Welp, that.
Sometimes, when navigating the Clockworks, I find that certain attacks are absurdingly strong. Way stronger than what they should be, or what they actually just were.
For example, a Mecha Knight charge usually leaves my shield in orange and pushes me away. Maybe break it, and deal a little damage. Two days ago, a Mecha Knight (depth 22) charged, broke my full shield and took nearly half of my health away.