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

Rip and Tear

Defect · Attack · Uncommon · 1 cost

Base

Rip and Tear

Upgraded

Rip and Tear+

Card text

Deal 7 damage to a random enemy twice.

Rip and Tear+

Deal 9 damage to a random enemy twice.

Build context

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

Related cards

Rip and Tear FAQ

Should I upgrade Rip and Tear in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Deal 9 damage to a random enemy twice.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Rip and Tear?
Rip and Tear is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect build hub for archetypes that care about it.
What character uses Rip and Tear?
Rip and Tear 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.