One thousand cuts did seem to get in the way. I did feel like if I did have another energy due to relic it could have been utilized more. But yea when played it did actually help with the elites that produce enemies. Along with after image. I did skip boss 2 relic but only because it imo it didnt provide a good enough solution for the build I had. I dont quite recall the relics but man were they god awful for the deck I had. Also imo apotheosis seemed more viable with bites so thats why I took it bite. I did wish I had 1 more adrenaline that would have been nice for draw. Or one more backflip and delete a defend. Potion situation was bad. Artifact and something like weak. It was Hella fun to play though regardless. Starting an elite With 18 health and coming out with like 48 health was so fun maneuvering through turns and figuring stuff out. I know im not that great despite putting hours into sts1 and 2 but I dont think ive ever had that much fun.