Fade

SilentSkillUncommonPlaytest

Playtest. In the game’s public beta, not in the live game yet; it can still change.

Retain.
Another player gains 6 Dexterity this turn.
  • Retain: free, with it.
  • Dexterity: you choose another player and they gain 6 of it, 9 upgraded, for this turn.
  • Effect: it is real while it lasts, so every Block card they play gets the full bonus, and it is taken back when their turn ends, shown on them as Fade.
  • Target: you cannot choose yourself, and there is no Exhaust.
  • Availability: it appears only in multiplayer runs, and for now only in the public beta, not the live game.
Character
Type
Skill
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
One ally

When to take Fade

Because it Retains and costs nothing, hold it for the turn a teammate must block a big hit, worth 6 Block per Block card they play. Call it before they spend Energy.

Cards that synergize with Fade

Death's Door
Skill
1
Gain 6 Block.
If you applied Doom this turn, gain Block 2 additional times.
Death's Door can gain Block three times in one play, and each time gets the bonus.Gain 6 Block.
If you applied Doom this turn, gain Block 2 additional times.
Beacon of Hope
Power
1
Whenever you gain Block on your turn, other players gain half that much Block.
With Beacon of Hope on that teammate, half of their bigger Block comes back to everyone else.Whenever you gain Block on your turn, other players gain half that much Block.
Mimic
Skill
1
Gain Block equal to the Block on another player.
Exhaust.
Mimic copies the boosted total onto you.Gain Block equal to the Block on another player.
Exhaust.
Body Slam
Attack
1
Deal damage equal to your Block.
A partner on Body Slam turns the extra Block into damage.Deal damage equal to your Block.
Pinpoint
Attack
3
Deal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Pinpoint counts the Skills you play, and Fade 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 Fade 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 Fade 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 Fade 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 Fade is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Fade

Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Fade is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Fade 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 Fade 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 Fade 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 Fade is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.

Rules and timing

Only appears in multiplayer runs.

Changes by version

  1. 30 Jul 2026ArtPlaytest
    Added portrait art
  2. 2 Jul 2026AddedPlaytest
    Added to the game
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