SLAY THE SPIRE / ELITES
Elites
Ten high-risk elite encounter types and resource tradeoffs.
10 entries · Reviewed 2026-10-28
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Gremlin Nob
Act I elite that punishes excessive Skill use through its scaling.
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Lagavulin
Act I elite that can be attacked during its sleep/setup window and later weakens stats.
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Sentries
Act I three-enemy elite that adds Dazed status cards to the deck.
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Book of Stabbing
Act II elite whose multi-hit attack pressure tends to grow.
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Gremlin Leader
Act II elite that uses summons, buffs and attacks in variable patterns.
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Taskmaster
Act II elite surrounded by slavers that threaten status cards and control.
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Giant Head
Act III elite combining a slow start with escalating danger.
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Nemesis
Act III elite that alternates between more and less vulnerable turns and adds Burns.
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Reptomancer
Act III elite whose daggers add urgency and make wide damage valuable.
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Spire Shield and Spire Spear
Act IV elite duo that tests positioning, targeted attacks and immediate defense.
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