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Ironclad Β· Strength, Exhaust, and block scaling

Ironclad Block Exhaust Engine

Use Exhaust to shrink the deck, draw more cards, and turn defense into damage.

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Game Plan

  1. 1.Take Exhaust payoffs only when you also have reliable exhaust enablers.
  2. 2.Let Feel No Pain and Dark Embrace convert trimming into block and draw.
  3. 3.Once Barricade or Juggernaut appears, stop drafting filler and protect the engine.

Payoff

A small deck can loop block, draw, and damage while removing weak cards from future hands.

Boss Plan

Best into bosses that need sustained defense. Bring a clear finisher for fights with time pressure.

Ironclad Block Exhaust Engine Build β€” Slay the Spire 2 | STS2 Guide