarity changed from Rare to Uncommon
- Added Corruption, Dominate, Cruelty (old Cruelty art has replaced Stomp's art) card art
All 6 patch notes3 older
- Fixed typo in Cruelty card's description
- Cruelty rarity increased from Uncommon to Rare
- Damage values in card text now properly reflect when the player has Cruelty
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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