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Slay the Spire 2
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Updated daily • Covers builds, relics, and strategies

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Three best entry points to begin your run planning immediately.

Beginner Guide

Core loop, turn sequencing, deck control, and elite route decisions.

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Characters

Character kits, starter relics, identity strengths, and build lanes.

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Card Tier List

Current card value, consistency picks, and scaling choices by archetype.

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Top Builds Right Now

Ironclad — Inferno Strength

Frontloaded strength scaling with high-act boss consistency.

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Silent — Venom Cycle

Poison stacking with controlled draw loops for elite routes.

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Defect — Orb Overload

Stable orb engine that ramps safely through longer fights.

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Most Used Cards

Spot Weakness

High-value scaling in strength routes.

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Catalyst

Core finisher in poison archetypes.

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Electrodynamics

Reliable multi-target pressure in orb builds.

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Meta Insights

Poison builds trending up

Recent patch pacing favors controlled scaling over burst-only lines.

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Orb Defect stabilizing

Consistency tools are outperforming glass-cannon routes.

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Early route greed punished

Safer act-1 sequencing remains strongest for long-run win rates.

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Most Viewed Guides

Beginner Guide

Best for first 3 runs and pathing mistakes.

Card Tier List

Fast card quality checks before each pick.

Co-op Strategy

Role splits and synergy planning for 4-player runs.

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Act 1 Survival Checklist

Best if you’re still stabilizing early elite routes.

Priority Card Picks

Fast card decisions for cleaner deck curves.

Latest Balance Notes

Meta-impact updates with source links.

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Recommended Setup

Beginner Build Pack

Curated starter build templates for first successful ascension clears.

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Deck Tracker Setup

Keep cleaner notes on card/relic outcomes between runs.

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Run Planning Kit

Simple checklist flow for route, reward, and risk decisions.

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FAQ

When did STS2 launch?

STS2 launched on March 5, 2026.

Does STS2 include multiplayer?

Yes. STS2 includes 4-player co-op at launch.

Will this guide stay updated?

Yes. This site tracks balance changes and expands with the live post-launch meta.

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