Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Cold Snap
Defect · Attack · Common · 1 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Deal 6 damage. Channel 1 Frost.
Cold Snap+
Deal 9 damage. Channel 1 Frost.
Builds that use Cold Snap
Archetypes that draft this card in real runs, with the role it plays.
Keywords
Build context
See the Defect build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Cold Snap FAQ
- Should I upgrade Cold Snap in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Deal 9 damage. Channel 1 Frost.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Cold Snap?
- Cold Snap appears in 2 tracked builds: Overcharge Detonation (A-tier, flex pick), Permafrost Bastion (A-tier, core card).
- What character uses Cold Snap?
- Cold Snap 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.