Cursed Cauldron

Cursed Cauldron is a high-risk, high-reward Rare relic that defines the curse damage archetype. The x1.5 damage multiplier turns Cursed cards into some of the hardest-hitting cards in the game, but losing 3 HP every fight adds up quickly over a long run. The essential pairing is Blood Vow, which lets you play the first curse each turn with no penalty, creating a free x1.5 damage play every turn.

Adding Exile Feather creates an engine where exhausting curse cards generates energy to play even more. This relic also triggers Berserker's Mark faster by lowering your HP at combat start. However, the 3 HP cost per fight anti-synergizes with Soul Bargain's reduced max HP, potentially leaving you dangerously low.

Without Blood Vow, the penalties from multiple curse cards stack alongside the HP loss, making the build very fragile. Sturdy Boots helps offset the HP drain with better rest healing. Priority: build-specific, only pick with Blood Vow already in hand or a committed curse deck.