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Card System Deep Dive: 21 Ability Types

Card System Deep Dive: 21 Ability Types

Mastering the Battlefield

Rift Wars cards are more than just stats. Each card's ability, grid shape, and positioning create emergent strategies that reward deep thinking.

Core Ability Types

  • Boost: Raise allied Shinpodo on ability tiles
  • Damage: Lower enemy Shinpodo (kills at 0)
  • Destroy: Remove enemy cards entirely
  • Heal: Restore Shinpodo and cleanse debuffs
  • Rank Up: Add Meta Crystals to expand territory

Advanced Mechanics

  • Persistent Effects: Stay active while the source card lives
  • Self-Scale: Cards that grow stronger from game events
  • Hidden Cards: Placed face-down, revealed by triggers
  • Conditional Gates: Legendary+ bonus effects with requirements