Should I upgrade Chaos in Slay the Spire 2?

Compare the upgraded text: Channel 2 random Orbs.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.

What builds use Chaos?

Chaos appears in 2 tracked builds: Overcharge Detonation (A-tier, core card), Umbral Engine (A-tier, flex pick).

What character uses Chaos?

Chaos is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect build hub for archetypes that care about it.

Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.

Chaos

Defect · Skill · Uncommon · 1 cost

Base

Upgraded

Card text

Channel 1 random Orb.

Chaos+

Channel 2 random Orbs.

Builds that use Chaos

Archetypes that draft this card in real runs, with the role it plays.

Keywords

Channel

Build context

See the Defect build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.

Related cards

Chaos FAQ

Should I upgrade Chaos in Slay the Spire 2?: Compare the upgraded text: Channel 2 random Orbs.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Chaos?: Chaos appears in 2 tracked builds: Overcharge Detonation (A-tier, core card), Umbral Engine (A-tier, flex pick).
What character uses Chaos?: Chaos is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect 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.