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The DefectSkill

Compact

Energy
1
Rarity
Uncommon
Pool
Defect
Target
Self

Base card

Gain 6 Block. Transform all Status cards in your Hand into Fuel.

Upgraded

Gain 7 Block. Transform all Status cards in your Hand into Fuel+.
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Compact (Defect card)/images/cards/compact.webpGain 6 Block. Transform all Status cards in your Hand into Fuel.

Decisions and interactions

All for One loops: the cards, Energy and hand space requiredThe Defect Status guide covers cleanup with Flak Cannon and the different timing of Compact.Entomancer: Shivs, Dazed and damage per hitCompact transforms Status cards currently in hand into Fuel; it does not transform Dazed still sitting in the draw pile.The DefectCompact gives Block and transforms Status cards in hand into Fuel.Ironclad Strength and multi-hitInflame is a more compact setup than Demon Form, whose recurring Strength is most relevant when a fight lasts long enough to use it.Necrobinder Souls and draw payoffsA compact Soul package can improve an Osty or Doom deck even when no full collection of Soul Powers appears.Aeonglass: Wither, Artifact and attack windowsDefect's Compact also transforms Status cards in hand into Fuel, providing a specific way to repurpose them.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

Related references

All for One loops: the cards, Energy and hand space requiredWorked combat decision and failure casesEntomancer: Shivs, Dazed and damage per hitWorked combat decision and failure casesThe DefectCharacter mechanics and starting kitFuelCreated by this card
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