Character
Defect
Combat automaton which became self-aware. Ancient technology allows manipulation of Orbs.
Characters
Playstyle
The Defect is STS2's most mechanically complex character, rebuilt with a bulkier chassis after a 1,000-year skip. Its identity revolves around channeling elemental Orbs — Lightning, Frost, Dark, Glass, and Plasma — each generating passive effects every turn and detonating for a burst when evoked. Most games converge on one of two plans: stacking Focus to amplify Orb passives and snowball a board state of persistent elemental effects, or pivoting to a Claw deck that ignores Orbs entirely and wins through cycling zero-cost attacks. Slow to come online, but its late-game ceiling is the highest of any character.
Starting Deck
Fixed — cannot be changed. 10 cards.
Deal 6 damage.
Gain 5 Block.
Channel 1 Lightning.
Evoke your rightmost Orb twice.
Starting Relic
Cracked Core
At the start of each combat, Channel 1 Lightning.
Unlockable Content
Builds
5 guidesBalance offense and defense by channeling Lightning for passive damage and Frost for massive Block.
Read guide →Cycle 0-cost cards rapidly to construct relentless card draw loops and high-velocity combo turns.
Read guide →Stack Focus to exponentially amplify your active Orbs, turning passive turns into massive output.
Read guide →Deploy Echo Form early to double-play key Powers and build an unstoppable scaling engine.
Read guide →Combine heavy card draw, energy generation, and status card interactions for maximum tactical flexibility.
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