Madness

When you select a Small Blind or Big Blind, Madness gains X0.5 Mult and destroys a random other joker.

Effect: When Small Blind or Big Blind is selected, gain X0.5 Mult and destroy a random Joker (Currently X1 Mult)

Madness gains X0.5 Mult when you select a Small or Big Blind in Balatro, then destroys a random joker. Uncommon, $7. Safe jokers and combos.

Cost: $7

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Madness

Feed it expendable Jokers so losing one at random doesn't hurt. Riff Raff generates Commons you can afford to lose; Antimatter adds a slot so you can warehouse fodder while stacking x0.5 each blind.

Pulls against: Critical keystone Jokers (avoid if your lineup is fragile)

Best synergies

Riff Raff
Antimatter (voucher)

How it works

When you select a Small Blind or Big Blind, Madness gains X0.5 Mult and destroys a random other joker. It does not trigger on Boss Blinds, and it cannot destroy Eternal jokers. It gains the Mult even when there is nothing to destroy. It is Uncommon, costs $7, available from the start, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Riff-Raff: Creates Common jokers to be destroyed instead of your good ones.
Blueprint: Copies Madness's current X Mult.
Brainstorm: Copies Madness from the leftmost slot.

Frequently asked questions

Does Madness destroy Eternal jokers?

No. Eternal jokers are safe.

Does Madness trigger on Boss Blinds?

No. Only on Small and Big Blinds.

Does Madness need other jokers to grow?

No. It gains X0.5 Mult even if there is nothing to destroy.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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