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Refract — 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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Refract card art
Refract

Deal 9 damage twice. Channel 2 Glass.

CharacterDefect
TypeAttack
RarityUncommon
Cost3 Energy
TargetAnyEnemy
Total damage18
Per Energy6.00 → 8.00 upgraded
Hits2 × 9

Card text

Deal 9 damage twice. Channel 2 Glass.

Upgraded: Deal 12 damage twice. Channel 2 Glass.

Where it sits on the curve

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

Refract produces 6.00 per Energy at base and <strong>8.00</strong> upgraded. That ranks it 101 of 143 of the 143 attacks with a fixed cost. It sits in the top 30% on this measure.

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

Other Defect cards at 3 Energy

  • Creative AI — At the start of your turn, add a random Power into your Hand.
  • Echo Form — The first card you play each turn is played an extra time.
  • Ice Lance — Deal 19 damage. Channel 3 Frost.
  • Sunder — Deal 24 damage. If this kills an enemy, gain 3 Energy.
  • Voltaic — Channel Lightning equal to the Lightning already Channeled this combat.

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 Refract do in Slay the Spire 2?

Deal 9 damage twice. Channel 2 Glass.

What does upgrading Refract change?

Deal 12 damage twice. Channel 2 Glass.

How much does Refract cost?

3 Energy. It is a Uncommon Attack card.

Is Refract efficient for its cost?

It produces 6.00 damage per Energy, which ranks 101 of 143 among the attacks that can be measured this way.

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Sources

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