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Slay the Spire 2
Slay the Spire 2
0.100.0|Mar 20, 2026
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Beta Patch Notes - v0.100.0

4/5 Significant

Major balance overhaul targeting infinite combos alongside the introduction of Phobia Mode and significant reworks for Ironclad, Silent, and Regent.

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Key Changes

  • 1Major balance pass targeting infinite combos via card reworks for Ironclad and Silent
  • 2Introduction of Phobia Mode with bespoke assets for creepy enemies
  • 3Two new Neow blessings: Hefty Tablet and Neow's Talisman
  • 4Extensive buffs to the Regent class, including Kingly Punch and Heirloom Hammer
  • 5Shop relics now cost 25 Gold less, but gold-generating relics no longer appear at Merchants
  • 6Reworked Doormaker and Skulking Colony enemies with deadlier movesets
  • 7Void Form nerfed with Ethereal keyword and changed upgrade path
  • 8Hotfix (Defect) nerfed with Exhaust keyword
  • 9Discovery now makes generated cards free to play, including Star costs
  • 10New card portraits and visual effects for energy gain

All Changes

🔥Ironclad(10)

  • changeDominate: Reworked Dominate: Now a 1-cost Uncommon Skill that applies 1(2) Vulnerable and gains 1 Strength for each Vulnerable on the enemy (Exhausts).
  • changeExpect a Fight: Reworked Expect a Fight: Now a 2(1) cost Skill that gains Energy for each Attack in hand but prevents further Energy gain that turn.
  • changeSpite: Reworked Spite: Now a 0-cost Attack dealing 5 damage; hits 2(3) times if you lost HP this turn.
  • changeStoke: Reworked Stoke: Now a 1-cost Rare Skill that exhausts your hand and adds a random (Upgraded) card for each exhausted card.
  • buffBreak: Buffed Break: Energy cost decreased from 2 to 1 and damage increased from 20(25) to 20(30).
  • buffCinder: Buffed Cinder: Damage increased from 17(22) to 18(24).
  • buffFight Me!: Buffed Fight Me!: Self-Strength gain increased from 2(3) to 3(4).
  • nerfForgotten Ritual: Nerfed Forgotten Ritual: Card now has the Exhaust keyword.
  • buffHemokinesis: Buffed Hemokinesis: Damage increased from 14(19) to 15(20).
  • buffTremble: Buffed Tremble: Vulnerable application increased from 2(3) to 3(4).

🗡️Silent(8)

  • changePrepare: Reworked Prepared into Prepare: Now a 1-cost Common Skill that discards 2 cards to gain 2(3) Energy next turn.
  • nerfAnticipate: Nerfed Anticipate: Dexterity gain decreased from 3(5) to 2(3).
  • nerfCorrosive Wave: Nerfed Corrosive Wave: Poison application decreased from 3(4) to 2(3).
  • nerfFlick-Flack: Nerfed Flick-Flack: Damage decreased from 7(9) to 6(8).
  • buffGrand Finale: Buffed Grand Finale: Damage increased from 50(60) to 60(75).
  • nerfPinpoint: Nerfed Pinpoint: Damage decreased from 17(22) to 15(19).
  • buffSkewer: Buffed Skewer: Damage increased from 7(10) to 8(11).
  • nerfUntouchable: Nerfed Untouchable: Block gain decreased from 9(12) to 7(9).

👑Regent(19)

  • changeGlow: Reworked Glow: Now a 1-cost Common Skill that gains 1(2) Stars and draws 1 card this turn and 1 card next turn.
  • nerfAlignment: Nerfed Alignment: Star cost increased from 2 to 3.
  • changeBEGONE!: Changed BEGONE!: Now a Skill that deals no damage and creates Minion Strike instead of Minion Dive Bomb.
  • buffBundle of Joy: Buffed Bundle of Joy: Energy cost decreased from 2 to 1.
  • changeCHARGE!!: Changed CHARGE!!: Now creates Minion Dive Bomb cards instead of Minion Strike.
  • buffCollision Course: Buffed Collision Course: Damage increased from 9(12) to 11(15).
  • buffGather Light: Buffed Gather Light: Block increased from 7(10) to 8(11).
  • buffHeirloom Hammer: Buffed Heirloom Hammer: Damage increased from 17(22) to 20(25).
  • buffI Am Invincible: Buffed I Am Invincible: Block increased from 9(12) to 10(13).
  • buffKingly Kick: Buffed Kingly Kick: Damage increased from 24(30) to 27(35).
  • buffKingly Punch: Buffed Kingly Punch: Base damage increased to 8(10) and scaling damage increased from 3(5) to 4(6).
  • buffMinion Dive Bomb: Buffed Minion Dive Bomb: Energy cost decreased from 1 to 0.
  • nerfMinion Strike: Nerfed Minion Strike: Damage decreased from 7(10) to 6(9).
  • buffParry: Buffed Parry: Block increased from 6(9) to 8(11).
  • buffPatter: Buffed Patter: Block increased from 8(10) to 9(11).
  • buffSolar Strike: Buffed Solar Strike: Damage increased from 8(9) to 9(10).
  • buffSpoils of Battle: Buffed Spoils of Battle: Forge value increased from 10(15) to 12(17).
  • nerfVoid Form: Nerfed Void Form: Now has Ethereal; upgrade now removes Ethereal instead of adding +1 card.
  • buffWrought in War: Buffed Wrought in War: Forge value increased from 5(7) to 7(9).

💀Necrobinder(10)

  • nerfBanshee's Cry: Nerfed Banshee's Cry: Cost increased from 6 to 9(7) and upgrade no longer increases damage.
  • nerfBorrowed Time: Nerfed Borrowed Time: Self-Doom increased from 3(3) to 6(3) and energy gain no longer increases on upgrade.
  • nerfCapture Spirit: Nerfed Capture Spirit: HP loss and Souls generated decreased from 3(4) to 2(3).
  • buffDanse Macabre: Buffed Danse Macabre: Block increased from 3(4) to 4(6).
  • buffDebilitate: Buffed Debilitate: Damage increased from 7(9) to 10(12).
  • changeDefy: Changed Defy: Upgrade now increases Block by +3 instead of +1, but no longer increases Weak.
  • nerfDirge: Nerfed Dirge: Card now has the Exhaust keyword.
  • changeGrave Warden: Changed Grave Warden: Upgrade now provides 8(11) Block but no longer upgrades the Soul.
  • buffSculpting Strike: Buffed Sculpting Strike: Damage increased from 8(11) to 9(12).
  • nerfSeance: Nerfed Seance: Cost increased from 0 to 1(0) and upgrade no longer creates a Soul+.

🤖Defect(2)

  • nerfHotfix: Nerfed Hotfix: Now has Exhaust; upgrade removes Exhaust instead of increasing Focus.
  • buffRocket Punch: Buffed Rocket Punch: Cost reduction effect now lasts until played rather than ending at turn's end.

⚪Colorless Cards(6)

  • changeHidden Gem: Reworked Hidden Gem: Now a 1-cost Skill that gives a random card in your Draw Pile without Replay 'Replay 2(3)'.
  • buffSeeker Strike: Buffed Seeker Strike: Damage increased from 6(9) to 9(12).
  • changeDiscovery: Changed Discovery: Generated cards are now 'free to play' this turn, which includes reducing Star costs to 0.
  • buffEternal Armor: Buffed Eternal Armor: Plating increased from 7(9) to 9(12).
  • changeHidden Gem: Changed Hidden Gem: Can no longer be generated in combat by effects like Skill Potion.
  • changeProduction: Changed Production: Upgrade now provides +1 additional Energy instead of losing Exhaust.

👾Enemies(17)

  • changeDoormaker: Reworked Doormaker with a new moveset.
  • changeSkulking Colony: Reworked Skulking Colony to have a deadlier moveset.
  • nerfBygone Effigy: Nerfed Bygone Effigy: Damage decreased from 15(17) to 13(15).
  • buffByrdonis: Buffed Byrdonis: Swoop attack damage increased from 16(18) to 17(19).
  • changeCalcified Cultist: Changed Calcified Cultist + Toadpole encounter: Toadpole replaced by Seapunk.
  • buffRocket Claw: Buffed Rocket Claw: HP increased to 199(209), Rage Strength buffed to 6, and Charge Up scales better on Ascension.
  • buffCrusher Claw: Buffed Crusher Claw: HP increased to 209(219), Rage Strength buffed to 6, and Adapt scales better on Ascension.
  • nerfDecimillipede: Nerfed Decimillipede: HP decreased to 40(46) - 46(52).
  • nerfFabricator: Nerfed Fabricator: HP of all bots decreased by 5.
  • changeTunneler: Changed Tunneler encounter: Bowlbug replaced by Chomper which gives Dazed status cards on turn 1.
  • nerfLiving Fog: Nerfed Living Fog: Gas Bomb HP decreased from 10(12) to 7(8).
  • buffThe Lost and The Forgotten: Buffed The Lost and The Forgotten: Stat stealing increased at A9, and The Forgotten deals extra damage based on Dexterity.
  • changeNibbit: Changed Nibbit: Now properly scales Strength, damage, and Block on Ascension 8 and 9.
  • nerfPhantasmal Gardeners: Nerfed Phantasmal Gardeners: HP decreased to 26(27)-31(32).
  • buffSeapunk: Buffed Seapunk: Sea Kick damage increased from 11(12) to 11(13).
  • nerfTerror Eel: Nerfed Terror Eel: Crash damage and Thrash Vigor scaling reduced.
  • changeTest Subject: Changed Test Subject: Phase 2 no longer uses Pounce; repeats Multi Claw every turn.

🏺Relics & Potions(8)

  • buffAmethyst Aubergine: Buffed Amethyst Aubergine: Gold gain increased from 10 to 15.
  • buffBook of Five Rings: Buffed Book of Five Rings: Healing increased from 15 to 20.
  • buffBowler Hat: Buffed Bowler Hat: Gold gain increased from 20% to 25%.
  • buffPermafrost: Buffed Permafrost: Block gain increased from 6 to 7.
  • buffPlanisphere: Buffed Planisphere: HP gain increased from 4 to 5.
  • buffStone Cracker: Buffed Stone Cracker: Now works in all combats but only upgrades 2 cards.
  • buffMerchant: All relics in the Merchant shop now cost 25 Gold less.
  • nerfMerchant: Relics that generate Gold (Bowler Hat, Amethyst Aubergine) no longer appear at the Merchant.

🐋Ancients(7)

  • newHefty Tablet: Added new Neow blessing: Hefty Tablet - Choose 1 of 3 Rare cards to add to your deck; add 1 Injury to your deck.
  • newNeow's Talisman: Added new Neow blessing: Neow's Talisman - Upgrade 1 Strike and 1 Defend.
  • buffNeow's Fury: Buffed Neow's Fury: Number of cards returned to hand now upgrades from 2 to 3.
  • nerfNeow's Leafy Poultice: Nerfed Neow's Leafy Poultice: Max HP loss increased from 10 to 12.
  • nerfNeow's Precarious Shears: Nerfed Neow's Precarious Shears: Self-damage increased from 13 to 16.
  • changeTanx's Tri-Boomerang: Changed Tanx's Tri-Boomerang: Instinct enchantment now doubles damage on Attacks instead of reducing cost.
  • changeVakuu's Preserved Fog: Changed Vakuu's Preserved Fog: Cards removed decreased from 5 to 3; Folly curse is now Ethereal.

❓Events(6)

  • changeDense Vegetation: Changed Dense Vegetation: Trudge On option now costs 8 HP for 61-99 Gold.
  • changeEndless Conveyor: Changed Endless Conveyor: Minimum gold requirement increased to 120; Grab off the Belt cost increased to 40 Gold.
  • changeGrave of the Forgotten: Changed Grave of the Forgotten: Now requires every player to have an Exhaust card in their deck to spawn.
  • changeMorphic Grove: Changed Morphic Grove: Now requires 2 transformable cards; Group option costs all gold; now a collaborative event in multiplayer.
  • changeSpirit Grafter: Changed Spirit Grafter: Rejection option now costs 10 HP to upgrade a card.
  • changeThe Round Tea Party: Changed The Round Tea Party: Now requires all players to have at least 12 HP to spawn.

⚙️Gameplay Systems(4)

  • newDeprecated Card: Added Deprecated Card placeholder to replace cards removed from the game during active runs.
  • nerfGloom Ascension: Gloom Ascension now affects '?' rooms.
  • changePowers: Power values are now capped at 999,999,999.
  • removeDaily Runs: Epochs and certain character stats can no longer be acquired or updated in Daily or Custom runs.

👥Multiplayer(5)

  • nerfBeacon of Hope: Nerfed Beacon of Hope: Effect can no longer be stacked.
  • nerfBelieve in You: Nerfed Believe in You: Energy gain decreased from 3(4) to 2(3).
  • nerfHuddle Up: Nerfed Huddle Up: Card now has the Exhaust keyword.
  • newUI: Added a toggle to disable map drawings in multiplayer sessions.
  • changeUI: The invite button now uses a controller hotkey instead of manual navigation.

🎨Visuals & UI(6)

  • newPhobia Mode: Introduced Phobia Mode with bespoke assets for Hive backgrounds, The Insatiable, Phrog Parasite, Wrigglers, Terror Eel, and Entomancer.
  • newCard Art: Added card portraits for Gang Up, Seeker Strike, Spinner, Volley, Knockdown, and Lift.
  • newVFX: Added character-specific VFX for gaining energy.
  • changeRelic Art: Updated asset for Kifuda relic and added placeholder sketches for Neow's Talisman and Hefty Tablet.
  • newUI: Added icon and disclaimers to the top bar indicating when Epochs or Achievements cannot be earned.
  • newTreasure Chests: Players can now skip relics received at treasure chests.

🐛Bug Fixes(6)

  • fixSystem: Fixed Fatal Error when syncing Steam cloud saves and rare save reset bug.
  • fixUI: Fixed exploit allowing controller navigation to card grid during preview screens.
  • fixSystem: Fixed various crashes related to thin slice VFX, screen transitions, and creature deaths.
  • fixRelics: Fixed issue where predetermined relic rewards would randomize after saving and quitting.
  • fixGameplay: Fixed softlocks involving 0-option card selection, Rip and Tear transformation, and Vakuu's Whispering Earring.
  • fixMultiplayer: Fixed multiplayer sync issues related to OS languages and state divergence with Imbued enchantment.

Summary

Balance & Anti-Infinite Measures

This major beta update focuses on curbing infinite loops by reworking key cards like Expect a Fight and Prepare. General systems have been adjusted, including a 25 Gold reduction for all shop relics, while gold-generating relics have been removed from the Merchant's inventory to tighten the economy.

New Content & Phobia Mode

A new Phobia Mode introduces bespoke assets for creepy enemies like the Terror Eel and Wrigglers. Two new Neow blessings, Hefty Tablet and Neow's Talisman, provide more starting deck variety. Additionally, several cards received new portrait art and visual effects.

Character & Enemy Adjustments

Every character class received balance tweaks. The Regent saw the most extensive changes with over 15 buffs to cards like Kingly Punch and Heirloom Hammer. Enemies like the Doormaker and Skulking Colony have been reworked with deadlier movesets, while several Act 1 and Act 2 encounters were rebalanced for Ascension scaling.

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