Keywords

Cards, Enemies, Relics and several other gameplay elements within SML's combat system may make use of specific effects that are homogenous. These are simplified into easily recognizable keywords as follows.

Trigger

Keywords	Meaning
Vanguard	Triggers when in frontline
Sentry	Triggers when in backline
Start of Turn	Triggers at start of turn
End of Turn	Triggers at end of turn
Unsealed	Triggers when played
Cast	Triggers when a mystic card is played
Last Dance	Triggers when destroyed

Status Effect

Keywords	Meaning
Burn (X)	When inflicted, takes damage equal to X
Frail (X)	Takes 25% more damage
Petrify (X)	Next attack deals X less damage
Poison (X)	Takes damage equal to X at end of turn
Freeze (X)	Attack damage is reduced by 25%
Stun (X)	Cannot perform action this turn
Barrier (X)	Prevent the next instance of damage

Ability

Keywords	Meaning
Armor (X)	Prevent the next (X) damage
Multi-Strike (X)	Can attack (X) times
Blitz	Next attack does not cost mana
Prowl	Not discarded at end of turn
Bulwark	When attacking, add Armor to attack value
Guardian	Prevents spill damage
Fury	After attacking, another seal can attack without mana cost
Cleave	Attack damages all enemies