Verdict: Elite. Mummified Hand is the quiet patch winner: not loud enough to dominate the timeline, but meaningful enough to change how power turns feel.
Why This Relic Deserves a Review
Big enemy changes get the attention first. That is normal. A boss killing players creates more noise than a relic behaving a little better. But in a deckbuilder, small reliability changes can matter more than dramatic headlines.
The v0.106 update changed Mummified Hand targeting behavior so the discount is more likely to land on cards that actually matter. That makes the relic feel less random and more like a build-around reward. The result is not a guaranteed win, but it is a cleaner promise: if you build a deck that can use power triggers, the relic is more likely to cooperate.
What Makes It Elite
Elite is the right tier because this change improves trust. Players do not need every relic to be simple. They do need powerful relics to feel understandable. When Mummified Hand discounts a card you were never going to play, the relic feels like noise. When it targets real paid cards more often, the deck starts to feel like a machine.
That matters for three reasons:
- Power cards become easier to justify when the hand has good targets.
- Draw becomes more valuable because it gives the relic more useful options.
- Energy planning becomes less awkward because discounts hit cards that naturally cost something.
This is not a meme buff. It changes how players think about drafting around powers.
Why It Is Not Hot
Mummified Hand is not Hot because it does not solve every problem and does not matter in every run. A deck with weak powers, too many zero-cost cards, or no draw still gets limited value. The relic improves good support. It does not create support from nothing.
That distinction is important. Some players will see a reliability buff and start forcing powers too hard. That is how a strong relic becomes a trap. Mummified Hand is best when it joins a deck that already wants to play powers, not when it becomes the only reason the deck exists.
Rating Board
| Review Area | Rating | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Top Tier | The targeting change makes the relic feel cleaner |
| Build-around value | Elite | Strong with powers, draw, and paid cards |
| Beginner clarity | NPC | New players can still misunderstand when to force it |
| Meta impact | Elite | Meaningful, but not meta-warping |
| Fun factor | Top Tier | Discount chains are still one of the best feelings in the genre |
How to Use It Well
Think of Mummified Hand as a reward for a deck that has enough structure. It wants powers, but it also wants paid cards worth discounting. If your hand is full of cards that already cost zero, the relic has less room to shine.
Good support includes:
| Support Piece | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Draw | More cards in hand means more useful discount targets |
| Paid attacks or skills | The discount can convert into real tempo |
| Efficient powers | You trigger the relic without wasting the turn |
| Energy flexibility | Discounts combine with energy to create huge turns |
| Deck discipline | Fewer filler cards means fewer bad outcomes |
Final Take
Mummified Hand is Elite because it improves the feel of power decks without turning every run into the same script. It is the kind of patch note that experienced players appreciate more over time. The change is not loud, but it affects dozens of small decisions.
Do not force it. Respect it. If your deck already wants powers and has real paid cards, this relic can push the run from "maybe" to "now we have an engine." If your deck has no draw and no targets, it is still just a promise waiting for support.
FAQ
Is Mummified Hand now overpowered?
Not automatically. The targeting update improves reliability, but the relic still depends on having powers, playable paid cards, and enough draw to use the discount.
Why is this rated Elite instead of Hot?
It is a strong quality-of-life change, but it is not broad enough to define the entire meta by itself.
Should I force power decks because of Mummified Hand?
No. Pick powers that already fit your deck. Mummified Hand rewards good support; it does not rescue a deck full of slow cards.