The Guardian
Act 1❤️ 240
⭐ Entry
🔄 Attack Pattern
Alternates between attacking and defensive mode. In defensive mode, gains Thorns (Sharp Hide) and Mode Shift. After taking enough damage in defensive mode, returns to attack mode.
Turn 1-2: Offensive attacks (Whirlwind/Fierce Bash/Roll Attack) → Mode Shift into Defensive → Sharp Hide active (thorns) until Mode Shift HP depleted → Twin Slam on return → Repeat cycle
⚔️ Detailed Moveset
2 hits of 8
Deals 2x8 damage. Used after returning from defensive mode.
5 hits of 4
Deals 5x4 damage. Multi-hit attack in offensive mode.
Gain Block
Deals 32 damage and gains 9 Block.
Block only
Gains 9 Block. Setup turn.
Deals 9 damage.
Sharp Hide (thorns)
Enters defensive mode with Sharp Hide. Deal damage to break through.
⚔️ Quick Moveset
🔀 Phase Transitions
Enters Defensive Mode with Sharp Hide. Take enough damage to break Mode Shift and return to Offensive.
📈 Ascension Changes
🃏 Recommended Cards
💡 Strategy Tips
- ▸ Don't attack into Sharp Hide mode — you'll take damage for each attack card played.
- ▸ Multi-hit attacks (Sword Boomerang, Pummel) are heavily punished by Sharp Hide.
- ▸ Save your big single hits for offensive mode and use the defensive mode to set up.
- ▸ Vulnerable is very strong here — apply it during attack mode.
- ▸ The Guardian telegraphs its Mode Shift. Prepare block for the big Twin Slam.
- ▸ Poison ignores Sharp Hide entirely — Silent excels at this fight.