Block and defense

Slay the Spire: the player has five block and an enemy displays an upcoming attack.Block will reduce incoming damageThe announced attack helps estimate the threat
Slay the SpireThe player’s block and an announced attack
  1. Block will reduce incoming damage
  2. The announced attack helps estimate the threat
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Defense reduces or prevents incoming damage. The player weighs the expected threat against its cost and other available actions.

Design tips

  • Explain what is blocked and when the defense expires.
  • Reveal the threat early enough to allow a defensive decision.

Examples