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

Rocket Punch

Defect · Attack · Uncommon · 2 cost

Base

Rocket Punch

Upgraded

Rocket Punch+

Card text

Deal 13 damage. Draw 1 card. When a Status card is created, reduce this card's cost to 0 Energy this turn.

Rocket Punch+

Deal 14 damage. Draw 2 cards. When a Status card is created, reduce this card's cost to 0 Energy this turn.

Build context

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

Related cards

Rocket Punch FAQ

Should I upgrade Rocket Punch in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Deal 14 damage. Draw 2 cards. When a Status card is created, reduce this card's cost to 0 Energy this turn.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Rocket Punch?
Rocket Punch is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect build hub for archetypes that care about it.
What character uses Rocket Punch?
Rocket Punch 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.