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The DefectAttack

Go for the Eyes

Energy
0
Rarity
Common
Pool
Defect
Target
Any Enemy

Base card

Deal 3 damage. If the enemy intends to attack, apply 1 Weak.

Upgraded

Deal 4 damage. If the enemy intends to attack, apply 2 Weak.
Used inDefect Claw and zero-cost recursion ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Go for the Eyes (Defect card)/images/cards/go_for_the_eyes.webpDeal 3 damage. If the enemy intends to attack, apply 1 Weak.

Decisions and interactions

Waterfall Giant: survive the turn after lethalGo for the Eyes adds another condition: it applies Weak only if the enemy intends to attack.Defect Claw and zero-cost recursionGo for the Eyes offers conditional Weak; Frost and draw cards can supply another layer of defense.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

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