Demon Form

IroncladPowerRare
At the start of your turn, gain 2 Strength.

A 3-cost Power that does nothing the turn you play it and then gives 2 permanent Strength at the start of each of your turns, 3 when upgraded. Strength adds to every hit, so multi-hit Attacks grow fastest. Two copies fire separately, so they stack to 4 a turn. There is no cap.

Character
Ironclad
Type
Power
Rarity
Rare
Cost
3 Energy
Target
Yourself

When to take Demon Form

Good for boss and elite fights once you have cheap multi hit Attacks and enough Block to survive the setup turn. Skip it in decks that end fights by turn 3.

Cards that synergize with Demon Form

Twin Strike
Attack
1
Deal 5 damage twice.
Twin Strike, Sword Boomerang and Whirlwind each turn every point of Strength into several hits.Deal 5 damage twice.
Sword Boomerang
Attack
1
Deal 3 damage to a random enemy 3 times.
Twin Strike, Sword Boomerang and Whirlwind each turn every point of Strength into several hits.Deal 3 damage to a random enemy 3 times.
Whirlwind
Attack
X
Deal 5 damage to ALL enemies X times.
Twin Strike, Sword Boomerang and Whirlwind each turn every point of Strength into several hits.Deal 5 damage to ALL enemies X times.
Conflagration
Attack
1
Deal 2 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Conflagration hits all enemies 4 times.Deal 2 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Dismantle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
If the enemy is Vulnerable, hits twice.
Dismantle hits several times, so the Strength from Demon Form 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 Demon Form 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 Demon Form 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 Demon Form 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 Demon Form counts on each hitDeal 4 damage twice.
Exhaust a random Attack in your Hand and add its damage to this card.
Exterminate
Attack
1
Deal 3 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
Exterminate hits several times, so the Strength from Demon Form 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 Demon Form 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 Demon Form counts on each hitDeal 10 damage to a random enemy X times.
Mad Science
Attack
1
??????
Mad Science hits several times, so the Strength from Demon Form 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 Demon Form 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 Demon Form counts on each hitDeal 7 damage to a random enemy twice.

Relics that synergize with Demon Form

Ruined Helmet
Ruined Helmet doubles the first Strength gain of the combat, so the first tick is 4 or 6.The first time you gain Strength each combat, double the amount gained.
Permafrost
Permafrost gives 7 Block the first time you play a Power.The first time you play a Power each combat, gain 7 Block.
Lost Wisp
Lost Wisp triggers on Powers played, and Demon Form is oneWhenever you play a Power, deal 8 damage to ALL enemies.
Mummified Hand
Mummified Hand triggers on Powers played, and Demon Form is oneWhenever you play a Power, a random card in your Hand is free to play that turn.
Game Piece
Game Piece triggers on Powers played, and Demon Form is oneWhenever you play a Power, draw 1 card.
Intimidating Helmet
Intimidating Helmet triggers on cards that cost 2 or more, and Demon Form is oneWhenever you play a card that costs or more, gain 4 Block.
✦
Inflame
Power
1
Gain 2 Strength.
Rupture
Power
1
Whenever you lose HP on your turn, gain 1 Strength.
Brand
Skill
0
Lose 1 HP.
Exhaust 1 card.
Gain 1 Strength.
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
Fight Me!
Attack
2
Deal 5 damage twice.
Gain 3 Strength.
The enemy gains 1 Strength.
Setup Strike
Attack
1
Deal 7 damage.
Gain 2 Strength this turn.
Mangle
Attack
3
Deal 15 damage.
Enemy loses 10 Strength this turn.
Blaze
Skill
2
Give another player 5 Strength.

Changes by version

  1. 16 Jul 2026Strength2(3)3(4)Playtest
    Strength gain increased from 2 to 3 (upgraded 3 to 4)
  2. 30 Jan 2025RarityInternal playtest
    Rarity decreased from Legendary to Rare
  3. 10 Oct 2024RarityInternal playtest
    Rarity increased from Rare to Legendary
All 4 patch notes1 older
  1. 5 May 2023ArtInternal playtest
    Update Demon Form card portrait

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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