Runner

Effect: Gains +15 Chips if played hand contains a Straight (Currently +0Chips)

BalatroBuddy tier: C (Our opinion)

Runner in Balatro: Gains +15 Chips if played hand contains a Straight (Currently +0Chips). Rarity, cost, unlock, synergies, and how to play it.

Cost: $5

Rarity: Common

Category: Additive Chip Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Runner

Focus on Straights. The Order multiplies Straight hands by x3; Four Fingers lets Straights form with 4 cards, increasing frequency so Runner's chip bonus converts reliably into score.

Best synergies

  • The Order
  • Four Fingers

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