SLAY THE SPIRE / SILENT

Noxious Fumes

Applies Poison over time to all enemies, creating slow but persistent scaling.

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OVERVIEW

What is Noxious Fumes?

Applies Poison over time to all enemies, creating slow but persistent scaling.

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

Pair with survival tools and accelerated Poison to close out bosses.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Its damage ramp can be too slow against fast early enemies.

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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.