Character
Ironclad
Card details
Brand
This page tracks the current Ironclad skill text for Slay the Spire 2, plus the upgraded version, the card's current role in the pool, and a few nearby follow-up reads.
Type
Skill
Rarity
Rare
Cost
0
Current rule text
Lose 1 HP. Exhaust 1 card. Gain 1 Strength.
Upgrade comparison
Base and upgraded Brand at a glance
Base
Lose 1 HP. Exhaust 1 card. Gain 1 Strength.
Upgraded
Lose 1 HP. Exhaust 1 card. Gain 2 Strength.
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Aggression
At the start of your turn, put a random Attack from your Discard Pile into your Hand and Upgrade it.
Anger
Deal 6 damage. Add a copy of this card into your Discard Pile.
Armaments
Gain 5 Block. Upgrade a card in your Hand.
Ashen Strike
Deal 6 damage. Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Barricade
Block is not removed at the start of your turn.
Bash
Deal 8 damage. Apply 2 Vulnerable.
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Sources
Mega Crit early access launch post
OfficialOfficial launch article for the current early access build.
Mega Crit gameplay trailer post
OfficialThe first broad gameplay overview of the sequel.
Untapped Slay the Spire 2 card library
AuthorityUsed as a secondary authority for the currently visible Early Access card pool and card art indexing.