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Infused Core — Defect Relic in Slay the Spire 2

Updated 17 Oct 2026 Source Slay the Spire 2 relic data (spire-codex.com API), 296 relics retrieved 17 October 2026 By
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Infused Core relic art
Infused Core

At the start of each combat, Channel 3 Lightning. Lightning deals 1 additional damage.

PoolDefect
RarityStarter Relic
TriggerAt the start of each combat
Priceno merchant price listed

What it does

At the start of each combat, Channel 3 Lightning. Lightning deals 1 additional damage.

Relic data comes from the community-built Slay the Spire 2 compendium API and tracks the early-access build. Treat exact numbers as community-verified; the game is still in early access and values shift between patches.

Relics that share this trigger

These relics fire on the same timing as Infused Core, so they often belong in the same kind of build.

Other Defect relics

  • Cracked Core — At the start of each combat, Channel 1 Lightning.
  • Data Disk — Start each combat with 1 Focus.
  • Gold-Plated Cables — Your rightmost Orb triggers its passive an additional time.
  • Symbiotic Virus — At the start of each combat, Channel 1 Dark.
  • Emotion Chip — If you lost HP during the previous turn, trigger the passive ability of all Orbs at the st
  • Metronome — The first time you Channel 7 Orbs each combat, deal 30 damage to ALL enemies.
  • Power Cell — At the start of each combat, add 2 zero-cost cards from your Draw Pile into your Hand.
  • Runic Capacitor — Start each combat with 3 additional Orb Slots.

Other Starter Relic relics

Where to go next

All 296 relics — the full filterable list. Rarity system explains how often each tier appears.

Card database covers the cards that pair with this relic. Characters shows which run can find it.

Frequently asked questions

What does Infused Core do in Slay the Spire 2?

At the start of each combat, Channel 3 Lightning. Lightning deals 1 additional damage.

Which pool is Infused Core in?

It belongs to the Defect pool and is Starter Relic.

How much does Infused Core cost?

no merchant price listed

When does Infused Core trigger?

At the start of each combat.

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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.