Shiv

TokenAttack
Deal 4 damage.
Exhaust.
Pool
Token
Type
Attack
Cost
0 Energy
Target
One enemy

Cards that synergize with Shiv

Fan of Knives
Power
2
Shivs now hit ALL enemies.
Add 4 Shivs into your Hand.
Fan of Knives rewards every Shiv you playShivs now hit ALL enemies.
Add 4 Shivs into your Hand.
Accuracy
Power
1
Shivs deal 4 additional damage.
Accuracy rewards every Shiv you playShivs deal 4 additional damage.
Knife Trap
Skill
2
Play every Shiv in your Exhaust Pile on the enemy.
Knife Trap rewards every Shiv you playPlay every Shiv in your Exhaust Pile on the enemy.
Phantom Blades
Power
1
Shivs gain Retain.
The first Shiv you play each turn deals 9 additional damage.
Phantom Blades rewards every Shiv you playShivs gain Retain.
The first Shiv you play each turn deals 9 additional damage.
Finisher
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Finisher counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv is a free oneDeal 6 damage for each Attack already played this turn.
Calamity
Power
3
Whenever you play an Attack, add a random Attack into your Hand.
Calamity counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv 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 Shiv 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 Shiv 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 Shiv 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 Shiv is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Shiv

Helical Dart
Helical Dart rewards every Shiv you playWhenever you play a Shiv, gain 1 Dexterity this turn.
Nunchaku
Nunchaku counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Attacks, gain .
Kunai
Kunai counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Dexterity.
Kusarigama
Kusarigama counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv 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 Shiv is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 4 Block.
Shuriken
Shuriken counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv 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 Shiv is a free oneWhenever you play an Attack, gain 1 Block.
Pen Nib
Pen Nib counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv is a free oneEvery 10th Attack you play deals double damage.
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring counts the Attacks you play, and Shiv 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 Shiv 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 Shiv 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 Shiv Exhausts itselfEvery 5 times you Exhaust a card, draw 1 card.
Iron Club
Iron Club rewards playing many cards, and Shiv is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
Forgotten Soul
Forgotten Soul triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Shiv Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.

Rules and timing

Targets ALL enemies instead of a single enemy while you have Fan Of Knives.

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Blade Dance
Skill
1
Add 3 Shivs into your Hand.
Exhaust.
Assassinate
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 10 damage.
Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.
Backstab
Attack
0
Innate.
Deal 11 damage.
Exhaust.
Leading Strike
Attack
1
Deal 3 damage.
Add 2 Shivs into your Hand.
The Hunt
Attack
1
Deal 10 damage.
If Fatal, gain an additional card reward.
Exhaust.
Adrenaline
Skill
0
Gain .
Draw 2 cards.
Exhaust.
Calculated Gamble
Skill
0
Discard your Hand,
then draw that many cards.
Exhaust.
Expose
Skill
0
Remove all Artifact and Block from the enemy.
Apply 2 Vulnerable.
Exhaust.

Changes by version

  1. 16 Jul 2026UpgradePlaytest
    Upgrade no longer increases Shiv count
  2. 26 Feb 2026ArtInternal playtest
    Added Shiv throw animation
  3. 19 Feb 2026Bug fixFan of KnivesInternal playtest
    Playing Shiv card after Fan of Knives card while all enemies are dead (and reviving) no longer results in the Shiv getting stuck in the middle of the screen
All 20 patch notes17 older
  1. 8 Jan 2026ArtInternal playtest
    Added Shiv Throw VFX
  2. 18 Dec 2025ArtInternal playtest
    Added beta card art
    TextInternal playtest
    Shiv of Ink now uses title casing
  3. 11 Dec 2025Bug fixAccuracyInternal playtest
    Accuracy and Execution cards now properly show Shiv card hovertip
  4. 4 Dec 2025UpgradeInfinite BladesInnateInternal playtest
    Changed Infinite Blades card: upgrade changed from gains Innate to Shiv+
    Bug fixHidden DaggersInternal playtest
    Hovering over Hidden Daggers+ card now properly shows a preview of Shiv+
  5. 20 Nov 2025UpgradeHidden DaggersInternal playtest
    Changed Hidden Daggers card: upgrade changed from generating +1 Shiv to Shivs+
  6. 11 Sep 2025Bug fixBlade of InkInternal playtest
    Blade of Ink card now properly triggers only when a Shiv is generated, instead of also triggering when a Shiv is played
  7. 14 Aug 2025Bug fixInternal playtest
    Lidar relic no longer has the Shiv hovertip
  8. 17 Jul 2025Bug fixPhantom BladesInternal playtest
    Phantom Blades no longer flashes on Shiv creation
  9. 22 May 2025Bug fixBlade of InkInternal playtest
    When you play Blade of Ink card and then create a Shiv card in your hand, it no longer briefly displays with the title "Broken Card"
  10. 20 Feb 2025InterfaceHidden DaggersInternal playtest
    Hidden Daggers card now shows a hovertip for Shiv card
  11. 23 Jan 2025InterfaceUp My SleeveInternal playtest
    Up My Sleeve card now includes a Shiv hovertip
  12. 9 Jan 2025InterfaceFan of KnivesInternal playtest
    Fan of Knives card now shows the Shiv hovertip
  13. 12 Sep 2024Bug fixStorm of SteelInternal playtest
    Card detail screen now shows Shiv+ preview for Storm of Steel card
  14. 7 Jun 2024BuffFan of KnivesInternal playtest
    Buffed Fan of Knives cards: increased Shiv gain from 2(3) to 3(4)
  15. 15 Sep 2023Bug fixPrimal ForceGiant RockStorm of SteelInternal playtest
    Primal Force now shows a hovertip for Giant Rock+ when previewing its upgrade in the deck screen, as does Storm of Steel with Shiv+
  16. 25 Aug 2023ArtInternal playtest
    Updated Shiv card art
  17. 26 May 2023Bug fixStorm of SteelInternal playtest
    Show Shiv+ hovertip when Storm of Steel card is upgraded
    Bug fixInternal playtest
    Fix stray space in Shiv card description

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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