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Strike — 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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Strike card art
Strike

Deal 6 damage.

CharacterDefect
TypeAttack
RarityBasic
Cost1 Energy
TargetAnyEnemy
Total damage6
Per Energy6.00 → 9.00 upgraded
TagsStrike

Card text

Deal 6 damage.

Upgraded: Deal 9 damage.

Where it sits on the curve

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

Strike produces 6.00 per Energy at base and <strong>9.00</strong> upgraded. That ranks it 107 of 143 of the 143 attacks with a fixed cost. It sits in the top 26% 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 1 Energy

Other versions

More than one character has a card called Strike. Each version has its own numbers, so check the character before you assume this text.

Cards that name it

  • BEGONE! — Choose a card in your Hand to Transform into Minion Strike.
  • Hellraiser — Whenever you draw a card containing “Strike”, it is played against a random enemy.
  • Perfected Strike — Deal 6 damage. Deals 2 additional damage for ALL your cards containing “Strike”.

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 Strike do in Slay the Spire 2?

Deal 6 damage.

What does upgrading Strike change?

Deal 9 damage.

How much does Strike cost?

1 Energy. It is a Basic Attack card.

Is Strike efficient for its cost?

It produces 6.00 damage per Energy, which ranks 107 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.