Cleanse is a Variable Edict in Hexarion Conquest that removes all status effects — both beneficial and detrimental — from a friendly Hexmaster. It’s the ultimate reset button, especially against control-heavy opponents.
Cleanse – Edict Definition
Effect:
Remove all status effects (positive or negative) from a friendly Hexmaster.
Key Properties:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Variable Edict – Support |
| Target | 1 friendly Hexmaster |
| Effect | Clears all statuses: Silenced, Rooted, Shielded, Marked, etc. |
| CE Cost | ❌ None — free to activate |
| Range | Typically adjacent or same hex, depending on scenario |
Tactical Uses:
- Remove Silence or Rooted to restore agency to a key unit
- Strip a Marked status before a lethal combo lands
- Remove Shielded from a friendly unit if you want to apply a new effect (e.g. Fortify again)
- Use preemptively to clear status before committing to a combo turn
Rules Clarifications:
- Applies only to friendly Hexmasters
- All statuses — both helpful and harmful — are removed
- Cannot target enemies
- Best tracked with Runed Siglums, which are removed immediately upon activation
Glyphexes Containing Cleanse
| Glyphex Name | Cleanse Position |
|---|---|
| Cindercoil | 2nd Variable Edict |
| Echofang | 1st Variable Edict |
| Glyphex of the Stitched Accord | 2nd Variable Edict |
| Glyphex of the Veiled Spark | 2nd Variable Edict |
Summary:
- Cindercoil – (Ignite, Cleanse, Reclaim)
- Echofang – (Cleanse, Backstab, Drain)
- Glyphex of the Stitched Accord – (Disenchant, Cleanse, Ignite)
- Glyphex of the Veiled Spark – (Backstab, Cleanse, Channel)
Strategic Insight:
- Cleanse pairs especially well with Rogues, Mages, or any unit that can’t afford to be Rooted or Silenced
- Great synergy with Glyphexes that also include Channel, Backstab, or Ignite — keeping your tempo alive
- Particularly effective as a counter-control tool against Orders like Circle of Veil or Wyrmroot Pact