Slay the Spire 2 is an absolute masterpiece, but it does not pull its punches. If you keep dying in Act 1 or hitting a brick wall before the final boss, you aren't alone! Today on The Gamer Buff, Dove breaks down the Top 5 things he wishes he knew before starting his climb—all in under 5 minutes. From learning when to hit the "Skip" button to mastering the "Golden Ratio" of deckbuilding, these 5 beginner tips will change the way you play and help you build unstoppable decks. If this guide helped you survive the Spire, hit that Subscribe button for more under-5-minute masterclasses! Let us know down in the comments: which character are you struggling with the most right now? ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Slay the Spire 2 is Brutal (Intro) 0:35 - Tip #5: Dying is the Point 1:21 - Tip #4: Master One Hero at a Time 2:06 - Tip #3: Read the Fine Print 2:47 - Tip #2: Commit to a Strategy 3:38 - Tip #1: The Golden Ratio & The Skip Button 4:35 - Final Thoughts #SlayTheSpire2 #SlayTheSpire #GamingGuide #indiegames #Roguelike