Fresnel Lens

Fresnel Lens

Event
Whenever you add a card that gains Block to your Deck, Enchant it with Nimble 2.

It intercepts three moments: cards shown in a combat reward, cards the merchant creates, and any card being added to your deck. If the card gains Block, it is enchanted with Nimble 2, adding 2 to that Block. You see the enchanted version before you pick. Cards already in your deck are untouched. Event relic from Drowning Beacon in Underdocks, paid for with Max HP.

Rarity
Event
Character
All characters

When to take Fresnel Lens

Worth it early, when most of your card picks are still ahead, since every block card you add afterward gets a small permanent boost. In Act 1 it is close to free Dexterity for defense.

Cards that synergize with Fresnel Lens

Particle Wall
Skill
0
2
Gain 9 Block.
Return this card to your Hand.
Particle Wall returns to hand and gets the bonus every play.Gain 9 Block.
Return this card to your Hand.
Cloak of Stars
Skill
0
1
Gain 7 Block.
Cloak of Stars and Glacier become efficient.Gain 7 Block.
Glacier
Skill
2
Gain 6 Block.
Channel 2 Frost.
Cloak of Stars and Glacier become efficient.Gain 6 Block.
Channel 2 Frost.
Dash
Attack
2
Gain 10 Block.
Deal 10 damage.
Mystic Lighter gives enchanted Attacks 9 extra damage, so Dash benefits twice.Gain 10 Block.
Deal 10 damage.

Relics that synergize with Fresnel Lens

Mystic Lighter
Mystic Lighter gives enchanted Attacks 9 extra damage, so Dash benefits twice.Enchanted Attacks deal 9 additional damage.
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Related relics

Frozen EggMolten EggToxic EggGlitterLava LampSilken TressSilver CrucibleWing Charm

Changes by version

  1. 18 Dec 2025TextDrowning BeaconInternal playtest
    Drowning Beacon event "Climb" option now shows HP loss downside before obtaining the Fresnel lens
  2. 30 Oct 2025Bug fixBone ShardsInternal playtest
    Fresnel Lens relic now applies Nimble to Bone Shards card
  3. 25 Sep 2025ChangeInternal playtest
    Amphorae relic renamed to Fresnel Lens and its effect now mimics Fyshing Float
    TextInternal playtest
    Amphorae to Fresnel Lens

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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