Character Guide
The Ironclad
A battle-hardened warrior who grows stronger through combat. The Ironclad excels at building Strength to deal massive damage while using Exhaust synergies to thin his deck.
Overview
Everything you need to know about Ironclad
A battle-hardened warrior who grows stronger through combat. The Ironclad excels at building Strength to deal massive damage while using Exhaust synergies to thin his deck. In the current meta, Ironclad is ranked A Tier. The core mechanic revolves around Strength & Exhaust, which defines the character's playstyle and build paths.
Best Builds
Top-performing Ironclad builds for the current patch
Strength Scaling
SStack Strength with Demon Form and Limit Break, then unleash devastating Heavy Blade strikes.
Core Cards
Exhaust Engine
AThin your deck through Exhaust synergies. Feed into Feel No Pain and Dark Embrace for endless value.
Core Cards
Card Tier List
Ironclad card rankings for the current meta
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demon Form | Pwr | 3 | Gains 3 Strength every turn. The ultimate scaling card. |
| Limit Break | Skl | 1 | Doubles your current Strength. Infinite scaling. |
Gains 3 Strength every turn. The ultimate scaling card.
Doubles your current Strength. Infinite scaling.
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Blade | Atk | 2 | Deals 14 damage. Strength applies 3x (5x upgraded). |
| Inflame | Pwr | 1 | +2 Strength immediately. Simple and effective. |
| Feel No Pain | Pwr | 1 | Gain 3 Block whenever a card is Exhausted. |
Deals 14 damage. Strength applies 3x (5x upgraded).
+2 Strength immediately. Simple and effective.
Gain 3 Block whenever a card is Exhausted.
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnage | Atk | 2 | 28 damage Ethereal. Great early-game damage. |
| Shrug It Off | Skl | 1 | 8 Block + draw 1. Efficient defensive option. |
28 damage Ethereal. Great early-game damage.
8 Block + draw 1. Efficient defensive option.
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Atk | 1 | 9 damage. Puts a card from discard on top of deck. |
9 damage. Puts a card from discard on top of deck.
Tips & Tricks
Pro tips for playing Ironclad effectively
- Prioritize early Strength gains in Act 1 to snowball through elite fights.
- Don't skip card removal — a lean deck draws your key cards more consistently.
- Boss relics that provide Energy are almost always worth the downside.
- In Co-op, communicate your build path early so teammates can complement your strategy.
- Save potions for elite fights and boss encounters where they provide the most value.