Impervious

IroncladSkillRare
Gain 30 Block.
Exhaust.

One card, 30 Block, then it exhausts; upgraded it gives 40. Dexterity adds to it and Frail cuts it. The exhaust is a real exhaust, so Feel No Pain, Dark Embrace and Charon's Ashes all fire.

Character
Ironclad
Type
Skill
Rarity
Rare
Cost
2 Energy
Target
Yourself

When to take Impervious

The answer to a boss's big turn. Take it at any point in the run, especially before Act 2 elites, and upgrade it whenever nothing stronger is on offer.

Cards that synergize with Impervious

Unmovable
Power
2
The first time you gain Block from a card each turn, double the amount gained.
Unmovable doubles the first gain each turn.The first time you gain Block from a card each turn, double the amount gained.
Body Slam
Attack
1
Deal damage equal to your Block.
Body Slam hits for the whole pile.Deal damage equal to your Block.
Juggernaut
Power
2
Whenever you gain Block, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Juggernaut fires on the gain.Whenever you gain Block, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Feel No Pain
Power
1
Whenever a card is Exhausted, gain 3 Block.
Feel No Pain and Dark Embrace reward the exhaust.Whenever a card is Exhausted, gain 3 Block.
Dark Embrace
Power
2
Whenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.
Feel No Pain and Dark Embrace reward the exhaust.Whenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.
Corruption
Power
3
Skills cost 0 .
Whenever you play a Skill, Exhaust it.
Corruption makes it free.Skills cost 0 .
Whenever you play a Skill, Exhaust it.
Evil Eye
Skill
1
Gain 8 Block.
Gain another 8 Block if you have Exhausted a card this turn.
Evil Eye triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfGain 8 Block.
Gain another 8 Block if you have Exhausted a card this turn.
Pact's End
Attack
0
If you have 3 or more cards in your Exhaust Pile,
deal 17 damage to ALL enemies.
Pact's End triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfIf you have 3 or more cards in your Exhaust Pile,
deal 17 damage to ALL enemies.
Ashen Strike
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage.
Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Ashen Strike triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfDeal 6 damage.
Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Forgotten Ritual
Skill
1
If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain .
Exhaust.
Forgotten Ritual triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfIf you Exhausted a card this turn, gain .
Exhaust.
Midnight
Attack
12
Deal 60 damage.
Costs 1 less for each card Exhausted this combat by ANYONE.
Midnight triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfDeal 60 damage.
Costs 1 less for each card Exhausted this combat by ANYONE.
Barricade
Power
3
Block is not removed at the start of your turn.
Barricade makes Block count for more, and Impervious gains itBlock is not removed at the start of your turn.
Demonic Shield
Skill
0
Lose 1 HP.
Give another player Block equal to your Block.
Exhaust.
Demonic Shield makes Block count for more, and Impervious gains itLose 1 HP.
Give another player Block equal to your Block.
Exhaust.
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 Impervious 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 Impervious gains itDouble your Block.
Prolong
Skill
0
Next turn, gain Block equal to your current Block.
Exhaust.
Prolong makes Block count for more, and Impervious gains itNext turn, gain Block equal to your current Block.
Exhaust.

Relics that synergize with Impervious

Vambrace
Vambrace doubles the first card Block each combat, so 60.The first time you gain Block from a card each combat, double the amount gained.
Charon's Ashes
Charon's Ashes triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Burning Sticks
Burning Sticks triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious 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 Impervious Exhausts itselfEvery 5 times you Exhaust a card, draw 1 card.
Forgotten Soul
Forgotten Soul triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Impervious Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.
Parrying Shield
Parrying Shield makes Block count for more, and Impervious 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 Impervious gains itUp to 10 Block persists across turns.
Pael's Legion
Pael's Legion makes Block count for more, and Impervious gains itDoubles Block gained from a card, then goes to sleep for 2 turns.
Intimidating Helmet
Intimidating Helmet triggers on cards that cost 2 or more, and Impervious is oneWhenever you play a card that costs or more, gain 4 Block.
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Not Yet
Skill
2
Heal 10 HP.
Exhaust.
Brand
Skill
0
Lose 1 HP.
Exhaust 1 card.
Gain 1 Strength.
Offering
Skill
0
Lose 6 HP.
Gain .
Draw 3 cards.
Exhaust.
Stoke
Skill
1
Exhaust your Hand.
Add 1 random card into your Hand for each card Exhausted.
Burning Pact
Skill
1
Exhaust 1 card.
Draw 2 cards.
Dark Embrace
Power
2
Whenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.
Demonic Shield
Skill
0
Lose 1 HP.
Give another player Block equal to your Block.
Exhaust.
Dominate
Skill
1
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Gain 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy.
Exhaust.
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