SLAY THE SPIRE / TIPS

Check the route for a merchant

A shop is helpful when you can afford a fix or potion for the next fight.

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

What is Check the route for a merchant?

A shop is helpful when you can afford a fix or potion for the next fight.

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

Carry gold purposefully and prioritize removing a truly weak card.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Taking a shop while broke sacrifices another possible reward.

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PROGRESSIONRun Review

Learning from losses by checking route, card picks, potion use and boss readiness.

ASCENSIONAscension 1

First Ascension tier with more elites on routes.

MECHANICSCard Removal

Permanent removal from deck, commonly purchased at merchants or acquired in events.

MAPSExordium

Act I region introducing simple enemies, elites, merchants and an early boss, setting the deck foundation.

MAPSMerchant Room

Shop allowing card buys, potion purchases, relics and removal depending on stock.

RELICSThe Courier

Improves merchant restocking and purchasing flexibility.

MAPSThe Ending

Optional Act IV route reached by obtaining all three keys and defeating the Act III boss.

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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.