Strength Build
Stack Strength fast and delete enemies before they delete you. The Ironclad's most powerful scaling archetype.
Overview
The Strength build is the Ironclad's most powerful scaling archetype. Stack Strength as fast as possible using Powers and Exhaust synergies, then destroy enemies before they can out-damage you.
Once you hit 10+ Strength, every Attack becomes a kill threat. The build rewards players who know when to take damage to gain Strength — and when to play defensively.
Pro Tips
Upgrade Limit Break before anything else — the non-Exhaust version is game-breaking.
Don't skip Block. 1–2 Shrug It Off keeps you alive until you scale.
Corruption + Dead Branch + Feel No Pain = infinite value engine.
Barricade + Block cards = permanent stacking. Pairs beautifully with Strength.
Spot Weakness only triggers on attacking enemies — always check intent first.
Key Synergies
Recommended Relics
Recommended Cards
Draw on Exhaust. Keeps hand full when cycling.
+2 Strength every turn. One copy wins late fights.
Cheapest permanent Strength gain. Take every copy.
Lose 6 HP, gain 2 Energy, draw 3. Great tempo.
Gain Strength when you lose HP from cards.
Room-clearing nuke at 15+ Strength.