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

Malaise

Silent · Skill · Rare · X cost

Base

Malaise

Upgraded

Malaise+

Card text

Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak. Exhaust.

Malaise+

Enemy loses X+1 Strength. Apply X+1 Weak. Exhaust.

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Build context

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

Related cards

Malaise FAQ

Should I upgrade Malaise in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Enemy loses X+1 Strength. Apply X+1 Weak. Exhaust.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Malaise?
Malaise is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
What character uses Malaise?
Malaise 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.