Should I upgrade Conqueror in Slay the Spire 2?

Compare the upgraded text: Forge 5. Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.

What builds use Conqueror?

Conqueror appears in 1 tracked build: The King's Smith (S-tier, core card).

What character uses Conqueror?

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

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

Conqueror

Regent · Skill · Uncommon · 1 cost

Base

Upgraded

Card text

Forge 3. Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.

Conqueror+

Forge 5. Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.

Builds that use Conqueror

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

SThe King's SmithRegent · Core card

Keywords

Forge

Build context

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

Related cards

Conqueror FAQ

Should I upgrade Conqueror in Slay the Spire 2?: Compare the upgraded text: Forge 5. Sovereign Blade deals double damage to the enemy this turn.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Conqueror?: Conqueror appears in 1 tracked build: The King's Smith (S-tier, core card).
What character uses Conqueror?: Conqueror is tagged as a Regent card. See the Regent 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.