Expose

SilentSkillUncommon
Remove all Artifact and Block from the enemy.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.

In order: the target loses all of its Block, then if it carries Artifact the entire power is removed, then it takes 2 Vulnerable. Because Artifact goes first, the Vulnerable always sticks. It costs nothing and exhausts, so it is one use per fight. Upgraded, 3 Vulnerable.

Character
Silent
Type
Skill
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
One enemy

When to take Expose

Good when the act's elites or bosses Block heavily or carry Artifact, held for the turn that matters. Since it exhausts, do not count it as a steady Vulnerable source.

Cards that synergize with Expose

Finisher
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Finisher or Skewer right after it hits 50% harder into no Block.Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Skewer
Attack
X
Deal 8 damage X times.
Finisher or Skewer right after it hits 50% harder into no Block.Deal 8 damage X times.
Burst
Skill
1
This turn, your next Skill is played an extra time.
Burst plays it twice for 4 Vulnerable.This turn, your next Skill is played an extra time.
Envenom
Power
2
Whenever an Attack deals unblocked damage, apply 1 Poison.
Envenom loves the Block gone, since only unblocked hits poison.Whenever an Attack deals unblocked damage, apply 1 Poison.
Pinpoint
Attack
3
Deal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Pinpoint counts the Skills you play, and Expose is a free oneDeal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Serpent Form
Power
3
Whenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Serpent Form rewards playing many cards, and Expose is freeWhenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Strangle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Strangle rewards playing many cards, and Expose is freeDeal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Afterimage
Power
1
Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Afterimage rewards playing many cards, and Expose is freeWhenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
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 Expose is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Expose

Unsettling Lamp
Unsettling Lamp doubles it to 4 Vulnerable if it is your first debuff of the fight.Each combat, the first time you play a card that Debuffs an enemy, double its effect.
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Expose is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Expose 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 Expose 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 Expose is a free oneEvery time you play an Attack or Skill, Upgrade it for the remainder of combat.
Burning Sticks
Burning Sticks triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Expose Exhausts itselfThe 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 Expose Exhausts itselfEvery 5 times you Exhaust a card, draw 1 card.
Iron Club
Iron Club rewards playing many cards, and Expose is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
Forgotten Soul
Forgotten Soul triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Expose Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.
✦
Assassinate
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Calculated Gamble
Skill
0
Discard your Hand,
then draw that many cards.
Exhaust.
Scare
Skill
0
Apply 1 Weak to ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
Adrenaline
Skill
0
Gain .
Draw 2 cards.
Exhaust.
Mirage
Skill
1
Gain Block equal to Poison on ALL enemies.
Exhaust.
Backstab
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 11 damage.
Exhaust.
Blade Dance
Skill
1
Add 3 Shivs into your Hand.
Exhaust.
Malaise
Skill
X
Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
Exhaust.

Changes by version

  1. 16 Jul 2026Bug fixHand DrillPlaytest
    Expose card now properly triggers Hand Drill relic
  2. 7 Jun 2024Vulnerable1(2)2(3)Internal playtest
    Rarity downgraded to Uncommon; cost changed to 0; no longer applies Weak; Vulnerable gain increased from 1 to 2 (upgraded 2 to 3)
  3. 19 May 2023ArtInternal playtest
    Updated card portrait for Expose

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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