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Silent Shiv Tempo

Plays many low-cost attacks, using Accuracy and play-count relics to scale.

QUICK REFERENCESlay the Spire 1Reviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
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OVERVIEW

What is Silent Shiv Tempo?

Plays many low-cost attacks, using Accuracy and play-count relics to scale.

This reference covers gameplay decisions in the original Slay the Spire. Character-specific options and relic synergy can change how useful an item is, so consider your current deck, health, upcoming enemy and available resources before applying a strategy.

PRACTICAL STRATEGY

When and how to use it

Prioritize enough draw and power to make Shivs effective.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Time Eater and Beat of Death punish high-volume card play.

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Uses Acrobatics, Calculated Gamble, Tactician and Reflex to turn discard into resources.

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Stacks Poison while Weak, Block and card cycling preserve HP.

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GUIDESSilent Poison vs Shiv vs Discard

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CARDSAdrenaline

Grants draw and energy without consuming normal energy; excellent for tempo.

MECHANICSBlock

Temporary protection against ordinary attack damage, generally cleared between turns.

CARDSPiercing Wail

Temporarily lowers all enemy Strength, helping against multi-hit or grouped attacks.

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Independent Volpedia editorial resource, not affiliated with Mega Crit. Original game (Slay the Spire 1), reviewed 2026-10-28. Slay the Spire 2 has separate rules, cards and characters and is not included here. Category graphics are original conceptual illustrations, not game screenshots or actual card artwork. Detailed numerical card costs, damage, upgrade effects and drop percentages are omitted where not individually checked. Editorial verification records are stored separately from public articles.