{"id":1350,"date":"2025-04-14T13:14:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hexarionconquest.com\/content\/?page_id=1350"},"modified":"2025-04-14T13:15:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:15:16","slug":"clone-decoy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hexarionconquest.com\/content\/howtoplay\/the-edicts\/clone-decoy\/","title":{"rendered":"Clone Decoy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Clone Decoy<\/strong> is a Variable Edict<\/strong> in Hexarion Conquest<\/em> that creates a temporary illusion to protect your Hexmaster from harm. It\u2019s a purely defensive ability<\/strong>, ideal for dodging high-value attacks or baiting your opponent into wasting a turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clone Decoy \u2013 Edict Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Effect:<\/strong>
This Hexmaster cannot take damage<\/strong> during your opponent\u2019s 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 Defense \/ Illusion<\/td><\/tr>
Target<\/strong><\/td>Self<\/td><\/tr>
Effect<\/strong><\/td>Prevents all incoming damage<\/strong> for 1 full opponent turn<\/td><\/tr>
Status Applied<\/strong><\/td>Treated as a \u201cClone Decoy\u201d state \u2014 tracked via Runed Siglum<\/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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  • Dodge lethal<\/strong> Edicts like Arcshock<\/em>, Ignite<\/em>, or Backstab<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bait enemies<\/strong> into targeting you while you can\u2019t be hurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hold position<\/strong> on critical zones (like the Resonance Hex)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use before a Reclaim or CE ramp turn<\/strong> to ensure survival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Rules Clarifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Clone Decoy blocks only damage<\/strong>, not:\n
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      • Silence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Root<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Push<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mark<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Effect ends after your opponent\u2019s next turn<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s a single-turn damage shield<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Clone Decoy does not stack<\/strong> with Shielded \u2014 but you may choose which triggers first if both are active<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Glyphexes Containing Clone Decoy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Glyphex Name<\/strong><\/th>Clone Decoy Position<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Glyphex of the Hollow Path<\/strong><\/td>2nd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
        Siegebreak<\/strong><\/td>3rd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Clone Decoy Glyphexes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Glyphex of the Hollow Path<\/strong> \u2013 (Push, Clone Decoy, Blink)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Siegebreak<\/strong> \u2013 (Push, Channel, Clone Decoy)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Strategic Insight:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Both Glyphexes offer mobility + protection<\/strong> options, ideal for Rogues<\/strong>, Clerics<\/strong>, or support Hexmasters<\/strong> that need to survive while enabling combos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Clone Decoy<\/strong> is especially effective when you suspect burst damage<\/strong> or AoE threats<\/strong> (e.g. Arcshock<\/em>, Ignite<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Great for stalling out enemy Edicts<\/strong> while holding critical objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n