Combats in Slay the Spire 2 involve complex mechanics that may be challenging for many players. Choosing the right cards to lead you to victory is the key to success. However, there are some cards that have negative effects on combat. These are Status Cards, the “devil” in your deck!
In this article, I will provide a complete guide to the different types of Slay the Spire 2 Status Card and their effects in the game.
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What Is the Meaning of Status Card Slay the Spire 2?
Statuses are negative cards that get shuffled into your deck during combat. However, they are automatically removed once the fight ends.
Most Status cards are unplayable and exist mainly to clog up your hand or deck. Some will deal damage if they remain in your hand at the end of your turn, while others can restrict your actions or reduce your ability to draw cards. In other words, they can destroy your whole deck in some turns. Based on my expreinces in STS 2, Status cards can be problematic in some scenarios.
See also: Slay the Spire 2 Clone Guide
Slay the Spire 2 Status Card: A Complete List
These are the known Status Cards in STS 2 and their effects in the game:
- Beckon: If this card remains in your hand at the end of your turn, you lose 6 HP.
- Burn: Cannot be played. Deals 2 damage to you if it is still in your hand when your turn ends.
- Dazed: Unplayable and is removed (Ethereal) if not used that turn.
- Debris: Costs 1 Energy to play and is Exhausted after use.
- Disintegration: Causes you to take 6 damage at the end of your turn.
- Frantic Escape: Costs 1 Energy, increases Sandpit by 1 and becomes more expensive each time it’s played.
- Infection: Unplayable and deals 3 damage if it stays in your hand at the end of your turn.
- Mind Rot: Reduces your card draw by 1 each turn.
- Slimed: Costs 1 Energy, lets you draw 1 card and is Exhausted after use.
- Sloth: Limits you to playing a maximum of 3 cards per turn.
- Soot: Cannot be played and has no additional effect.
- Toxic: Costs 1 Energy and deals 5 damage if left in your hand at turn end, then Exhausts.
- Void: Unplayable and Ethereal. when drawn, it makes you lose Energy.
- Waste Away: Lowers the amount of Energy you gain each turn by 1.
- Wound: Unplayable with no extra effects.
How Status Cards Can Be Beneficial?
While Status cards in Slay the Spire 2 are typically a drawback, some builds can actually benefit from them instead of being hindered. A number of cards provide bonuses whenever Status cards are generated or removed.
| Card | Effect |
|---|---|
| Compact | Converts all Status cards in your hand into Fuel while also granting Block. |
| Flak Cannon | Exhausts every Status card and deals damage based on how many were removed. |
| Iteration | Grants extra card draw the first time you draw a Status card each turn. |
| Rocket Punch | Costs no Energy whenever a Status card is created. |
| Smokestack | Deals damage to all enemies each time a Status card is added. |
| Trash to Treasure | Channels a random Orb whenever a Status card is generated. |
Status cards are designed to disrupt your flow by clogging your deck and limiting your options. Remember a pro-tip from me: try to learn how each Status card works helps you identify potential threats and make smarter decisions about how to manage your deck throughout a run.
FAQs
What are Status Cards in STS 2?
Status are negative cards shuffled into your deck during combat and will be automatically removed once the fight ends.
Can I ever get rid of Status cards during a fight?
Yes. Some Status cards like Slimed or Debris can be played to Exhaust them. Others, like Dazed and Void, are Ethereal and will remove themselves if they are in your hand at the end of your turn. You can also use player cards (like the Ironclad’s True Grit) to manually exhaust them.
Are Status cards always bad for the player?
Usually, yes, but certain character builds can benefit from them. For example, the Ironclad has many “exhaust synergy” cards that grant Block or Draw power whenever a card is removed from play.
