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Exhaust — Keyword in Slay the Spire 2

Updated 17 Oct 2026 Source Slay the Spire 2 keyword data (spire-codex.com API), 7 keywords retrieved 17 October 2026 By
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Removed until the end of combat.

Definition

Removed until the end of combat.

Keywords are the shorthand terms printed on cards and relic text. They carry a fixed meaning across the game, so learning them once explains many cards at once.

Other Slay the Spire 2 keywords

  • Eternal — Cannot be removed or transformed from your Deck.
  • Ethereal — If this card is in your Hand at the end of this turn, it is Exhausted.
  • Innate — Start each combat with this card in your Hand.
  • Retain — Retained cards are not discarded at the end of turn.
  • Sly — If this card is discarded from your Hand before the end of your turn, play it for free.
  • Unplayable — Unplayable cards cannot be played.

Where to go next

All keywords — the full list. Card database shows where each keyword appears.

Enchantments and relics build on the same vocabulary.

Frequently asked questions

What does Exhaust mean in Slay the Spire 2?

Removed until the end of combat.

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Sources

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