SLAY THE SPIRE / SILENT

Adrenaline

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

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

What is Adrenaline?

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

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

Play early on a pivotal turn so the extra hand can use available energy.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not fill an already capped hand without considering the cards that will be drawn.

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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.