Looking for a character who can deal and absorb tons of punishment? Ironclad is the only character who fulfills these requirements. For a nice Ironclad build, there are a ton of cards to choose from, but picking the right ones can be a game-changer for you. Follow this Slay the Spire 2 guide to find out the best cards or build for Ironclad.
Best Ironclad Build in Slay the Spire 2
| Card | Cost/Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pommel Strike | Attack – 1 | Deal 9 Damage. Draw 1 Card. |
| Pillage | Attack – 1 | Deal 6 Damage. Draw cards until you draw a non-Attack card. |
| Battle Trance | Skill – 0 | Draw 3 cards. You cannot draw additional cards this turn. |
| Setup Strike | Attack – 1 | Deal 7 Damage. Gain 2 Strength this turn. |
| Shrug It Off | Skill – 1 | Gain 8 Block. Draw 1 card. |
| Hellraiser | Power – 2 | When you draw a card containing “Strike,” play that card against a random enemy. |
| Anger | Attack – 0 | Deal 6 Damage. Add a copy of this card to your Discard Pile |
| Headbutt | Attack – 1 | Deal 9 Damage. Put a card from your Discard Pile to the top of your Draw Pile. |
| Armaments | Skill – 1 | Gain 5 Block. Upgrade a card in your hand. |
| Body Slam | Attack – 1 | Deal damage based on your Block. |
| Rage | Skill – 0 | Whenever you play an Attack card this turn, gain 3 Block. |
| Juggernaut | Power – 2 | Whenever you gain Block, deal 5 Damage to a random enemy. |
| Taunt | Skill – 1 | Gain 7 Block. Apply 1 Vulnerable. |
I suggest combining the Hellraiser power card with a deck full of Pommel Strikes for insane damage. For longer chains, it depends on whether you get lucky with Pillage or Battle Trance.
You can never go wrong with Anger, as it’s a free, self-replicating card that can open opportunities for some very lengthy turns. You can pair it up with Headbutt as it will maximize Anger’s efficiency by letting you cast multiple Anger cards in quick succession. This also works with Pommel Strike to maximize the number of Anger cards you can cast with your limited amount of Energy per turn.
Juggernaut is pretty unique, as it deals damage to enemies every time you gain Block. Pair it up with a classic Body Slam build, which will allow you to take zero damage while absolutely killing your enemy.
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