Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Genesis
Regent · Power · Rare · 2 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
At the start of your turn, gain 2 Stars.
Genesis+
At the start of your turn, gain 3 Stars.
Builds that use Genesis
Archetypes that draft this card in real runs, with the role it plays.
Build context
See the Regent build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Genesis FAQ
- Should I upgrade Genesis in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: At the start of your turn, gain 3 Stars.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Genesis?
- Genesis appears in 2 tracked builds: The Aligned Crown (S-tier, core card), Constellation Engine (A-tier, core card).
- What character uses Genesis?
- Genesis 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.