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🎮 Recommended Mods for Slay the Spire 2

Last updated: March 2026
Game version: Early Access (launched March 5, 2026)

Slay the Spire 2 has just entered Early Access, and the modding community is already producing impressive content! Below is a curated list of recommended mods organized by category, ranked by community endorsements.

💡 Tip: All of these mods can be easily managed through SlaySP2Manager — search, download, install, and toggle them with a single click!

📚 Table of Contents

⚙️ Essential / Framework Mods

These mods provide foundational support or critical utilities. Highly recommended to install!

Mod Author ⭐ 📥 Description Link
ModConfig PiPiFanDev 36 9.2K Universal mod configuration framework. Injects a "Mods" tab into the game settings screen. Other mods register config entries via API — toggles, sliders, dropdowns, keybinds, and text inputs are rendered automatically. Nexus Mods
UnifiedSavePath Jiesi Luo 97 16K Unifies the save path so modded and vanilla play share the same save directory. All progression, unlocks, and run history stay in one place. Nexus Mods
DevConsole With Unlocked Achievements Tbonex28b 36 9.9K Adds dev console commands that you can use in-game. Achievements remain unlocked even when using mods or the console. Nexus Mods

✨ Quality of Life (QoL)

Mod Author ⭐ 📥 Description Link
BetterSpire2 JDR 105 22K 🏆 Most endorsed mod! Lightweight QoL mod pack. Includes damage counter, expected HP, multi-hit totals, resizable teammate hand viewer, auto-confirm discard/retain, instant fast mode, hold R to restart, and more. Available in Full or Lite (multiplayer-safe) mode. Nexus Mods
Route Suggest Jiajie Chen 50 6K Suggests the optimal path through the map and highlights it in gold/red on the map screen. Nexus Mods
QuickRestart Jiesi Luo 40 6.7K Press F5 to instantly restart the current battle or event from the beginning, restoring your deck, HP, and relics to their state when you entered the room. Nexus Mods
Skada Damage Meter PiPiFanDev 23 8K WoW Skada-inspired combat stats HUD. 17 stat categories: damage, block, overkill, rDPS assist, card efficiency, energy, potions, debuffs, death log, records & more. Dashboard, per-turn charts, tooltip details, co-op ready. Nexus Mods
UndoAndRedo Jiesi Luo 20 2.9K Combat undo/redo for Slay the Spire 2. Allows you to undo misplays during combat. Nexus Mods
Relic Rarity Display Aiadan 17 1.9K Shows rarity for a relic in its tooltip (Common, Uncommon, Rare, etc.). Nexus Mods
UpgradeAllCards Jiesi Luo 30 5K Automatically upgrades your entire starting deck and grants all three egg relics at the start of every run. Eggs are removed from the relic pool so you won't find duplicates. Nexus Mods
RandomVision MitCheese 8 600 See seed-determined event outcomes in advance, so you can make smarter choices without constantly save scumming. Nexus Mods
RelicTracker gilbio 7 430 Detailed stats for relics — how many times they've triggered, the damage they've dealt, etc. Nexus Mods

🧙 New Characters

Mod Author ⭐ 📥 Description Link
The Watcher - Mod lamali 21 4.6K Ports the beloved Watcher character from the original Slay the Spire into STS2. Includes animations, Wrath/Calm/Divinity VFX & SFX, 83 Watcher cards + 10 colorless cards + associated powers, and 8 STS1 relics unique to the Watcher. Nexus Mods

🛠️ Utilities & Tools

Mod Author ⭐ 📥 Description Link
More Card Rewards Emo Used HM01 38 7.1K Changes how many cards you get from rewards from 3 to 5. Nexus Mods
Ascender's Sandbox Juls88 19 4.5K Adds a dedicated "Sandbox" tab into your in-game settings, allowing you to toggle god mode, multiply your gold, or adjust your starting stats on the fly. Nexus Mods
SlayWithController Caelus 10 558 Improved controller support and QoL, including controller vibration and hiding tooltips. Supports instantly playing cards. Nexus Mods
LAN Multiplayer Kmyuhkyuk 5 1.5K Adds local network multiplayer feature with custom host port and maximum players settings. Nexus Mods
Knowledge Demon Companion ikana1146 1 139 Run tracker and toggleable stats overlay. Auto-uploads your STS2 run data for analytics. Nexus Mods

🔍 Where to Find More Mods

The STS2 modding scene is rapidly growing. Here are the best places to discover new mods:

Platform URL Notes
Nexus Mods nexusmods.com/slaythespire2 Primary mod hosting platform. Can be browsed directly from SlaySP2Manager!
Steam Workshop (Planned) Official Workshop support is planned by the developers
GitHub Various repos Some developers host mods directly on GitHub
Reddit r/slaythespire2 Community discussions and mod announcements

💡 Pro Tip: Use SlaySP2Manager's built-in Discover tab to search and download mods from Nexus Mods without ever leaving the app!

📋 Mod Installation Tips

Using SlaySP2Manager (Recommended)

  1. Open SlaySP2Manager and go to the Discover tab
  2. Search for the mod you want
  3. Click Download — the app handles everything automatically
  4. Enable/disable mods from the Library tab

Manual Installation

If you prefer to install mods manually:

  1. Download the mod archive (.zip, .7z, etc.)
  2. Locate your game directory:
    Steam → Right-click Slay the Spire 2 → Manage → Browse Local Files
  3. Create a mods folder in the game root directory (if it doesn't exist)
  4. Extract the mod's .dll and .pck files directly into the mods folder
  5. Launch the game — it will auto-detect and load the mods

⚠️ Warning: First-time mod installation may cause save data issues. Always back up your saves first!
Save path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\SlayTheSpire2\steam\<SteamID>

📌 Notes

  • STS2 is built with the Godot engine, making it more mod-friendly than the original Java-based game
  • The developers (Mega Crit) have stated they plan to make source code available to further support modding
  • Steam Workshop support is planned but not yet active during Early Access
  • This list will be updated regularly as new mods become available

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