Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Compile Driver
Defect · Attack · Common · 1 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Deal 7 damage. Draw 1 card for each unique Orb you have.
Compile Driver+
Deal 10 damage. Draw 1 card for each unique Orb you have.
Builds that use Compile Driver
Archetypes that draft this card in real runs, with the role it plays.
Build context
See the Defect build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Compile Driver FAQ
- Should I upgrade Compile Driver in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Deal 10 damage. Draw 1 card for each unique Orb you have.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Compile Driver?
- Compile Driver appears in 5 tracked builds: Storm Conductor (S-tier, flex pick), Claw Machine (A-tier, flex pick), Overcharge Detonation (A-tier, core card), Permafrost Bastion (A-tier, core card), Umbral Engine (A-tier, flex pick).
- What character uses Compile Driver?
- Compile Driver 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.