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The DefectSkill

Defend

Energy
1
Rarity
Basic
Pool
Defect
Target
Self

Base card

Gain 5 Block.

Upgraded

Gain 8 Block.
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Defend (Defect card)/images/cards/defend_defect.webpGain 5 Block.

Recorded examples

Baalorlord’s five-card Defect run artwork
Run study

Baalorlord’s five-card Defect run

An Ascension 1 victory with five upgraded cards, Orb damage and Swift draws. The recorded Fiddle differs from its current effect.

DefectRecorded runSmall deck
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

Related references

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