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Cruelty — Ironclad Card Guide (Slay the Spire 2)

Cruelty is a 1-cost Uncommon Power for the Ironclad in Slay the Spire 2. Effect, upgrade, S-tier verdict and deck fit.

Official art
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PowerUncommonIroncladS-Tier

Cruelty is a 1-cost Uncommon Power for the Ironclad in Slay the Spire 2.

1Energy Cost
PowerType
UncommonRarity
IroncladCharacter
EFFECT · Numbers read as base (upgraded)enemies take an additional (25%;50%) damage.

Tier Verdict

S-Tier  S tier in the September 2026 community card table — premium; take it almost always.

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Quick Facts

NameCruelty
Cost1
TypePower
RarityUncommon
CharacterIronclad
Community TierS

Data Sources

Effect data: slaythespire.wiki.gg (official wiki) · Tier: September 2026 community card table

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