Who would have thought that even after getting a large quantity of nerfs from the unique Slay the Spire, we’d nonetheless be right here, all these years later, taking part in poison decks!
Actually, I climbed all the best way to Ascension 10 with the Silent, making an attempt out each sort of deck I might; Sly-Discard centered decks, Shiv decks, heavy-defence decks, and but, as soon as extra, I used to be drawn to the poison.
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Whereas these different decks do work pretty properly, there’s one thing in regards to the consistency of the poison builds that the others battle to duplicate. Whereas different decks attempt desperately to get previous high-blocking monsters, poison cuts proper via, corrupting them from inside.
So, let’s check out the Silent in Slay The Spire 2, and simply find out how to take advantage of her potent poison powers.
Construct Overview
Douse your opponents in poison, and watch them endure! Straightforward, proper? Effectively, I’m afraid it’s not all the time that straightforward.
Poison has all the time been a particularly potent technique in Slay The Spire. Not solely does it get previous your opponents’ block, however it triggers firstly of their flip, not like Debuffs like Doom, which set off on the finish.
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Whereas Poison is wonderful whenever you’ve constructed up sufficient stacks, the deck might be sluggish, particularly firstly of the sport. If the rewards don’t feed you the correct quantity of playing cards to get the stacks going, Act 1 might be particularly punishing. On this case, we have to run fairly a couple of blocking playing cards to assist us survive.
Attempt to lower as many pointless playing cards out of your deck as attainable, via random occasions and thru the store. Strikes ought to be the very first thing to chop, as our bodily assaults are going to be few and much between right here.
You’ll be able to concentrate on relics that offer you Dexterity or different playing cards which hold you alive. By the point you hit late Act 2 / Early Act 3, the construct ought to begin to take form.
Key Playing cards
Toxic Potential
What makes this deck so constant is the abundance of Frequent and Unusual Poison playing cards. These are all fairly robust and construct a stable basis for the deck.
Nonetheless, there are a couple of uncommon playing cards which are fairly essential to have. You don’t must have all of them, and in some instances, you may really get by with out them, however should you see them supplied, you’ll instantly wish to snap them up.
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Card Title |
Rarity |
Description |
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Poisoned Stab |
Frequent |
It is a actually easy card that provides a pleasant chunk of injury and poison. Don’t be afraid to improve this ASAP. |
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Lethal Poison |
Frequent |
That is typically your bread and butter for inflicting poison. Not tremendous highly effective, however this ability tag will assist us in a while. |
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Bubble Bubble |
Unusual |
When you do must have poison already inflicted in your opponents, this card offers an enormous 9 poison for 1 power. |
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Mirage |
Unusual |
That is a tremendous blocking software when your poison reaches larger stacks. It may possibly prevent when enemies are about to supply an enormous assault. Nonetheless, do keep in mind that this card exhausts, so put it aside for particular conditions. |
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Noxious Fumes |
Unusual |
This card can really feel just a little sluggish at occasions, and works higher when you will have a good quantity of power and draw era. Taking part in this early within the combat is crucial. |
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Burst |
Uncommon |
As a result of this deck is very skill-reliant, doubling the quantity of poison you may inflict is extraordinarily highly effective. This could additionally provide help to whenever you want just a little additional block to get by. |
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Envenom |
Uncommon |
This one is just a little situational and may solely be picked up should you can afford the excessive power value. Should you’re taking part in a hybrid construct that utilises many Shivs, this might be an incredible addition. |
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Accelerant |
Uncommon |
Should you see this, seize it instantly. That is, unquestionably, probably the most highly effective poison card, and it appears to be a direct response to Catalyst being pulled from the cardboard pool. I’d argue that is even higher than Catalyst, as a result of it applies to each monster as quickly because it’s performed. The one drawback you may need is your poison stacks operating out whenever you don’t draw the proper playing cards. Noxious Fumes helps massively on this regard. |
There are fairly a couple of poison playing cards I haven’t talked about right here: Playing cards like Snakebite, Haze and Corrosive Wave. By all means, seize these playing cards whenever you see them, however it doesn’t imply you’ll all the time have the ability to play them.
Whether or not it’s as a result of they value an excessive amount of, or they require sure synergies to have the ability to operate, generally these can be lifeless in your hand, bricking your attracts.
Silent Staples
As well as, that is simply your core pool of playing cards; it doesn’t imply you shouldn’t be selecting up different playing cards to complement your poisoning powers.
There are specific playing cards that are fairly wonderful in any Silent deck. Keep in mind, no matter archetype you’re taking part in, as your deck will get bigger and extra unwieldy, it’s essential to start out operating variety of draw playing cards. Listed here are a couple of to remember:
- Ready: Upgraded, this can assist you to draw 2 playing cards at no cost, whereas opening up a possibility for discarding Sly playing cards, or strikes that you just don’t want.
- Acrobatics: That is fairly much like the earlier card, simply providing you with much more draw potential.
- Escape Plan: It is a free draw with an upside!
- Adrenaline: This, like Providing, is among the greatest playing cards within the sport, and ought to be picked over nearly the rest. It merely offers you extra power and free playing cards, extending your turns, and permitting some loopy performs. Seize this over every little thing, aside from perhaps Accelerant.
As well as, bear in mind it is advisable concentrate on staying alive whereas inflicting as a lot poison as attainable, so improve your Neutralise and don’t be afraid to seize playing cards like Leg Sweep, Footwork and Afterimage.
Rolling in Relics
So, you already know which playing cards to select now. Actually, that’s solely half the battle. With out some good relicsat your again, you’re going to battle to push via to the later Acts.
Earlier than you begin taking part in the poison construct for good, it’s best to attempt to unlock the poison-related relics by taking part in a couple of occasions with The Silent. Right here is an effective choice to look out for:
- Snecko Cranium: This can add 1 extra poison stack each time you inflict it upon your enemies. Naturally, that is higher whenever you’re afflicting them with small quantities and often. That is nice with Envenom and Noxious Fumes.
- Twisted Funnel: Initially of every fight, enemies can be routinely dealt 4 poison stacks. That is good for playing cards like Bubble Bubble, providing you with an incredible flip 1.
- Poisonous Egg: You’re going to be taking part in lots of expertise, so having these instantly upgraded is ideal.
- Unsettling Lamp: This doubles the primary debuff you inflict as soon as per fight.
As well as, any relics that offer you block, power era, and even Max Well being are all the time welcome. The Silent is extraordinarily fragile, so something that helps hold her alive is a bonus.
Blessings from the Ancients
Getting the proper boons from the Ancients goes to provide your decks an enormous increase in energy. Simply bear in mind, earlier than stepping into, something that provides us extra power in order that we are able to do as a lot work on the primary flip is mostly fairly good. As well as, we don’t wish to bloat the deck, so something that provides us an opportunity to trim the fats is nice right here.
Neow is fairly easy: look to take away strikes, achieve cash, and even increase your Max HP. This alternative is a pleasant bonus, however it will not change your total sport.
Subsequent up is Act 2. Listed here are some decisions to look out for:
- Orobas: Alchemical Coffer might be nice, particularly when you have an upgraded Alchemise. As well as, Electrical Shrymp will help get off some early poison at no cost.
- Pael: Calm down might be fairly highly effective right here, particularly should you brick in your first hand. Additionally, Tears and Flesh ought to be good when you have lots of draw however not a lot power.
- Tezcatara: As I all the time say, identical to Adrenaline, Brightest Flame is wonderful. Nonetheless, Cocoa might be nice in your first flip, seeing as if your preliminary relic offers you additional card draw. Biiig Hug can be nice to do away with undesirable strikes.
In Act 3, there are some things we’re going to wish to hold our eyes peeled for:
- Darv: Should you get the possibility to select Dusty Tome, seize it. You get entry to Wraith Type, which is among the strongest playing cards from Slay The Spire 1. 3 Turns of intangible is ridiculously damaged. Should you pair this with Nightmare, you’ll be set for the entire sport.
- Nonupeipe: You probably have Alchemical Coffer, Delicate Frond is a no brainer. Nonetheless, Apotheosis, Looming Fruit and Signet Ring will also be very robust.
- Tanx: Throwing Axe is nice for re-applying poison, whereas the Whistle should buy you an additional flip if wanted.
- Vakuu: Distinguished Cape might be nice should you want a pair additional turns to arrange your poison. Jewelled Masks is nice in just about each deck, particularly if you have already got Accelerant, which is game-winning. Sere Talon may assist on this regard.
Naturally, you may not get these particular picks supplied to you, so simply seize whichever helps your deck at that second. Your deck may all the time look good by the beginning of Act 2 or 3, however these blessings will assist provide the additional increase wanted to make it nice!
Slay The Spire 2: Greatest Defect Construct
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March 5, 2026
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