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Silence<\/strong> is a Variable Edict<\/strong> in Hexarion Conquest<\/em> that locks down enemy options by preventing them from activating any Edicts<\/strong> on their next turn. It\u2019s a precision control tool, perfect for interrupting high-impact plays or stalling momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silence \u2013 Edict Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Effect:<\/strong>
Target an enemy Hexmaster.<\/strong> That Hexmaster is Silenced<\/strong> during its next turn \u2014 it cannot activate any Edicts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Key Properties:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Attribute<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/strong><\/td>Variable Edict \u2013 Control<\/td><\/tr>
Target<\/strong><\/td>1 enemy Hexmaster (any range defined by the Glyphex \u2014 often adjacent or within 1\u20132)<\/td><\/tr>
Effect<\/strong><\/td>Applies the Silenced<\/strong> status<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/strong><\/td>Until the end of that Hexmaster\u2019s next activation opportunity<\/td><\/tr>
CE Cost<\/strong><\/td>\u274c None \u2013 free to activate<\/td><\/tr>
Blocked By?<\/strong><\/td>\u274c No \u2014 Silence is not blocked<\/strong> by Shielded or Clone Decoy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Uses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Prevent a Hexmaster from using Arcshock<\/strong>, Soul Echo<\/strong>, or Reclaim<\/strong> when it matters most<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Delay an attuned attacker<\/strong> from using a deadly combo (like Backstab, Ignite, or Drain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lock down revived<\/strong> units on their return turn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Excellent stall against CE-rich opponents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Rules Clarifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Silenced Hexmasters may still move<\/strong> if not Rooted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Basic, Variable, and Class Edicts<\/strong> are all disabled for the duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Silence does not prevent passive effects<\/strong>, like gaining CE or drawing Glyphexes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Track with a Runed Siglum<\/strong> on the Hexmaster until the status clears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Glyphexes Containing Silence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Glyphex Name<\/strong><\/th>Silence Position<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Aetherbind<\/strong><\/td>2nd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Vowshard<\/strong><\/td>1st Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Nightcoil<\/strong><\/td>3rd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Strategic Summary:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Aetherbind<\/strong> and Vowshard<\/strong> are defensive-disruptive hybrids<\/strong>, combining Silence with CE manipulation and shielding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Nightcoil<\/strong> pairs Silence with Reclaim<\/strong> and Disenchant<\/strong>, perfect for reactive or recursion-heavy playstyles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • All three are excellent for stalling aggressive opponents<\/strong>, shutting down Class Edicts<\/strong>, or buying space to reposition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n