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Caltrops — Event Power Card in Slay the Spire 2

Updated 17 Oct 2026 Source Slay the Spire 2 card data (spire-codex.com API), 577 cards retrieved 17 October 2026 By
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Caltrops

Whenever you are attacked, deal 3 damage back.

CharacterEvent
TypePower
RarityEvent
Cost1 Energy
TargetSelf

Card text

Whenever you are attacked, deal 3 damage back.

Upgraded: Whenever you are attacked, deal 5 damage back.

What it applies

  • Thorns × 3

Other Event cards at 1 Energy

  • Apparition — Gain 1 Intangible.
  • Distraction — Add a random Skill into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.
  • Dual Wield — Choose an Attack or Power card. Add a copy of that card into your Hand.
  • Exterminate — Deal 3 damage to ALL enemies 4 times.
  • Hello World — At the start of your turn, add a random Common card into your Hand.
  • Mad Science — Deal 12 damage.

Where to go next

All 577 cards — the full table, filterable by character. Efficiency tier list — every measurable card ranked.

Rarity system explains how often this card appears. Enchantments covers the modifiers that can change it.

Frequently asked questions

What does Caltrops do in Slay the Spire 2?

Whenever you are attacked, deal 3 damage back.

What does upgrading Caltrops change?

Whenever you are attacked, deal 5 damage back.

How much does Caltrops cost?

1 Energy. It is a Event Power card.

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Sources

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