Bash

Bash is a 2-cost Common Attack card in the Ironclad's starting deck that deals 8 damage and applies 2 Vulnerable to the target. Vulnerable causes the enemy to take 50 percent more damage from Attacks for the duration, making Bash a setup card that amplifies all subsequent damage.

Bash sets up Vulnerable for Vicious to hit twice, Stampede to draw extra cards, and Bully to deal bonus damage per Vulnerable stack. Dominate converts the Vulnerable into permanent Strength. Follow Bash with Bludgeon or Hellraiser for devastating amplified damage. Molten Fist doubles the Vulnerable Bash applies, extending the damage window. Dismantle hits twice against Vulnerable targets for excellent follow-up damage.

Bash is the Ironclad's starting Vulnerable card and remains relevant throughout a run. It defines the Vulnerable archetype alongside cards like Brand and Mangle. Against Ceremonial Beast, applying Vulnerable before unleashing heavy Attacks is the standard strategy. The 2-cost is steep early but worthwhile for the damage amplification. Pick additional Vulnerable cards to supplement Bash in a dedicated Vulnerable Ironclad build.