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Shield Pulse<\/strong> is a Variable Edict<\/strong> in Hexarion Conquest<\/em> that provides protective shielding to multiple friendly Hexmasters at once \u2014 making it a powerful support option for stabilizing your board, prepping for an enemy strike, or holding territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shield Pulse \u2013 Edict Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Effect:<\/strong>
You and all adjacent friendly Hexmasters<\/strong> gain Shielded<\/strong> until the start of your next turn.<\/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 Support \/ Defense<\/td><\/tr>
Target<\/strong><\/td>Self + all adjacent friendly Hexmasters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Effect<\/strong><\/td>Grants Shielded<\/strong> (prevents next source of damage)<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/strong><\/td>Until the start of your next turn or until triggered<\/td><\/tr>
CE Cost<\/strong><\/td>\u274c None \u2014 free to activate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Uses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Fortify a clustered defense<\/strong> near the Resonance Hex<\/strong> or a Sanctum<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Protect multiple Hexmasters before executing a combo or trap chain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Counter AoE threats like Arcshock<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Absorb first-hit effects like Ignite<\/strong>, Backstab<\/strong>, or Mark-triggered bursts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Rules Clarifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Shielded<\/strong> blocks one instance of damage<\/strong>, not status effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Applies to the caster and all adjacent friendly Hexmasters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Does not stack<\/strong> with Fortify \u2014 if already Shielded, no added benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Each affected Hexmaster is marked with a Shielded Runed Siglum<\/strong> until it\u2019s used or expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Glyphexes Containing Shield Pulse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Glyphex Name<\/strong><\/th>Shield Pulse Position<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Aetherbind<\/strong><\/td>1st Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Vowshard<\/strong><\/td>3rd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Gravetwist<\/strong><\/td>1st Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Magnetar<\/strong><\/td>3rd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Summary:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Aetherbind<\/strong> \u2013 (Shield Pulse, Silence, Disenchant)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Vowshard<\/strong> \u2013 (Silence, Drain, Shield Pulse)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Gravetwist<\/strong> \u2013 (Shield Pulse, Mark, Reclaim)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Magnetar<\/strong> \u2013 (Blink, Ignite, Shield Pulse)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Strategic Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Aetherbind<\/strong> and Gravetwist<\/strong> offer defensive synergy<\/strong> with control tools like Silence and Mark<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vowshard<\/strong> is CE-focused, making it great for sustain-based decks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Magnetar<\/strong> balances aggression and defense \u2014 excellent for frontline hex control or retreating firelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n