Clockwork Sawblades

Clockwork Sawblades (card 34) was introduced as a special rarity location card within the Illumineer's Quest: Palace Heist set. Designed to immerse players in the mechanical, high-stakes aesthetic of the Palace Heist storyline, the card depicts a central hazard within the game's vault environment. The illustration focuses on the intricate, brass-heavy industrial design characteristic of the set's setting, aiming to convey a sense of looming danger through kinetic art.

The card was developed by the game's creative team to serve as a tactical obstacle, requiring players to navigate timing-based mechanics during gameplay. Its reception has been largely positive among the dedicated community, who have praised the card for its thematic consistency and the way its design reflects the larger narrative arc of the Palace Heist expansion. It remains a notable piece of the set's inventory due to its specific functional role in the game's expanded quest structure.