Escape Plan

Escape Plan is a 0-cost uncommon Skill card for the Silent that draws 1 card, and if that card is a Skill, gains 3 Block. At zero cost, it provides free card cycling with a chance of bonus Block. In Skill-heavy decks, the Block trigger activates frequently, making it a reliable free defensive cantrip.

Escape Plan pairs well with Phantom Blades, which generates a Shiv whenever this Skill is played, turning it into a free draw plus a free Shiv. Footwork boosts the conditional 3 Block with Dexterity for better defensive value. Backflip and other Skills increase the probability of the Block trigger. Afterimage adds 1 Block just for playing this card, guaranteeing some defense regardless of the draw.

Silent players should pick Escape Plan in decks with a high proportion of Skills, where the Block trigger is nearly guaranteed. It is excellent for deck thinning and cycling, helping find key cards faster against bosses like Ceremonial Beast and Knowledge Demon. The zero cost makes it never dead in hand, though it provides minimal value in Attack-heavy decks.