Slay the Spire 2 (sts2) Guides
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Spire Codex is now on Overwolf. Get the in-game overlay with live card lookups and one-click run uploads. Learn more →Spire Codex is now on Overwolf. Get the in-game overlay with live card lookups and one-click run uploads. Learn more →Community strategy guides, character breakdowns, and tips for climbing the Spire.
Everything in the July 30 beta patch, pulled from the game files: the Silent poison shake-up, the Mirage and Pillar reverts, a new keyboard-only mode, and the changes the patch notes left out.
Everything in the July 16 beta patch, pulled from the game files: two new Neow relics, the reworks, the rarity shuffle, and the changes the patch notes left out. Updated with the v0.109.1 hotfix and the staged content sitting in the files.
Every Slay the Spire 2 boss and elite ranked by how many runs it actually ends, from 800,000+ community runs, with the fights each character should fear most.
The strongest build archetypes for every Slay the Spire 2 character, assembled from the community's highest-rated cards and relics rather than theorycrafting.
The full Slay the Spire 2 roster: which of the original four return, who the two new characters are, and the answer to whether the Watcher and her stances made it in.
Slay the Spire 2 co-op explained: how multiplayer runs work, the co-op card pool, and what 300,000+ multiplayer runs say about difficulty per party size.
Every enchantment in Slay the Spire 2 with current effects straight from the game files, plus every relic and event that grants them and the combos worth building around.
Every Slay the Spire 2 keyword, buff, debuff, and orb with current-patch definitions from the game files, organized by what is universal and what belongs to each character.
What the Lantern Key does in Slay the Spire 2: where the event appears, what each choice is worth, and what keeping the key unlocks.
Slay the Spire 2 sits at Mixed on Steam. Here is what the numbers look like, what Mega Crit has changed in response, and what 830,000 community runs say about who is still playing.
The most popular Slay the Spire 2 Workshop mods right now, what they do, and how the Spire Codex companion mod turns your runs into live stats.
The best Defect cards in Slay the Spire 2 right now, ranked by Codex Score from community runs, including why the most-picked rare underperforms its reputation.
The best Ironclad cards in Slay the Spire 2 right now, ranked by Codex Score from community-submitted runs, with the picks worth forcing and the traps to skip.
The best Necrobinder cards in Slay the Spire 2 right now, ranked by Codex Score from community runs, featuring the highest-rated card in the entire game.
How Neow works in Slay the Spire 2: her full relic pool, the curse exclusion rules, and what community runs say about which offer to take.
The best Regent cards in Slay the Spire 2 right now, ranked by Codex Score from community runs, plus the 9%-pick-rate sleeper and the most-drafted trap.
The best Silent cards in Slay the Spire 2 right now, ranked by Codex Score from community runs, including the most underrated pick on the whole roster.
An in-depth look at Necrobinder's three most powerful utility cards — Graveblast, Dredge, and Transfigure — and the loops they enable for multiplying card value.
An offensive playstyle for Necrobinder that focuses on burst damage and a trimmed deck to kill enemies before they overwhelm you. Tested across 6 runs with 5 wins.
Everything you need to know to start your first run in Slay the Spire 2. Covers core mechanics, basic strategy, and tips for new players.
A comprehensive guide covering core strategies every new player should know — deckbuilding, map pathing, relics, campfires, potions, and boss preparation.
A guide to reading enemy intents, understanding encounter compositions, and developing strategies for each act's challenges.