Original Starter Deck (Core Set 2026)

Trish Scarborough Strategy Tips

Trish is a clever undercover operative who excels at slipping away from enemies and gathering clues. Her extra evade action and signature Covert Ops allow her to move quickly around the map or dig through her deck for staple cards such as Olivier Bishop and Magnifying Glass.

As a Rogue, Trish has access to strong resource generators such as Thieves' Kit and Sticky Fingers. Use resources gained from those to pay for skill boosts via Silver Tongue or Sharp Rhetoric to ensure you oversucceed by 2 or more. This focus on oversuccess, in turn, will get you the most value from cards such as Lucky Cigarette Case or Breaking and Entering!

Fingerprint Kit, Working a Hunch, and Deduction offer additional ways to grab more clues quickly. You’ll need to hang on to at least one of those clues in case the shadowy Black Chamber Operative appears, which can turn Trish’s penchant for evasion against her. Although Trish excels more at evading enemies than defeating them, the M1903 Hammerless is just what she needs to keep the Operative off her tail permanently.

During the mythos phase, Trish’s low willpower makes her especially vulnerable to many treacheries, which is why you’ll want to hang on to enough resources to boost Sharp Rhetoric when needed. Should you find yourself out of options, the helpful Laboratory Assistant can grab you some cards and soak some damage or horror you might incur.

Upgrading Trish Scarborough

After you have played through the first scenario with Trish, consider her playstyle and how you would like to support that playstyle with your deckbuilding upgrades. For instance, you could spend 2 experience on the Sticky Fingers (2) upgrade to give that asset the fast keyword. If you want to lean into the class’ exceptional economy, spend 3 experience on Another Day, Another Dollar or Decisive Strike. You could also purchase Mysterious Grimoire to help you dig for key assets throughout the game.

You have numerous different upgrade options. Think about how you enjoy playing Trish and what cards you tend to gravitate toward, and use your experience on the cards that excite you the most!