Base Effect
Upgrade Effect
DefectPowerAncient
Biased Cognition
Base Effect
Gain 4 Focus. At the start of your turn, lose 1 Focus.
✦Upgrade Effect
Gain 5 Focus. At the start of your turn, lose 1 Focus.
Strategy
Use this card to smooth early hallway fights, then evaluate whether it still advances your energy curve and scaling plan in elite and boss encounters.
Recommended Synergy
Pair it with draw, cost reduction, and relic support that lets the effect matter on the exact turn you need tempo or setup.