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Hyperbeam — Defect Attack 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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Hyperbeam

Deal 28 damage to ALL enemies. Lose 3 Focus.

CharacterDefect
TypeAttack
RarityRare
Cost2 Energy
TargetAllEnemies
Total damage28
Per Energy14.00 → 18.00 upgraded

Card text

Deal 28 damage to ALL enemies. Lose 3 Focus.

Upgraded: Deal 36 damage to ALL enemies. Lose 3 Focus.

Where it sits on the curve

Measured the same way as our efficiency tier list: total damage divided by Energy.

Hyperbeam produces 14.00 per Energy at base and <strong>18.00</strong> upgraded. That ranks it 5 of 143 of the 143 attacks with a fixed cost. It sits in the top 97% on this measure.

The measure ignores everything that is not a number. Area damage, conditions and drawbacks are not priced in.

What it applies

  • Focus × 3

Other Defect cards at 2 Energy

  • Adaptive Strike — Deal 18 damage. Add a 01 Energy copy of this card into your Discard Pile.
  • All for One — Deal 10 damage. Put ALL 01 Energy cards from your Discard Pile into your Hand.
  • Buffer — Prevent the next time you would lose HP.
  • Bulk Up — Lose 1 Orb Slot. Gain 2 Strength. Gain 2 Dexterity.
  • Consuming Shadow — Channel 2 Dark. At the end of your turn, Evoke your leftmost Orb.
  • Feral — The first time you play a 01 Energy Attack each turn, return it to your Hand.

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 Hyperbeam do in Slay the Spire 2?

Deal 28 damage to ALL enemies. Lose 3 Focus.

What does upgrading Hyperbeam change?

Deal 36 damage to ALL enemies. Lose 3 Focus.

How much does Hyperbeam cost?

2 Energy. It is a Rare Attack card.

Is Hyperbeam efficient for its cost?

It produces 14.00 damage per Energy, which ranks 5 of 143 among the attacks that can be measured this way.

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Sources

Figures and item data on this site are read from the game’s own reference wiki before publishing. Where a value could not be confirmed there, the page says so instead of filling the gap.