Slay the Spire 2 Thrash Guide: Damage And Exhaust Explained
Thrash is a rare Ironclad attack in Slay the Spire 2 that deals damage twice and then absorbs the damage value of a random Attack in your hand. The card exhausts that attack and adds its damage to Thrash, increasing the total damage it deals. This lets Thrash scale quickly if your hand contains strong attacks.
At first glance the card looks simple. It hits twice and burns one of your attacks. The real power comes from stealing that attack's damage and adding it to Thrash's total.
What Thrash Does
Thrash costs 1 Energy and hits the enemy twice.
After dealing its base damage, the card exhausts a random Attack from your hand. The damage value of that exhausted attack is added to Thrash.
This means Thrash grows stronger depending on what attack it absorbs.
If it consumes a weak attack the bonus is small. If it eats a heavy hitter, the damage spike becomes much larger.
Thrash Base And Upgraded Damage
The base version deals 4 damage twice.
The upgraded version deals 6 damage twice.
Because Thrash hits twice before gaining bonus damage, upgrading it increases the reliability of the card early in the run. The extra base damage also helps when the exhausted attack is not very strong.
How The Damage Boost Works
The damage Thrash gains comes from the attack it exhausts.
The card does not copy the attack effect. It only takes the damage number from that card and adds it to Thrash.
For example, if Thrash exhausts a high damage attack in your hand, that value gets added to Thrash's total damage.
Because the attack is exhausted, it will not appear again during the combat.
Why Thrash Can Hit Very Hard
Ironclad decks often run large damage attacks. Thrash converts those attacks into additional damage in a single burst.
This means one strong attack can massively increase Thrash's output. If the exhausted card has a high damage value, Thrash can suddenly become one of the strongest hits in your deck.
The card also benefits from damage scaling effects that increase attack values.
When Thrash Feels Risky
The downside of Thrash is the randomness.
It exhausts a random Attack from your hand. Sometimes it will remove the exact card you planned to play next.
This can disrupt turns if you are holding key attacks. Because of that, Thrash works best when your hand contains several attacks so losing one is not a big problem.
Simple Tips For Using Thrash
Play Thrash when your hand contains several attacks
Use it when you do not mind exhausting one of those cards
Pair it with decks that include strong attack damage values
Upgrade it early for better base damage
Using it at the right time makes a big difference.
Final Blurb
Thrash rewards aggressive Ironclad decks that carry strong attacks in hand. The card converts one of those attacks into extra damage while still hitting twice on its own. It can feel a little unpredictable, but when it eats the right attack the result is a very satisfying burst of damage.
FAQ
What does Thrash do in Slay the Spire 2
Thrash deals damage twice and then exhausts a random Attack in your hand. The damage value of that attack is added to Thrash.
Does Thrash copy the effect of the exhausted attack
No. Thrash only gains the damage number from the exhausted card. It does not copy any additional effects.
Is Thrash a good Ironclad card
Thrash can deal strong burst damage if your hand contains powerful attacks. It works best in decks with multiple attack cards.
What changes when Thrash is upgraded
The upgraded version increases the base damage from 4 twice to 6 twice, making the card stronger even before gaining bonus damage.
