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· While there's a tendency to only focus on attack cards early on, prioritizing defensive options is crucial for victory.
· You can't win the game with offense alone; you must prepare for powerful enemy attacks.
· Each character has strong defensive cards, and 'Power' cards that aid defense should also be actively considered.

· Don't just think of campfires as resting spots and avoid them. Besides healing, you can strengthen your deck by upgrading cards.
· Not all upgrades have the same value. Prioritize upgrades that change a card's core functionality over those that simply provide a small increase in damage or defense.
· 'Power' card upgrades, in particular, often offer much greater value than upgrading regular attack or skill cards.

· While collecting all cards is fun, a smaller deck size is advantageous in this game.
· A smaller deck allows you to draw key cards more frequently, creating stable and powerful turns.
· It's best to boldly press the 'Skip' button for unnecessary cards rather than adding them to your deck.
· Build your deck around specific keywords like 'Exhaust' or 'Poison', adding powerful cards that fit, and maintain deck consistency.
· Every deck should have area-of-effect attacks, solid defense, and scaling damage capabilities.

· Shops are one of the most useful stops on the map, and it's good to visit them with at least 200 gold.
· In shops, you can acquire new cards, potions, and the very useful 'card removal' service.
· Before spending money, carefully check all items, cards, and potions in the shop to find hidden gems that could greatly aid your run.
· When removing cards, it's generally best to remove basic 'Attack' cards. However, there are exceptions, such as if you have relics or cards that enhance 'Attack' cards, like the Ironclad's abilities.

· Every battle in this game could be your last, so play carefully rather than just mashing buttons.
· Anticipate what the enemy will do this turn and decide which cards to play accordingly.
· It's often worth taking a little damage to play a powerful 'Power' card for the next turn.
· However, if you can't deal significant damage this turn, consider focusing on defense to minimize damage.
· Generally, defense and long-term combat management lead to victory. Strengthen your deck in each battle and use a strategy of unleashing powerful attacks after a few turns.

· Potions are very powerful and can be obtained frequently.
· Many runs are ruined by hoarding potions and not using them, so use them boldly when needed.