Flame Barrier

Flame Barrier is a 2-cost Uncommon Skill card for the Ironclad that grants 12 Block and deals 4 damage back to any enemy that attacks you this turn. Against enemies with multi-hit attacks, the retaliatory damage triggers for each hit, potentially dealing 12 or more damage passively.

Flame Barrier triggers Juggernaut when gaining the 12 Block, adding passive damage on top of the retaliatory effect. In a Barricade deck, the Block persists for Body Slam. The retaliatory damage stacks with Inflame and other Strength bonuses. Pair with Iron Wave and Shrug It Off for turns where you stack Block and deal damage simultaneously. Rage provides additional Block for each Attack, further triggering Juggernaut alongside Flame Barrier.

Flame Barrier is excellent against multi-hit enemies as the Ironclad. Pick it when facing enemies known for multi-attack patterns, such as Soul Fysh. Against The Insatiable, the retaliatory damage adds up over the multi-hit attacks. It is solid in Block decks with Barricade and good in general defensive builds. The 2-energy cost is reasonable for the combined Block and damage value. It helps the Ironclad punish aggressive enemies.