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

Flanking

Silent · Skill · Uncommon · 2 cost

Base

Flanking

Upgraded

Flanking+

Card text

The enemy takes double damage from other players this turn.

Flanking+

Cost changes from 2 to 1

Build context

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

Related cards

Flanking FAQ

Should I upgrade Flanking in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Cost changes from 2 to 1. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Flanking?
Flanking is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
What character uses Flanking?
Flanking is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent 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.