Should I upgrade Synchronize in Slay the Spire 2?

Compare the upgraded text: Gain 2 Focus this turn for each unique Orb you have.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.

What builds use Synchronize?

Synchronize appears in 1 tracked build: Umbral Engine (A-tier, flex pick).

What character uses Synchronize?

Synchronize 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.

Synchronize

Defect · Skill · Uncommon · 1 cost

Base

Upgraded

Card text

Gain 2 Focus this turn for each unique Orb you have. Exhaust.

Synchronize+

Gain 2 Focus this turn for each unique Orb you have.

Builds that use Synchronize

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

AUmbral EngineDefect · Flex pick

Keywords

Exhaust Focus

Build context

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

Related cards

Synchronize FAQ

Should I upgrade Synchronize in Slay the Spire 2?: Compare the upgraded text: Gain 2 Focus this turn for each unique Orb you have.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Synchronize?: Synchronize appears in 1 tracked build: Umbral Engine (A-tier, flex pick).
What character uses Synchronize?: Synchronize 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.