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Sword Sage

RegentPowerRare

It gives every Sovereign Blade you own Replay 1: when the Blade is played it plays again. The power watches cards entering the combat, so a Blade Forged after Sword Sage gets it too, and copies stack to Replay 2. Removing the power takes the Replays back. The Blade keeps its 2 cost and Retain. A Blade Forged to 40 becomes 80 for one play.

Character
Regent
Type
Power
Rarity
Rare
Cost
21 Energy
Target
Yourself
Unlock
I ArriveBeat Act 1 with the Regent

When to take Sword Sage

Take it in a Forge deck with big sources like The Smith or Bulwark, since it turns one swing into two. Upgrade it so it costs only 1 Energy.

Cards that synergize with Sword Sage

The Smith
Skill
1
4
Forge 30.
The Smith Forges 30 at once.Forge 30.
Conqueror
Skill
1
Forge 3.
Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.
Conqueror doubles both swings.Forge 3.
Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.
Seeking Edge
Power
1
Forge 7.
Sovereign Blade now deals damage to ALL enemies.
Seeking Edge makes both hit everyone.Forge 7.
Sovereign Blade now deals damage to ALL enemies.
Parry
Power
1
Sovereign Blade now gains 10 Block.
Parry gives Block on each play.Sovereign Blade now gains 10 Block.
Summon Forth
Skill
1
Put Sovereign Blade into your Hand from anywhere.
Forge 8.
Summon Forth brings the Blade back for another pair.Put Sovereign Blade into your Hand from anywhere.
Forge 8.
Furnace
Power
1
At the start of your turn, Forge 5.
Furnace keeps the number rising.At the start of your turn, Forge 5.
Bulwark
Skill
2
Gain 12 Block.
Forge 10.
Bulwark Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onGain 12 Block.
Forge 10.
Refine Blade
Skill
1
Forge 9.
Next turn, gain .
Refine Blade Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onForge 9.
Next turn, gain .
Wrought in War
Attack
1
Deal 7 damage.
Forge 7.
Wrought in War Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onDeal 7 damage.
Forge 7.
Beat into Shape
Attack
1
Deal 5 damage.
Forge 5.
Forges an additional 5 for every other time you've hit the enemy this turn.
Beat into Shape Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onDeal 5 damage.
Forge 5.
Forges an additional 5 for every other time you've hit the enemy this turn.
Big Bang
Skill
0
Draw 1 card.
Gain .
Gain .
Forge 5.
Exhaust.
Big Bang Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onDraw 1 card.
Gain .
Gain .
Forge 5.
Exhaust.
Spoils of Battle
Skill
1
Forge 5.
Draw 2 cards.
Spoils of Battle Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onForge 5.
Draw 2 cards.

Relics that synergize with Sword Sage

Fencing Manual
Fencing Manual Forges, which powers the Sovereign Blade Sword Sage builds onAt the start of each combat, Forge 10.
Permafrost
Permafrost triggers on Powers played, and Sword Sage is oneThe first time you play a Power each combat, gain 7 Block.
Lost Wisp
Lost Wisp triggers on Powers played, and Sword Sage is oneWhenever you play a Power, deal 8 damage to ALL enemies.
Mummified Hand
Mummified Hand triggers on Powers played, and Sword Sage is oneWhenever you play a Power, a random card in your Hand is free to play that turn.
Game Piece
Game Piece triggers on Powers played, and Sword Sage is oneWhenever you play a Power, draw 1 card.
Intimidating Helmet
Intimidating Helmet triggers on cards that cost 2 or more, and Sword Sage is oneWhenever you play a card that costs or more, gain 4 Block.
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Seeking Edge
Power
1
Forge 7.
Sovereign Blade now deals damage to ALL enemies.
Parry
Power
1
Sovereign Blade now gains 10 Block.
Conqueror
Skill
1
Forge 3.
Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.
Summon Forth
Skill
1
Put Sovereign Blade into your Hand from anywhere.
Forge 8.
Hammer Time
Power
2
Whenever you Forge, all allies Forge as well.
Hidden Gem
Skill
1
A random card without Replay in your Draw Pile gains Replay 2.

Changes by version

  1. 7 May 2026ReworkBeta branch
    Reworked. It used to read: "Sovereign Blade now hits an additional time."
  2. 26 Mar 2026BuffSovereign BladeBeta branch
    No longer increases the cost of Sovereign Blade
  3. 12 Feb 2026ReworkInternal playtest
    Reworked Sword Sage card
All 9 patch notes6 older
  1. 2 Oct 2025ChangeForgeInternal playtest
    Upgrade changed from Forge 1 less time to -1 Energy cost
  2. 25 Sep 2025TextInternal playtest
    Sword Sage card now says "random enemy" instead of "random target"
  3. 27 Aug 2025Bug fixFencing ManualInternal playtest
    Sword Sage card no longer causes an infinite damage loop when it's triggered while you have Fencing Manual relic
  4. 14 Aug 2025Required Forges4(3)3(2)Internal playtest
    Required Forges decreased from 4 to 3 (upgraded 3 to 2)
  5. 10 Jul 2025ArtInternal playtest
    Added beta portrait art
  6. 3 Jul 2025AddedInternal playtest
    Added to the game

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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