How to win with only one relic ?

[Buushido]

Hello, I try the 100% achievements and beat the game with one relic is more hardcore than beat the double final boss in A20 !!

I use the ironclad, do you have a tips ?

[Spawnling]

Trade starting relic
fight elites for better card rewards and extra gold
visit stores for potions and cards
other posts recommend defect or any other charcter that's not ironclad.

good luck.

[Buushido]

thanks I'll try with the deflect tommorow

[Nibbie]

It is largely up to what relic your random trade at the start gives you, a good energy relic for example can give a pretty good chance.

[Spawnling]

If you want to win with Ironclad you're looking for a Inflame, Limit Break combo.
Berserk+ also helps to compensate for your lack of energy.
Act 1 and if you are lucky you can go for Act 2 Elites for the increased card rarities and avoid act 3 elites, because they are deadly.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2241604339

The Silent can turtle up and Posion; e.g.
(Edit: You need to get lucky to get enough dex an low cost poison combined with catalysts.)

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2241637385

Defect hopes for Focus & Capacity...

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2241680705

Edit 2: No these screenshots are not for bragging, they are to give you some ideas as to what decks and paths can work.

[Spaghetti Boy]

I beat it by using ironclad and switching starting relic with the upgraded burning blood. An upgraded berserk is really handy and a classic limit break/strength/reaper is good or barricade/entrench also does the trick. Good luck!