Should I upgrade Modded in Slay the Spire 2?

Compare the upgraded text: Gain 1 Orb Slot. Draw 2 cards. Increase this card's cost by 1.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.

What builds use Modded?

Modded appears in 1 tracked build: Overcharge Detonation (A-tier, flex pick).

What character uses Modded?

Modded is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect build hub for archetypes that care about it.

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

Modded

Defect · Skill · Rare · 0 cost

Base

Upgraded

Card text

Gain 1 Orb Slot. Draw 1 card. Increase this card's cost by 1.

Modded+

Gain 1 Orb Slot. Draw 2 cards. Increase this card's cost by 1.

Builds that use Modded

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

AOvercharge DetonationDefect · Flex pick

Build context

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

Related cards

Modded FAQ

Should I upgrade Modded in Slay the Spire 2?: Compare the upgraded text: Gain 1 Orb Slot. Draw 2 cards. Increase this card's cost by 1.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Modded?: Modded appears in 1 tracked build: Overcharge Detonation (A-tier, flex pick).
What character uses Modded?: Modded 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.