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Wax Relic Slay the Spire 2 — Full Relic Guide
Updated 2026-06-02
Wax Relic Effect
The Wax Relic is a common relic in Slay the Spire 2. Tooltip: "At the start of combat, gain 3 Plated Armor. Enemies that hit you lose 1 Strength."
Plated Armor is the same buff from the original game. It gives block at the end of your turn that degrades by 1 each turn. Starting with 3 is like having a free Block Potion every fight.
The Strength reduction is the real prize. Against multi-hit enemies like the Book of Stabbing or the new Clockwork Archer, each hit triggers the Strength loss. One enemy going from 8x3 to 7x3 is noticeable. Over three turns, you can neuter a boss.
Best Characters for Wax Relic
Ironclad loves it because he takes hits face-first. Silent benefits too — she can stack Wax Relic with Footwork for heavy defense. Hedgehog with his built-in armor gets even tankier. Necromancer should not rely on it because she wants to avoid getting hit entirely.
FAQ
- Does Wax Relic stack with itself?
- Yes. Two Wax Relics give 6 Plated Armor and enemies lose 2 Strength per hit.
- Does the Strength reduction affect bosses?
- Yes. Bosses lose Strength too. The Corrupt Heart can have its multi-hit neutered over three turns.
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