Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Shadow Shield
Defect · Skill · Uncommon · 2 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Gain 11 Block. Channel 1 Dark.
Shadow Shield+
Gain 15 Block. Channel 1 Dark.
Builds that use Shadow Shield
Archetypes that draft this card in real runs, with the role it plays.
Keywords
Build context
See the Defect build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Shadow Shield FAQ
- Should I upgrade Shadow Shield in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Gain 15 Block. Channel 1 Dark.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Shadow Shield?
- Shadow Shield appears in 2 tracked builds: Permafrost Bastion (A-tier, core card), Umbral Engine (A-tier, core card).
- What character uses Shadow Shield?
- Shadow Shield 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.