Cards

Overview

Cards are Forsaken World's collectible buff system — equippable item-cards that grant passive stat bonuses when slotted into your character. Unlike gear refining or embedding, cards are class-agnostic and stack across multiple slots, making them a flexible power layer for any build.

This article covers card types, slots, acquisition methods, and how to assemble effective card decks for PvE and PvP.

Card Slot Mechanics

Characters have a fixed number of card slots unlocked through level progression and questing. Each slot accepts one card, and cards rotate freely — swap them mid-game without penalty.

Each card provides:

• Primary stat (HP / Attack / Defense / Mastery / Resist)
• Secondary effect (proc on attack, buff during a state, etc.)
• Set bonus when multiple cards from the same set are equipped

You can collect cards by earning them as quest rewards, defeating monsters, finding them in hidden places, purchasing them at the auction, and more.

When you hover over a card, the following information appears:

• Name;
• Read/Can be read/Can be read at level N (if your level is too low, where N is the required level);
• Energy cost for studying;
• Collection name;
• Main thesis of the story recorded on the card.

To read a card, right-click on it to open its description. To add a new card to your collection, press the glowing "Record" button—this consumes 1 unit of energy, the item disappears, and the entry is added to the achievement book.

To read recorded cards or learn about those not yet studied, go to Achievements (L), find Chronicles --> Stories on the right page, select the desired subsection, double-click on it with the left mouse button, and view the card of interest.

Studying cards can earn you certain achievements, detailed in the article "Achievements."

By learning all the cards from the lists below, your character will receive the Order "History of Gold".

Starting Locations

Sanctuary

Winter Heights

Twilight Edge

World Weave

Great Valley

Great Valley

Free Harbor

Sands of Oblivion

Wonderwood

Darkwood

Smoky Wasteland

Dream Thicket

Freedom Islands

FAQ

Q: Where do I get cards? A: Multiple sources — Eyrda Gallery, instance drops (especially endgame instances), event rewards, and crafting via specific NPCs. Most starter cards come from quest rewards.

Q: Card stat priorities by class? A: Tanks — HP + Defense + Resist cards. DPS — Attack + Crit + Mastery cards. Healers — Healing power + MP regen cards. PvP — Anti-control + Defense cards regardless of class.

Q: Can I trade cards between characters? A: Most cards are bind-on-use; some are bind-on-equip allowing trade before slotting. Check the tooltip before committing.

Q: What's the highest-value card for new players? A: HP cards from early instances — the buffer they provide makes solo levelling much smoother.

See Also

• Embedding — gem socket buff system (different from cards)
• Refining — gear progression
• Talismans — alternate buff layer
• Main site: Class guides