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Burning Blood

Ironclad starting relic that recovers HP after battles.

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OVERVIEW

What is Burning Blood?

Ironclad starting relic that recovers HP after battles.

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

Use the recovery to evaluate whether an extra safe elite is worthwhile.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not depend on healing to offset reckless combat losses.

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CHARACTERSIronclad

A frontline fighter whose starting relic Burning Blood restores health after combat; his cards emphasize Strength, Exhaust, and self-damage.

CARDSBurning Pact

Exhausts a card to draw more, enabling deck thinning and Exhaust payoffs.

PROGRESSIONEmerald Key

A special key earned by defeating a Burning Elite.

RELICSAnchor

Provides Block on the first turn of combat.

RELICSBag of Preparation

Draws extra cards at the start of combat.

RELICSBlack Star

Elite enemies award an extra relic.

RELICSCalipers

Preserves a portion of unspent Block between turns.

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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.