Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Backflip
Silent · Skill · Common · 1 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.
Backflip+
Gain 8 Block. Draw 2 cards.
Builds that use Backflip
Archetypes that draft this card in real runs, with the role it plays.
Build context
See the Silent build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Backflip FAQ
- Should I upgrade Backflip in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Gain 8 Block. Draw 2 cards.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Backflip?
- Backflip appears in 5 tracked builds: Venom Cascade (S-tier, flex pick), Serpent's Tempo (A-tier, flex pick), Sleight of Hand (A-tier, flex pick), Thousand Cuts (A-tier, flex pick), Untouchable (B-tier, flex pick).
- What character uses Backflip?
- Backflip is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
Patch history
SpireForge snapshots card text from Untapped exports dated 2026-03-17. When Mega Crit ships a balance patch, we re-run the scraper and refresh every affected URL—see /patches for the editorial log.