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Base Value Versus Scaling For Hands
- Balatro separates base hand value from scaling to reflect how easy each hand is to push later in a run.
- Hands that are easier to build get lower scaling while rare, hard-to-push hands scale faster.
Game Favours Hedging Not Glass Cannons
- Balatro rewards risk mitigation over pure glass-cannon builds because bosses and late-game support counter greedy strategies.
- The game encourages hedging rather than all-in single-suit or single-hand approaches.
Prepare Secondary Strategies Early
- Expect uncertainty and plan for any boss; treat each run as if any blind could appear next.
- Build secondary strategies early so a single boss doesn't abruptly end your run.