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: When you kill an enemy piece, you capture its soul. You can use a soul card to move exactly like that piece (e.g., a Knight's L-shape or a Rook's straight lines) for one turn. Progression & Cards
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This guide covers the core mechanics and strategies for , a turn-based roguelite where you play as a lone Black King armed with a shotgun against a full White army. Core Mechanics : When you kill an enemy piece, you capture its soul
: Provide a permanent buff or new ability for your King (e.g., increased firepower, ammo max, or unique traits like 'Black Mist'). This guide covers the core mechanics and strategies
: Always be aware of pieces hidden behind others. Breaking a "wall" by killing a Pawn can accidentally open a line for a Rook or Queen to checkmate you.
: You can reload without moving by clicking the gun icon or pressing the space bar (this still consumes a turn).
: Reaching 5 Firepower is a major milestone, as it allows you to one-shot Queens and Rooks, drastically reducing the threat level on the board.