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Rootstep<\/strong> is the Class Edict<\/strong> of the Druid<\/strong> Hexmaster in Hexarion Conquest<\/em>. It\u2019s a hybrid movement + trap-laying ability that gives the Druid subtle battlefield influence, enabling both retreat and disruption in a single move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rootstep \u2013 Class Edict (Druid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Effect:<\/strong>
Move 1 hex<\/strong>, then place a Rooted Hex<\/strong> (trap) on the hex you left.
The trap Roots the first enemy<\/strong> who enters it. It is then removed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Key Properties:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Attribute<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/strong><\/td>Class Edict (once per game)<\/td><\/tr>
Movement<\/strong><\/td>Move 1 hex (follows normal pathing rules)<\/td><\/tr>
Trap Placement<\/strong><\/td>Leaves a Root Trap<\/strong> behind on the original space<\/td><\/tr>
Trap Effect<\/strong><\/td>First enemy to enter becomes Rooted<\/strong> (cannot move next turn)<\/td><\/tr>
Trap Limit<\/strong><\/td>You may have only one Rooted Hex on the board<\/strong> at a time<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/strong><\/td>Until triggered or replaced by a new Rootstep\/Root Trap<\/td><\/tr>
CE Cost<\/strong><\/td>\u274c None \u2014 free to use<\/td><\/tr>
Usable Unattuned?<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Yes \u2014 like all Class Edicts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Uses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Block enemy approach paths<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cover your retreat while staying aggressive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Punish fast movers<\/strong> (Rogue, Warrior, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pair with zone control or pressure from allies (e.g. Mage Arcshock follow-up)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Usage Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Once activated, flip the Focalis ring<\/strong> to its blank side \u2014 Rootstep is spent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The trap is removed<\/strong> as soon as it\u2019s triggered or replaced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Rootstep does not<\/em> appear on any Glyphex<\/strong>, because it is a Class Edict<\/strong>, not a Variable Edict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Rootstep \u2013 Druid Class Edict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Attribute<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Source<\/strong><\/td>Druid Hexmaster<\/td><\/tr>
      Type<\/strong><\/td>Class Edict (once per game)<\/td><\/tr>
      Appears on Glyphexes?<\/strong><\/td>\u274c No<\/td><\/tr>
      Reusable?<\/strong><\/td>\u274c No \u2014 one-time use<\/td><\/tr>
      CE Cost<\/strong><\/td>\u274c None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Quick Recap:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Class Edicts like Rootstep<\/strong> are:\n
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        • Exclusive<\/strong> to each Hexmaster class<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Activated via the Focalis ring<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Useable even while Unattuned<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Not part of the Variable Edict pool<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Never included in a Glyphex\u2019s 6-edict set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          So while Glyphexes like Tempestroot<\/strong> or Tanglegrip<\/strong> may include Root Trap<\/strong> (the trap-laying Variable Edict), only the Druid<\/strong> can use Rootstep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n