Foundations: The 0-1 Mechanics

To understand Phalanx Duel, you must first master the interaction between your cards and the board. Phalanx Duel is a game of geometric consequence.

1. Deployment: The Front and Back Rows

Your column consists of two ranks.

• Front Rank: Takes the initial impact of the attack.
• Back Rank: Provides reinforcement and defensive support.

2. The Cascade: Mechanics of Damage

When an attacker engages, the damage doesn’t just subtract health—it cascades.

• Carryover: If a Front Rank defender is destroyed, the remaining damage flows to the Back Rank defender.
• Breach: If all defenders are destroyed, damage flows to your Core Life Points (LP).

3. The Suit Shields

• Diamonds (♦): Absorb carryover damage.
• Hearts (♥): Prevent damage to your Core LP.

Launch Combat Lab

Use the Combat Lab to simulate these interactions. Start with simple card combinations to observe how your suits mitigate damage.