Updated March 12, 2026: Slay the Spire 2 launched on Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026. Everything in this guide reflects the current Early Access build. Mega Crit is patching frequently, so some numbers may shift over time. We'll keep this updated.
If your first few runs in Slay the Spire 2 ended somewhere in Act 1 with very little explanation, that's completely normal. Mega Crit's long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder is set 1,000 years after the original, and it doesn't slow down to hold your hand. This Slay the Spire 2 beginner's guide breaks down everything you need to know to stop dying early and actually start climbing.
