5 minUpdated 2026-03-17slay the spire 2 opening hand
How to Evaluate Your Opening Hand in StS2 (Fast Turn-1 Checklist)
A simple opening-hand framework for safer first turns, fewer avoidable losses, and cleaner early-turn routing decisions.
Turn-1 Checklist
- • Check lethal risk.
- • Pick one line.
- • Preserve next-turn outs.
FAQ
Should I always play all energy on turn 1?
No. Sometimes holding a key block/utility line is better.
How do I tell if my opening hand is a trap?
If your line spends resources without improving next-turn survivability, it is usually a trap hand sequence.