Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Lightning Rod
Defect · Skill · Common · 1 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Gain 4 Block. At the start of the next 2 turns, Channel 1 Lightning.
Lightning Rod+
Gain 7 Block. At the start of the next 2 turns, Channel 1 Lightning.
Builds that use Lightning Rod
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
Lightning Rod FAQ
- Should I upgrade Lightning Rod in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Gain 7 Block. At the start of the next 2 turns, Channel 1 Lightning.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Lightning Rod?
- Lightning Rod appears in 2 tracked builds: Storm Conductor (S-tier, core card), Permafrost Bastion (A-tier, flex pick).
- What character uses Lightning Rod?
- Lightning Rod 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.