Sidestep

SilentSkillUncommonPlaytest

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

Next turn, gain .

Free to play: at the start of your next turn you gain 1 extra Energy, 2 upgraded.

  • Stacking: applies Energy Next Turn, so several Sidesteps add up.
  • No Exhaust: it returns every shuffle, and it is not a co-op card, so it shows up in solo runs too.
  • Rework: Sidestep is the public beta's rework and new name of Scare; a saved run that held Scare loads with Sidestep in its place.
  • Live game: for now it exists only in the public beta; the live game still has Scare.
Character
Silent
Type
Skill
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
Yourself

When to take Sidestep

A 0-cost card that moves Energy forward, costing a draw now for Energy later, so it fits decks with expensive turns to set up. The upgrade is an easy first pick.

Cards that synergize with Sidestep

Acrobatics
Skill
1
Draw 3 cards.
Discard 1 card.
Acrobatics and Backflip find it more often.Draw 3 cards.
Discard 1 card.
Backflip
Skill
1
Gain 5 Block.
Draw 2 cards.
Acrobatics and Backflip find it more often.Gain 5 Block.
Draw 2 cards.
Burst
Skill
1
This turn, your next Skill is played an extra time.
Burst plays it twice for double the Energy.This turn, your next Skill is played an extra time.
Nightmare
Skill
3
Choose a card.
Next turn, add 3 copies of that card into your Hand.
Exhaust.
Nightmare turns one Sidestep into three more next turn.Choose a card.
Next turn, add 3 copies of that card into your Hand.
Exhaust.
Malaise
Skill
X
Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
Exhaust.
Malaise costs X, so every Energy Sidestep gives goes into itEnemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
Exhaust.
Skewer
Attack
X
Deal 8 damage X times.
Skewer costs X, so every Energy Sidestep gives goes into itDeal 8 damage X times.
Volley
Attack
X
Deal 10 damage to a random enemy X times.
Volley costs X, so every Energy Sidestep gives goes into itDeal 10 damage to a random enemy X times.
Pinpoint
Attack
3
Deal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Pinpoint counts the Skills you play, and Sidestep 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 Sidestep 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 Sidestep 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 Sidestep 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 Sidestep is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.

Relics that synergize with Sidestep

Ice Cream
Ice Cream keeps unspent Energy between turns, so the bonus is never lost on a weak Hand.Energy is now conserved between turns.
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Sidestep is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Sidestep 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 Sidestep 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 Sidestep 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 Sidestep is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
✦
Adrenaline
Skill
0
Gain .
Draw 2 cards.
Exhaust.
Tactician
Skill
3
Sly.
Gain .
Production
Skill
0
Gain .
Exhaust.
Restlessness
Skill
0
Retain.
If your Hand is empty, draw 2 cards and gain .
Brightest Flame
Skill
0
Gain .
Draw 2 cards.
Lose 1 Max HP.
Outmaneuver
Skill
1
Next turn, gain .
Relax
Skill
3
Gain 15 Block.
Next turn, draw 2 cards and gain .
Exhaust.
Automation
Power
1
Every 10 cards you draw, gain .

Changes by version

  1. 30 Jul 2026ArtPlaytest
    Added beta portrait art for Sidestep card
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