SLAY THE SPIRE / TIPS

Count energy before drawing

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

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

OVERVIEW

What is Count energy before drawing?

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

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

Check your hand, energy relics and cheap card availability before drawing.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

A huge hand can still be an ineffective turn.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

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

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The icon above each foe shows whether it will attack, defend, buff or debuff.

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Vulnerable should be applied before high-damage attacks when possible.

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PROGRESSIONAct IV Unlock

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

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.