Easy and reliable Embalming strategy

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I've found that making a team around Fool of Audacities is very effective for doing an Embalmer's Mark run. Basically, out of the accomplices with lower stat requirements (180 Challenge), Fool of Audacities is the only among them who can actually fill the role of a primary progressor. Building around Fool means you can minimize the Second Chances spent during attempts by just focusing on decently high Persuasive gear.

For the team: Ideally also draw Priest of Briars (Priest of Smiths works too, but doesn't use Persuasive, and can't clear your hand), third you'd want either Queen of Loins for clearing your hand, Queen of Cod for reducing your deck, or Priest of Smiths if you already have Briars (or vice versa).

The team I personally used was Fool of Audacities, Priest of Briars, and Queen of Loins.

My basic strategy involved playing a Priest card at least once for the Ace, building to 4 Prep, then playing Fool as often as possible. With the setup I had, I was able to generate at least one Preparations on almost every card. When you initially draw your first three cards, it's better to hold onto any Fool cards in your hand, and play other cards to generate Preparations. This saves you from needing to redraw Fool cards once you reach 4 Preparations. Almost every card I played besides Fool was checkless, just for Preparations or to redraw.

It was pretty consistent outside of one time when I got bad Tolerance RNG. I only used one Confident Smile in my whole run, but I likely didn't even need it. I'd say it's even theoretically doable for newer players who only recently unlocked Heart's Game, assuming you have a decent Persuasive and are willing to spend Second chances.