Smokestack

Smokestack is an uncommon Defect Power costing 1 Energy that deals 5 damage to ALL enemies whenever you create a Status card. In Status-heavy Defect builds, Smokestack converts every downside of Status generation into AoE offense, fundamentally changing the calculus of cards like TURBO, Boost Away, and Overclock.

Smokestack triggers from every Status-generating card: TURBO creates Void, Boost Away creates Dazed, Overclock creates Burn, Fight Through creates 2 Wounds, and Gunk Up creates Slimed. Iteration draws cards when Status is drawn, and Compact transforms Status into Fuel. Rocket Punch also becomes free when Status cards are created.

For the Defect, Smokestack defines the Status-synergy archetype. Against multi-enemy bosses like Ceremonial Beast, every Status creation deals 5 AoE damage. Against Kin Priest, Smokestack with Fight Through deals 10 damage from the 2 Wounds alone. Build around Smokestack by collecting Status-generating cards and pairing with Iteration and Compact for a self-sustaining engine.