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Radiate

RegentAttackUncommon
Deal 3 damage to ALL enemies for each gained this turn.

Adds up every Star you gained this turn, even gains made before it was drawn, and hits every enemy that many times for 3 (4 upgraded). Spending Stars does not lower the count. With no Stars gained this turn it does nothing. Each hit is a full attack, so Strength adds to each and Vulnerable multiplies each; a 4 Star turn against three enemies is 12 hits of 3.

Character
Type
Attack
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
All enemies

When to take Radiate

Best once you have two or three Star sources firing the same turn, shining in multi-enemy fights. It falls off against a lone boss with low Star income.

Cards that synergize with Radiate

Royal Gamble
Skill
0
5
Gain 9 .
Exhaust.
Royal Gamble gives 9 Stars in one play, so 27 damage to everyone.Gain 9 .
Exhaust.
Genesis
Power
2
At the start of your turn, gain .
Genesis gives 2 at every turn start.At the start of your turn, gain .
The Sealed Throne
Power
1
3
Whenever you play a card, gain .
The Sealed Throne gains a Star per card played.Whenever you play a card, gain .
Glow
Skill
1
Gain .
Draw 1 card.
Next turn, draw 1 card.
Glow adds a Star and a card.Gain .
Draw 1 card.
Next turn, draw 1 card.
Resonance
Skill
1
3
Gain 1 Strength. ALL enemies lose 1 Strength.
Resonance raises Strength for every hit it makes.Gain 1 Strength. ALL enemies lose 1 Strength.
Black Hole
Power
1
Whenever you spend or gain , deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Black Hole gains Stars, which triggers RadiateWhenever you spend or gain , deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Knockout Blow
Attack
3
Deal 30 damage.
If this kills an enemy, gain .
Knockout Blow gains Stars, which triggers RadiateDeal 30 damage.
If this kills an enemy, gain .
Shining Strike
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
Gain .
Put this card on top of your Draw Pile.
Shining Strike gains Stars, which triggers RadiateDeal 8 damage.
Gain .
Put this card on top of your Draw Pile.
Venerate
Skill
1
Gain .
Venerate gains Stars, which triggers RadiateGain .
Arsenal
Power
1
Whenever you create a card, gain 1 Strength.
Arsenal gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsWhenever you create a card, gain 1 Strength.
Big Bang
Skill
0
Draw 1 card.
Gain .
Gain .
Forge 5.
Exhaust.
Big Bang gains Stars, which triggers RadiateDraw 1 card.
Gain .
Gain .
Forge 5.
Exhaust.
Gather Light
Skill
1
Gain 8 Block.
Gain .
Gather Light gains Stars, which triggers RadiateGain 8 Block.
Gain .
Hidden Cache
Skill
1
Gain .
Next turn, gain .
Hidden Cache gains Stars, which triggers RadiateGain .
Next turn, gain .
Monologue
Skill
0
Whenever you play a card this turn, gain 1 Strength this turn.
Monologue gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsWhenever you play a card this turn, gain 1 Strength this turn.
Solar Strike
Attack
1
Deal 9 damage.
Gain .
Solar Strike gains Stars, which triggers RadiateDeal 9 damage.
Gain .
Feeding Frenzy
Skill
0
Gain 5 Strength this turn.
Feeding Frenzy gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsGain 5 Strength this turn.
Prowess
Power
1
Gain 1 Strength.
Gain 1 Dexterity.
Prowess gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsGain 1 Strength.
Gain 1 Dexterity.
Calamity
Power
3
Whenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Calamity counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Pale Blue Dot
Power
1
If you play 5 or more cards in a turn, draw 1 card at the start of your next turn.
Pale Blue Dot rewards playing many cards, and Radiate is freeIf you play 5 or more cards in a turn, draw 1 card at the start of your next turn.
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 Radiate is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Radiate

Divine Destiny
Divine Destiny gains Stars, which triggers RadiateAt the start of each combat, gain .
Divine Right
Divine Right gains Stars, which triggers RadiateAt the start of each combat, gain .
Lunar Pastry
Lunar Pastry gains Stars, which triggers RadiateAt the end of your turn, gain .
Mini Regent
Mini Regent gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsThe first time you spend each turn, gain 1 Strength.
Ember Tea
Ember Tea gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsAt the start of the next 5 combats, gain 2 Strength.
Reptile Trinket
Reptile Trinket gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsWhenever you use a potion, gain 3 Strength this turn.
Shuriken
Shuriken gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Strength.
Sword of Jade
Sword of Jade gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsStart each combat with 3 Strength.
Sling of Courage
Sling of Courage gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsStart each Elite combat with 2 Strength.
Girya
Girya gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsYou can now gain Strength at Rest Sites. (3 times max)
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsThe first time you play an Attack, Skill, and Power each turn, gain 1 Strength and 1 Dexterity.
Sparkling Rouge
Sparkling Rouge gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsAt the start of your 3rd turn, gain 1 Strength and 1 Dexterity.
Toasty Mittens
Toasty Mittens gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsAt the start of your turn, Exhaust the top card of your Draw Pile and gain 1 Strength.
Vajra
Vajra gives Strength, and Radiate adds it on every one of its hitsStart each combat with 1 Strength.
Nunchaku
Nunchaku counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Attacks, gain .
Kunai
Kunai counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Dexterity.
Kusarigama
Kusarigama counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate 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 Radiate is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 4 Block.
Daughter of the Wind
Daughter of the Wind counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, gain 1 Block.
Pen Nib
Pen Nib counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate is a free oneEvery 10th Attack you play deals double damage.
Razor Tooth
Razor Tooth counts the Attacks you play, and Radiate 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 Radiate is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.

Changes by version

  1. 26 Mar 2026Bug fixBeta branch
    Fixed Radiate card counting Stars from other players
  2. 29 Jan 2026ChangeThe RegentPatterInternal playtest
    Regent's 2nd card unlock set unlocks Patter rather than Radiate
  3. 23 Jan 2025Damage4(6)3(4)Internal playtest
    Damage decreased from 4 to 3 (upgraded 6 to 4)
All 8 patch notes5 older
  1. 9 Jan 2025Cost10Internal playtest
    Cost changed from 1 to 0
  2. 23 Aug 2024Damage3(4)5(7)RarityCommonUncommonInternal playtest
    Damage increased from 3 to 5 (upgraded 4 to 7) and rarity changed from Common to Uncommon
  3. 9 Aug 2024Bug fixInternal playtest
    Radiate card description shows extra text in shop
  4. 24 May 2024ReworkInternal playtest
    Now deals 3(4) damage to all enemies for each star gained this turn
  5. 4 May 2024Bug fixInternal playtest
    Fixed Rant and Rave being called Radiate

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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