Can't beat The Champ

[Minch]

Hey guys,

This is my first Discussions post in any game, but I thought it was about time I write here, since I've really been frustrated and confused and wanted to hear if anyone shares my issue.

I have roughly 26 hours in Slay the Spire and I absolutely love this game! BUT no matter which build and character I try, i.e. all about defense Ironclad, all out damage Ironclad, poison-stack The Silent, etc., etc. I just can't ever beat The Champ!

I've read other posts/discussions about this and everyone claims that he is the easiest of the 2nd Act bosses, while I experience the exact opposite - I rarely ever lose to the other two, but no matter what I try, I A L W A Y S lose to The Champ.

It's not some HUGE loss, litterally every time I am one turn away from beating him, with him having between 10 and 30 health left, but with his attack power at the end, there is nothing I can do to survive :(

My question is, what builds do you guys use against him and are there any special tactics/tips/anything you could share as to how to beat this sucker?

Thanks for all advice and I hope this might help any others who might have the same issue :)

[>//The_FALCON]

You have to either have to go full offense or full defense on this guy. If you don't focus on anything, you'll lose. It's not like it's getting easier after the champ anyway ...

[Dampfnudel]

Originally posted by BlueGoat:

Hey guys,

This is my first Discussions post in any game, but I thought it was about time I write here, since I've really been frustrated and confused and wanted to hear if anyone shares my issue.

I have roughly 26 hours in Slay the Spire and I absolutely love this game! BUT no matter which build and character I try, i.e. all about defense Ironclad, all out damage Ironclad, poison-stack The Silent, etc., etc. I just can't ever beat The Champ!

I've read other posts/discussions about this and everyone claims that he is the easiest of the 2nd Act bosses, while I experience the exact opposite - I rarely ever lose to the other two, but no matter what I try, I A L W A Y S lose to The Champ.

It's not some HUGE loss, litterally every time I am one turn away from beating him, with him having between 10 and 30 health left, but with his attack power at the end, there is nothing I can do to survive :(

My question is, what builds do you guys use against him and are there any special tactics/tips/anything you could share as to how to beat this sucker?

Thanks for all advice and I hope this might help any others who might have the same issue :)

I had easy time with poison builds. No champ can tank 360 dmg per turn :D
Worked twice so far. But I guess I got lucky with cards.

[Arashi]

Champ is like abnormal boss for 2/3 of his hp. Then he drops all debuffs and gives himself str buff.

Be sure to not trigger last phase unless you can kill him quickly..

[Tray]

Originally posted by >//The_FALCONTnY:

You have to either have to go full offense or full defense on this guy. If you don't focus on anything, you'll lose. It's not like it's getting easier after the champ anyway ...

Balanced decks do just fine against him.

[Tray]

Originally posted by BlueGoat:

Hey guys,

This is my first Discussions post in any game, but I thought it was about time I write here, since I've really been frustrated and confused and wanted to hear if anyone shares my issue.

I have roughly 26 hours in Slay the Spire and I absolutely love this game! BUT no matter which build and character I try, i.e. all about defense Ironclad, all out damage Ironclad, poison-stack The Silent, etc., etc. I just can't ever beat The Champ!

I've read other posts/discussions about this and everyone claims that he is the easiest of the 2nd Act bosses, while I experience the exact opposite - I rarely ever lose to the other two, but no matter what I try, I A L W A Y S lose to The Champ.

It's not some HUGE loss, litterally every time I am one turn away from beating him, with him having between 10 and 30 health left, but with his attack power at the end, there is nothing I can do to survive :(

My question is, what builds do you guys use against him and are there any special tactics/tips/anything you could share as to how to beat this sucker?

Thanks for all advice and I hope this might help any others who might have the same issue :)

Str, armor slam builds, and cata poison builds are usually waht I go for and he usually doesn't give me problems. Any slow ramp deck is going to have a hard time, and shivs unless you got great rng and are already 3/4 done your decl are going tohave a hard time.

That siad the champ doesn't follow a set rotation like others do so there is a slim chance you have been getting the I'm going to slam your face into the ground and laugh at you rotation he can do sometimes.

[Minch]

Thanks for all the replies guys!

I'll give them a shot! My latest run was with an all-out armor build (with multiple body slam cards) and seemed to be going really well, but I was really unlucky with my last few hands dealt, so I wasn't able to give him any serious damage for a few hands :/

I think the all-out no-hesitance attack tactic is worth a shot - I'll make it my next try, hoping he's the boss I meet on that run.

Again thanks for the tips, I'll just have to keep trying :)