| Name | Swordplay  |
|---|---|
| Type | Action |
| Description | Chosen character gains Challenger +3 this turn. (They get +3 Strength while challenging.) |
| Flavor | “It takes a great hero to handle a sword like this!”
–Taran |
| Set | Winterspell #63 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
Swordplay, Action, designed by None first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Winterspell.
**Swordplay** fits best in aggressive **Amethyst tempo** or **challenger-focused midrange** decks that want to control the board through favorable challenges, especially alongside characters that already have decent Willpower and can survive combat—giving them +3 Strength for a turn can let smaller characters trade up efficiently or remove key opposing threats early for only 1 ink. It’s particularly useful in decks that pressure early board states or pair Amethyst with Steel or Ruby for combat-oriented strategies. However, it’s generally considered a lower-impact combat trick compared to stronger removal or value cards like **Fire the Cannons!** (Steel) for direct damage or **Dragon Fire** (Ruby) for unconditional removal, which provide more reliable answers. Because Swordplay is temporary and requires you to already have a character in play and able to challenge, it’s somewhat situational; while playable in budget or aggressive builds, it usually doesn’t make the cut in highly competi
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