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Darv
“The Hoarder”
Added in patch v0.98.3
Greeting
“...where did I put... Oh! Come to see my collection!? Take anything from that pile over there, put it to good use!”
Properties
Characters
5
unique dialogues
Voice Lines
32
total lines
Blessing Pool
12
3 offered per visit
Lore & Background
Darv is a scatter-brained collector who rode into the Spire on his trusty steed after catching the scent of treasure when it reopened. His blessing pool is essentially the classic Boss Relic collection from the first game, offering foundational, run-defining mechanics without convoluted gimmicks. He recognizes returning adventurers and maintains character-specific banter about their gear and motivations.
Blessing Strategy
Darv is the "safe" Ancient, providing well-tested mechanics. Runic Pyramid (retain your hand between turns) unlocks powerful combo potential. Empty Cage (remove 2 cards) is superb for tightening your deck. Ectoplasm grants energy but blocks gold gain — usually a worthwhile trade in Act 2. Exercise caution with Snecko Eye (randomized card costs) and Sozu (blocks potions). Pandora's Box (transform all Strikes and Defends) is high-variance but can reshape a run entirely.
Greeting
Darv
“...where did I put... Oh! Come to see my collection!? Take anything from that pile over there, put it to good use!”
Lore
“Spire’s reopened eh? More treasures for my collection!” Darv smelled riches in the air and entered the Spire on his trusty steed.
Unlocked Ancient: Darv, The Hoarder, will now show up in your future runs...
Encounter Choices
Darv, 'The Hoarder', is unique — he can appear in both Act 2 and Act 3. He offers 3 blessings from a pool of 10 (8 shared across acts + 2 act-specific). His offerings include powerful classics like Snecko Eye, Runic Pyramid, and Pandora's Box, often with significant tradeoffs.
Blessing Pool
Upon pickup, Transform 3 3, then Upgrade them.
Elites drop an additional Relic when defeated.
Upon pickup, obtain a unique Curse and 3 Relics.
Upon pickup, obtain an Ancient Card.
Upon pickup, remove 2 cards from your Deck.
Transform ALL Strikes and Defends.
At the end of your turn, you no longer discard your Hand.
At the start of your turn, draw 2 additional cards. Start each combat Confused.
You can no longer gain Gold. Gain 1 at the start of each turn.
Gain 1 at the start of each turn. You can no longer obtain potions.
Gain 2 Energy at the start of each turn. ALL enemies start combat with 1 Strength.
Gain 2 Energy at the start of each turn. You cannot play more than 1 card per turn.
Character Dialogue
Darv has unique dialogue for each character across multiple visits.
First Visit
Here, take one of these forgotten gems with ya!
Return Visit
I’ve got things to do today! Take whatever ya want from that pile!!