Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Backstab
Silent · Attack · Uncommon · 0 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Innate. Deal 11 damage. Exhaust.
Backstab+
Innate. Deal 15 damage. Exhaust.
Keywords
Build context
See the Silent build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Backstab FAQ
- Should I upgrade Backstab in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Innate. Deal 15 damage. Exhaust.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Backstab?
- Backstab is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
- What character uses Backstab?
- Backstab 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.