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Characters

Ironclad
Ironclad
"The remaining soldier of the Ironclads. Sold his soul to harness demonic energies."
Silent
Silent
"A deadly huntress from the foglands. Eradicates foes with daggers and poisons."
Defect
Defect
"Combat automaton which became self-aware. Ancient technology allows manipulation of Orbs."
Watcher
Watcher
"A blind ascetic who has come to "Evaluate" the Spire. Master of the divine Stances."

Slay the Spire characters guide

This wiki section covers every Slay the Spire character — Ironclad, Silent, Defect and Watcher — with a focus on core mechanics, starting relics, and winning archetypes. Understanding each hero's strengths lets you draft consistent decks, route elites and bosses confidently, and convert more runs into wins.

Ironclad

Leans on Strength, Exhaust synergies and sustain from Burning Blood. Common archetypes include Heavy Blade/Limit Break, Exhaust/Corruption, and Block through Barricade/Body Slam.

Silent

Excels at Poison, Shivs, and scaling with Footwork. Prioritize Weak, card draw and energy to maintain tempo while setting up Noxious Fumes or Shiv engines.

Defect

Orbs provide flexible defense and damage. Frost/Focus wins long fights; Lightning/Claw rushes down; Dark offers burst. Seek Focus and consume/evoke tools.

Watcher

High-ceiling stance play. Wrath doubles damage dealt and taken; Calm banks energy. Scry, retain, and block tools enable explosive, controlled combats.

For specifics, browse cards, relics, potions, and boss intents to plan upgrades and paths.