SLAY THE SPIRE / TIPS

Target the right enemy

In group fights, killing one threat quickly can save more HP than spreading damage.

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

What is Target the right enemy?

In group fights, killing one threat quickly can save more HP than spreading damage.

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 which enemy will attack next and which can be finished.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Random damage distribution may leave every attacker alive.

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Related topics and walkthroughs

CARDSFear No Evil

Attacks and can enter Calm when targeting an attacking enemy.

TIPSRead enemy intents before every card

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

GUIDESAct II Multi-Enemy Survival

A practical original guide to act ii multi-enemy survival, organized around actual Slay the Spire 1 decisions and the threats those decisions must solve.

CARDSAcrobatics

Draws several cards while discarding one, a tool for targeted deck cycling.

ASCENSIONAscension 17

Harder normal enemy patterns and more demanding basic encounters.

ENEMIESByrd

Act II flying enemy that can be grounded by repeated hits.

CARDSCorpse Explosion

Applies Poison and causes a defeated target to damage other enemies.

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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.