Choices Paradox

Ancient

At the start of each combat, add 1 of 5 random cards into your Hand. Add Retain to the chosen card.

On turn 1 of every combat, the Paradox shows five different random cards from your character's unlocked pool. You pick one; it gains Retain and goes into your hand for this combat only. It is not added to your deck. The pick happens at turn start, before you play anything, and the Retain means you can hold it until the right turn.

Rarity

Ancient

Character

All characters

When to take Choices Paradox

Take it from Vakuu when your deck is thin or consistent enough to spare a free card each fight, since Retain makes any pick useful. Weaker if you need a specific card every draw.

Relics that synergize with Choices Paradox

Bookmark

Bookmark lowers a Retained card's cost each turn, so the pick gets cheaper the longer you hold it.At the end of each turn, lower the cost of a random Retained card by 1 until played.

Cloak Clasp

Cloak Clasp counts the held card for end-of-turn Block.At the end of your turn, gain 1 Block for each card in your Hand.

Diamond Diadem

Diamond Diadem rewards holding cards rather than playing them.Whenever you play 2 or fewer cards in a turn, take half damage from enemies.

Vexing Puzzlebox

Vexing Puzzlebox adds a second free random card on turn 1.At the start of each combat, add a random card into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.