Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Helix Drill
Defect · Attack · Rare · 0 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Deal 3 damage for each 1 Energy previously spent this turn.
Helix Drill+
Deal 5 damage for each 1 Energy previously spent this turn.
Build context
See the Defect build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Helix Drill FAQ
- Should I upgrade Helix Drill in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Deal 5 damage for each 1 Energy previously spent this turn.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Helix Drill?
- Helix Drill is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect build hub for archetypes that care about it.
- What character uses Helix Drill?
- Helix Drill 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.