Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Cascade
Ironclad · Skill · Rare · X cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Play the top X cards of your Draw Pile.
Cascade+
Play the top X+1 cards of your Draw Pile.
Build context
See the Ironclad build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Cascade FAQ
- Should I upgrade Cascade in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Play the top X+1 cards of your Draw Pile.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Cascade?
- Cascade is tagged as a Ironclad card. See the Ironclad build hub for archetypes that care about it.
- What character uses Cascade?
- Cascade is tagged as a Ironclad card. See the Ironclad 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.