Best Builds & Combo Guide
Master the combo chain system with build archetypes, card order strategies, and Arcana synergies for every playstyle.
Combo Chain Principles
Ascending Order
Always play cards from lowest mana cost to highest. Each card in the chain multiplies the next card effect. A 0 to 1 to 2 to 3 chain gives exponentially more damage than playing them in any other order.
Chain Length > Card Power
An 8-card ascending chain in one turn deals more total damage than two 4-card chains across two turns. Always extend your chain when possible.
Wild Cards Bridge Gaps
If you lack a 1-cost card, play a Wild card between your 0-cost and 2-cost to keep the chain alive. The multiplier continues uninterrupted.
Draw Cards Are Overpowered
Drawing extra cards mid-chain lets you find the next cost tier. Prioritize draw cards in your deck to ensure chain consistency.
Armor Cards Fill Low Slots
Armor cards typically cost 0-1 mana. Use them as chain starters alongside weapon cards. With Shield Bash Arcana, they also deal damage.
Turboturn Lets You Plan
You can queue your entire hand without waiting for animations. Take your time to plan the optimal order before playing the first card.
Build Archetypes
Ascending Chain
Crawler: Suor Clerici · Difficulty: Beginner
Play cards in strict ascending mana cost (0 to 1 to 2 to 3+). Each card multiplies the next. Aim for 8+ card chains.
Key Cards
Arcana
Chain Link
Strength
Consistent multiplier scaling. Easy to execute.
Wild Bridge
Crawler: Arca · Difficulty: Intermediate
Use Wild cards to bridge mana gaps in your chain. Play 0-cost, then Wild to skip 1-cost, then hit 2-cost and beyond.
Key Cards
Arcana
Sharp Mind
Strength
Reaches higher multipliers by skipping weak cost tiers.
Evolution Rush
Crawler: Antonio Belpaese · Difficulty: Intermediate
Focus on evolving weapons as fast as possible. Prioritize base card + item card, then hit the Evolution Statue.
Key Cards
Arcana
Over The Top
Strength
Evolution cards are inherently S-tier. Snowball advantage.
Armor Tank
Crawler: Dommario · Difficulty: Advanced
Stack armor cards to survive big hits, then use Shield Bash Arcana to convert armor into damage output.
Key Cards
Arcana
Shield Bash + Your Shield My Liege
Strength
Extremely defensive. Armor persists and deals damage.
Draw Engine
Crawler: Christine · Difficulty: Advanced
Maximize draw cards to cycle through your deck every turn. Draw cards are disproportionately strong in long chains.
Key Cards
Arcana
Mana Syphon
Strength
Never run out of options. Consistent high-damage turns.
Example: 8-Card Ascending Chain
Bone
cost: 0
1x
Whip
cost: 0
2x
Armor
cost: 1
3x
King Bible
cost: 1
4x
Wild
cost: *
5x
Lightning Ring
cost: 2
6x
Hellfire
cost: 3
8x
Thunder Loop
cost: 4
12x
Total multiplier: 12x on the final card. With Chain Link Arcana, the multiplier carries into the next turn for sustained damage.
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Chain length > individual card power
Always fill 0-cost and 1-cost slots first
Wild cards are chain insurance — use wisely
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