SLAY THE SPIRE / MECHANICS

Energy

Main resource paid to play most cards, normally refreshed each turn.

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

What is Energy?

Main resource paid to play most cards, normally refreshed each turn.

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

Match card cost to turn resources and planned draws.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

An exciting expensive card may sit unused without energy support.

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MECHANICSStances

Watcher mechanic changing damage and energy flow through Calm, Wrath and Divinity.

CARDSAdrenaline

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

TIPSAvoid dead expensive cards

A costly card can be useful only if energy and turns exist to play it.

RELICSCoffee Dripper

Adds energy at the cost of resting at campfires.

TIPSCount energy before drawing

Drawing more cards is useful only when enough energy or free effects can play them.

RELICSCursed Key

Adds energy but treasure chests produce curses.

CARDSDeva Form

Generates increasing energy across turns, supporting long-form scaling.

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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.