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Ironclad

Barricade & Block Build

Turn defense into offense — stack Block, never lose it, and convert it into damage.

BlockScalingControlDefense

Overview

The Barricade & Block build focuses on stacking massive amounts of Block and converting it into damage. Instead of losing Block every turn, Barricade allows you to keep it permanently. This transforms defense into a long-term scaling resource. Once your Block reaches high values, cards like Body Slam turn it into powerful, cost-efficient damage.

Pro Tips

Upgrade Barricade as early as possible — the cost reduction is critical.

Energy is everything. Without it, the build becomes too slow.

Card draw keeps your engine alive — never skip it.

Body Slam (upgraded) is your main damage source — always prioritize it.

If you don’t find Barricade early, avoid committing fully to this build.

Key Synergies

Barricade + Entrench
Double your Block repeatedly for massive scaling
Barricade + Body Slam
Convert Block directly into damage
Juggernaut + Block cards
Deal passive damage while defending
Energy Relics + Barricade
Play your full combo without slowing down

Recommended Relics

Recommended relics
Anchor
AnchorCommonStart each combat with 10 Block.
Bronze Scales
Bronze ScalesCommonStart each combat with 3 Thorns.
Lantern
LanternCommonStart each combat with an additional 1 Energy.
Parrying Shield
Parrying ShieldUncommonIf you end a turn with at least 10 Block, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Cloak Clasp
Cloak ClaspRareAt the end of your turn, gain 1 Block for each card in your Hand.
Fresnel Lens
Fresnel LensEventWhenever you add a card that gains Block to your Deck, Enchant it with Nimble 2.
Sai
SaiAncientAt the start of your turn, gain 7 Block.