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Drain<\/strong> is a Variable Edict<\/strong> in Hexarion Conquest<\/em> that steals Core Energy (CE<\/strong>) from your opponent \u2014 giving you a tactical edge in both resource management and tempo. It\u2019s one of the few Edicts that affects the Home Base directly<\/strong>, making it a powerful tool for disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drain \u2013 Edict Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Effect:<\/strong>
Steal 1 CE<\/strong> from your opponent if they have more than 1 CE<\/strong>.
You gain that CE immediately.<\/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 Resource Control<\/td><\/tr>
Target<\/strong><\/td>Opponent’s Home Base (not a Hexmaster)<\/td><\/tr>
Effect<\/strong><\/td>Opponent loses 1 CE<\/strong>, you gain 1 CE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Restriction<\/strong><\/td>Can only be used<\/strong> if the opponent has more than 1 CE<\/strong> at the time of activation<\/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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  • Slow down enemy upgrades<\/strong> or revival plays by draining key CE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hit CE mid-turn, making it harder for the opponent to activate powerful Edicts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Combine with Channel<\/strong> or Reclaim<\/strong> to snowball a resource advantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use strategically<\/strong> \u2014 timing is crucial, since you can’t Drain if the enemy only has 1 CE left<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Clarifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Drain does not deal damage<\/strong> \u2014 it affects resources<\/strong>, not units<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If your opponent has only 1 CE<\/strong>, Drain cannot be activated<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If you\u2019re already at 3 CE<\/strong>, the stolen CE becomes overflow<\/strong>, usable until the end of your turn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Does not<\/strong> affect Glyphexes directly \u2014 but can disrupt their Attunement plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Glyphexes Containing Drain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Glyphex Name<\/strong><\/th>Drain Position<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Echofang<\/strong><\/td>3rd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Vowshard<\/strong><\/td>2nd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr>
      Tempestroot<\/strong><\/td>2nd Variable Edict<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Strategic Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Echofang<\/strong> offers drain + flanking<\/strong>, ideal for aggressive control<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Vowshard<\/strong> is tuned for CE denial + support<\/strong>, great in grindy matches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tempestroot<\/strong> enables terrain + CE pressure<\/strong>, forcing tough revival choices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n