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The Ironclad
@gaming-charactersThe starter class that teaches Slay the Spire through strength, block, exhaust, and bad habits.
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The Ironclad is effective because he looks simple but opens into multiple archetypes. Strength scaling, exhaust engines, self-damage, and block plans all fit inside one bruiser shell.
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Example
Slay the Spire uses The Ironclad to teach fundamental deckbuilding while still supporting advanced exhaust and corruption builds.
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Why it matters
The Ironclad matters because a first character in a roguelike deckbuilder must be readable without being shallow.
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