SLAY THE SPIRE / PROGRESSION

Character Unlocks

Progress opens additional original-game characters and their card/relic options.

QUICK REFERENCESlay the Spire 1Reviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
Original schematic Volpedia category artwork
OVERVIEW

What is Character Unlocks?

Progress opens additional original-game characters and their card/relic options.

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

Try each class independently to understand its distinct resource engine.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Applying Ironclad Strength logic to Defect orb decks is unreliable.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

PROGRESSIONCard Unlocks

Character progress awards additional cards and relics in later runs.

PROGRESSIONAct IV Unlock

Requires prior achievements with the core original characters before key collection becomes available.

GUIDESIronclad Complete Character Guide

A practical original guide to ironclad complete character guide, organized around actual Slay the Spire 1 decisions and the threats those decisions must solve.

GUIDESSilent Complete Character Guide

A practical original guide to silent complete character guide, organized around actual Slay the Spire 1 decisions and the threats those decisions must solve.

MODESAscension Mode

Difficulty ladder from low to high Ascensions for individual characters.

POTIONSFairy in a Bottle

Revives the character from lethal HP loss once while kept in the potion slot.

MODESStandard Run

Core single-player climb through the Spire with character-specific decks and rewards.

Back to Progression

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.