Should I upgrade Shadowmeld in Slay the Spire 2?

Compare the upgraded text: Cost changes from 1 to 0. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.

What builds use Shadowmeld?

Shadowmeld appears in 1 tracked build: Untouchable (B-tier, core card).

What character uses Shadowmeld?

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

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

Shadowmeld

Silent · Skill · Rare · 1 cost

Base

Upgraded

Card text

Double your Block gain this turn.

Shadowmeld+

Cost changes from 1 to 0

Builds that use Shadowmeld

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

BUntouchableSilent · Core card

Build context

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

Related cards

Shadowmeld FAQ

Should I upgrade Shadowmeld in Slay the Spire 2?: Compare the upgraded text: Cost changes from 1 to 0. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Shadowmeld?: Shadowmeld appears in 1 tracked build: Untouchable (B-tier, core card).
What character uses Shadowmeld?: Shadowmeld 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.