Vicious

Vicious is a 1-cost Uncommon Attack card for the Ironclad that deals 8 damage, and if the target is Vulnerable, deals 8 damage again for a total of 16. The conditional double hit makes this one of the highest damage-per-energy cards when the condition is met.

Vicious requires Vulnerable to reach full potential, making Bash, Brand, Tremble, and Mangle essential setup cards. Inflame and Demon Form boost both hits for massive damage. Molten Fist doubles existing Vulnerable, ensuring the condition stays active longer. In a Rage deck, Vicious generates Block twice from the double hit. Dominate can be played alongside to convert the Vulnerable into Strength while Vicious exploits it for damage.

Vicious is the Ironclad's most efficient Vulnerable payoff card. Pick it when you have reliable Vulnerable application in your deck. Against Ceremonial Beast, Bash into Vicious is a devastating opening sequence. Against Kaiser Crab, the high damage per energy helps punch through Block. It is a dead card without Vulnerable, dealing only 8 damage for 1 energy. Build your Ironclad deck to ensure Vulnerable is always active when Vicious is drawn.