Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Defend
Regent · Skill · Basic · 1 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Gain 5 Block.
Defend+
Gain 8 Block.
Build context
See the Regent build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Defend FAQ
- Should I upgrade Defend in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Gain 8 Block.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Defend?
- Defend is tagged as a Regent card. See the Regent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
- What character uses Defend?
- Defend 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.