Snecko

Snecko is an Act 2 normal enemy with 112-118 HP. Its primary mechanic is Eye Gouge, which applies Confused to the player at the start of combat. Confused randomizes the Energy cost of every card in the player's hand each time a new hand is drawn (costs become 0, 1, 2, or 3 randomly). Snecko itself attacks with Bite (12-16 damage) and Tail Whip (8-12 damage and 2 Weak).

Snecko is uniquely threatening because Confused can make your hand completely unplayable if high-cost cards randomize up to 3 Energy or unaffordable. Conversely, Confused can also make expensive cards cost 0, enabling powerful plays. The Snecko Eye relic deliberately provides permanent Confused with a larger hand size, which is how Confused is typically leveraged by players. Against Snecko, managing with whatever card costs arise and having healing or potions available provides the best resilience.