The Fool is the sixth playable character in Slay the Spire 2, bringing a unique combat style built around arrows and music. Unlocking the character is straightforward, but you'll need access to the correct game version and another character first.
How to Unlock the Fool in Slay the Spire 2
To unlock the Fool in Slay the Spire 2, finish a run with the Defect while playing on the public beta branch. You don't need to win the run. Completing it reveals the Escape Artist Epoch in the Timeline, which unlocks the Fool.
Follow these steps:
- Open your Steam Library and right-click Slay the Spire 2.
- Select Properties, then open Game Versions & Betas.
- Switch to the public-beta branch and install the update.
- Launch the game and select the Defect.
- Complete a run with the Defect.
- Open the Timeline and view the Escape Artist Epoch to unlock the Fool.
The Fool is the final character in the unlock chain. If you haven't unlocked the Defect yet, you'll need to progress through the earlier characters first.
Why Isn't the Fool Showing Up?
If the Fool isn't appearing in your character selection screen, check whether you're running the public beta version.
The character was introduced in beta update v0.113.0 and isn't available on the regular branch as of that update.
Also, make sure you've opened the Timeline and viewed the newly unlocked Epoch after completing your Defect run. The character won't necessarily appear until you've checked the corresponding Timeline entry.
What Does the Fool Start With?
The Fool begins with 77 HP and the Song Bow relic, which provides 6 Aim at the start of each combat.
The starting deck contains five Strikes, four Defends, and one Foolish Shot.
The Fool's signature mechanic revolves around shooting arrows into enemies and recovering them after additional attacks or defeating the target. Each combat begins with one arrow, making the timing of your attacks particularly important.
Once unlocked, you can begin completing the Fool's own Timeline objectives to expand the character's card, relic, and potion options.
