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

Go for the Eyes

Defect · Attack · Common · 0 cost

Base

Go for the Eyes

Upgraded

Go for the Eyes+

Card text

Deal 3 damage. If the enemy intends to attack, apply 1 Weak.

Go for the Eyes+

Deal 4 damage. If the enemy intends to attack, apply 2 Weak.

Builds that use Go for the Eyes

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

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Build context

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

Related cards

Go for the Eyes FAQ

Should I upgrade Go for the Eyes in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Deal 4 damage. If the enemy intends to attack, apply 2 Weak.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Go for the Eyes?
Go for the Eyes appears in 1 tracked build: Claw Machine (A-tier, flex pick).
What character uses Go for the Eyes?
Go for the Eyes 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.