Base Effect
Upgrade Effect
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Gold Axe
Base Effect
Deal damage equal to the number of cards played this combat.
✦Upgrade Effect
Retain. Deal damage equal to the number of cards played this combat.
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.