Win Your FIRST Run in Slay the Spire 2 — Complete Ironclad Guide for Beginners

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⚔️ Still dying on Act 1? Not anymore. In this guide, we break down the two best beginner builds for the Ironclad in Slay the Spire 2 — so you can finally see that victory screen. We cover everything: early game survival tips, the Strength + Vulnerability build, the Block + Body Slam build, the best relics to hunt for, and exactly how to play each strategy turn by turn. No jargon, no gatekeeping — just two battle-tested game plans that will carry you from Floor 1 all the way to the top of the Spire. 🐯 New here? Welcome to Tiger & Tigress Gaming — we make guides that are actually fun to watch. Subscribe and join the family! --- ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro & What This Video Covers 2:25 – General tips 5:29 – BUILD 1: Strength + Vulnerability 11:08 – BUILD 2: Block + Body Slam (Our Favourite 🛡️) 18:30 – Conclusion & Which Build to Pick --- 🃏 CARDS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO Thunderclap • Stomp • Shrug It Off • Inflame • Demon Form • Vicious • Taunt • Body Slam • Barricade • Impervious • Flame Barrier • Juggernaut • Stone Armor • Dominate • Fight Me 💎 RELICS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO Burning Blood • Vajra • Bag of Marbles • Ornamental Fan • Anchor --- 📌 LINKS & RESOURCES 👉 Watch our Ultimate Beginner's Guide for Slay the Spire 2 first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv6gCmi5uxo 👉 Subscribe for more guides: https://www.youtube.com/@TigerTigressGaming --- 🐯 ABOUT TIGER & TIGRESS GAMING We're a small channel making warm, beginner-friendly guides for games we love. No elitism, no speed-running gatekeeping — just genuine fun and helpful content. Come hang out! A SG & VN couple who play games. Join us for occasional live streams and look out for our gaming video uploads! We cover boss fights, tutorials and gaming walkthroughs. #SlayTheSpire2 #Ironclad #SlayTheSpireGuide