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Intro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A duel in Hexarion isn\u2019t about speed \u2014 it\u2019s about sequence.<\/strong>
Every turn is a four-phase rhythm of energy, intent, and execution. Learning this structure is key to mastering the battlefield.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Four Turn Phases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each player\u2019s turn proceeds through the following sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Gain +1 Core Energy (CE)<\/strong> (to a maximum of 3 CE).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    If you are already at 3 CE, gain 1 Overflow CE<\/strong> (temporary).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Draw 1 Glyphex<\/strong> from your Lexicon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You may deploy 1 new Hexmaster<\/strong> adjacent to your Home Base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Newly deployed Hexmasters cannot move or act<\/strong> this turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      [Image Slot 1 \u2014 CE tracker visual + \u201cDeploy Hexmaster\u201d animation]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Upgrade Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Spend 1 CE<\/strong> to attune<\/strong> a Hexmaster with a Glyphex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Glyphex must be from your hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Hexmaster must be unattuned<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Attach the Glyphex to the Hexmaster\u2019s Spindle and set the Focalis to the desired Edict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • You may only attune 1 Glyphex per turn.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Strategy Tip: Timing your upgrades is crucial \u2014 early Edicts can change tempo, but late upgrades create power spikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Activate Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Choose 1 Hexmaster<\/strong> to activate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • That Hexmaster may either:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Move 1 hex<\/strong>, OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Use 1 Edict<\/strong> (Basic, Variable, or Class \u2014 if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Activation Rules<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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          • You may only activate one Hexmaster per turn<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • A Hexmaster cannot use the same Variable Edict two turns in a row<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Class Edicts<\/strong> are once per game<\/strong> \u2014 flip the Focalis window to its blank side after use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            End Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • Remove expired effects<\/strong>:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Shielded, Decoy, Rooted, Overflow CE<\/em>, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Discard any destroyed Glyphexes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • If a Reclaimed<\/strong> Glyphex is destroyed again, move it to the permanent discard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Tip: Be aware of CE decay and reclaim limits. Overcommitting too early can cost you key tools later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Full Turn Example<\/strong> (Optional Accordion or Styled Block)<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              Turn Example (Player 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Start Phase:<\/strong> Gains +1 CE (now at 2), draws a Glyphex, deploys their Mage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Upgrade Phase:<\/strong> Spends 1 CE to attune their Rogue with Shatterbind Glyph<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Activate Phase:<\/strong> Activates the Rogue and uses the \u201cBackstab\u201d Edict on an adjacent enemy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • End Phase:<\/strong> Removes the Shielded status from last turn, no overflow to clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

                Pro Tip Box (Optional Styled Box or Side Callout)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                One Hexmaster, Infinite Pressure:<\/strong>
                The power of Hexarion isn’t in how many<\/em> pieces you move \u2014 it’s when<\/em> you move the right one. Your opponent is always watching the one you didn’t activate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n