Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
The Scythe
Necrobinder · Attack · Rare · 2 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Deal 13 damage. Permanently increase this card's damage by 3. Exhaust.
The Scythe+
Deal 13 damage. Permanently increase this card's damage by 4. Exhaust.
Keywords
Build context
See the Necrobinder build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
The Scythe FAQ
- Should I upgrade The Scythe in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Deal 13 damage. Permanently increase this card's damage by 4. Exhaust.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use The Scythe?
- The Scythe is tagged as a Necrobinder card. See the Necrobinder build hub for archetypes that care about it.
- What character uses The Scythe?
- The Scythe is tagged as a Necrobinder card. See the Necrobinder 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.