Hit the Road

Hit the Road gains X0.5 Mult for each Jack you discard during the current round.

Effect: This Joker gains X0.5 Mult for every Jack discarded this round (Currently X1 Mult)

Hit the Road gains X0.5 Mult for every Jack you discard this round in Balatro. Rare, $8. Unlock: discard 5 Jacks at once. Combos and tips.

Cost: $8

Rarity: Rare

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Discard 5 Jacks at the same time.

How to play Hit the Road

Discard batches of Jacks each round to ramp xMult quickly; use extra discards and draw manipulation to line them up.

Pulls against: Banner/Delayed Gratification (anti discard plans)

Best synergies

Drunkard
Walkie Talkie/Certificate (to find Jacks)

How it works

Hit the Road gains X0.5 Mult for each Jack you discard during the current round. The bonus resets at the end of every round, so you rebuild it each Blind. It is Rare, costs $8, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Discard 5 Jacks at the same time.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Drunkard: One more discard each round to throw Jacks.
Merry Andy: Three more discards each round for many more Jacks.
Blueprint: Copies the X Mult you built that round.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hit the Road keep its Mult between rounds?

No. It resets at the end of each round.

How do I unlock Hit the Road?

Discard five Jacks in a single discard.

Which jokers clash with Hit the Road?

Burglar removes your discards, so Hit the Road cannot grow.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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