Blue Slaver

Description

A mid‑tier monster in Act I, Blue Slaver alternates between strong attacks and applying Weak. While its base damage isn’t huge, its ability to inflict Weak and inability to repeat the same move too many times means you need to adapt quickly or get worn down over time.

Abilities

Stab

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Deals 12 damage.

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Deals 13 (Ascension 2+) damage.

Rake

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Deals 7 damage and applies Weak.

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Deals 8 (Ascension 2+) damage and applies Weak.

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At Ascension 17+, Rake cannot be used twice in a row.

Tips

• Expect a mix of pure damage (Stab) and debuff (Rake) — block early and use Weak where possible.
• Don’t let it keep using Stab repeatedly; its pattern disallows same move three times in a row, so you can anticipate change.
• If you have artifact or ways to avoid Weak, use them to reduce Rake’s impact, especially if combos force you into long fights.

In Party With

Trivia

Blue Slaver is one of the more common Slavers encountered in Act I. It appears also in Act II, including with Taskmaster. Its pattern changes slightly at higher Ascensions (especially around 17+). ([Slay the Spire Wiki: Slavers]) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}