Neutralize

SilentAttackBasic
Deal 3 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.

The Silent's starter Attack: 0 Energy, 3 damage (4 upgraded) and 1 Weak (2 upgraded) on the target. The hit lands before the Weak. Weak cuts the enemy's Attack damage by 25% and ticks down at the end of each enemy turn.

Character
Type
Attack
Rarity
Basic
Cost
0 Energy
Target
One enemy
Starting deck
1 copy

When to take Neutralize

Keep it, since a free Attack that debuffs is worth a slot all run and a cheap trigger for anything counting Attacks or 0-cost cards. Upgrade it only when nothing better is waiting.

Cards that synergize with Neutralize

Tracking
Power
2
Weak enemies take double damage from Attacks.
Tracking doubles Attack damage against the Weak enemy.Weak enemies take double damage from Attacks.
Leg Sweep
Skill
2
Apply 2 Weak.
Gain 11 Block.
Leg Sweep keeps the stacks going.Apply 2 Weak.
Gain 11 Block.
Finisher
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Finisher and Kunai count it as a free Attack play.Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Malaise
Skill
X
Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
Exhaust.
Malaise adds more Weak.Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
Exhaust.
Calamity
Power
3
Whenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Calamity counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Serpent Form
Power
3
Whenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Serpent Form rewards playing many cards, and Neutralize 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 Neutralize 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 Neutralize 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 Neutralize is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Neutralize

Paper Krane
Paper Krane makes the Weak 40%.Enemies with Weak deal 40% less damage to you rather than 25%.
Kunai
Finisher and Kunai count it as a free Attack play.Every time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Dexterity.
Nunchaku
Nunchaku counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Attacks, gain .
Kusarigama
Kusarigama counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Ornamental Fan
Ornamental Fan counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 4 Block.
Shuriken
Shuriken counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Strength.
Daughter of the Wind
Daughter of the Wind counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, gain 1 Block.
Pen Nib
Pen Nib counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize is a free oneEvery 10th Attack you play deals double damage.
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring counts the Attacks you play, and Neutralize 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 Attacks you play, and Neutralize 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 Neutralize is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.

Changes by version

  1. 30 Jan 2025ChangeThe SilentSuppressInternal playtest
    Silent: Neutralize to Suppress
  2. 7 Nov 2024ArtInternal playtest
    Added VFX
  3. 19 May 2023ArtInternal playtest
    Updated card portrait for Neutralize

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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