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Symbiotic Virus

Rarity
Uncommon Relic
Pool
Defect

Effect

At the start of each combat, Channel 1 Dark.
Used inDefect Frost and Hailstorm ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Symbiotic Virus (relic)/images/relics/symbiotic_virus.webpAt the start of each combat, Channel 1 Dark.
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Last updated 2026-11-02.

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