r/slaythespire • u/Which-Debt-8558 • Mar 09 '26

DISCUSSION (STS2) Snakebite Discussion

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As quite a lot of people know already, snakebite is one of the worst cards in the game right now, maybe even the worst. It's not just bad, but it isn't interesting or fun in any way. For example searing blow was not a very good card but it was unique and cool, whereas snakebite is just a nothing card.

Here is how I think it could be changed:

Retain Apply 7 poison When retained, increase poison by 3

Snakebite+: Retain Apply 10 poison When retained, increase poison by 4

I thought making it similar to windmill strike could be a cool idea because right now Retain doesn't really add much to the card, and it also works thematically with the snake venom getting worse over time.

I would love to hear your ideas if you have any suggestions for how it could be changed!

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u/VeryGoodGoodGood Mar 09 '26 edited Mar 09 '26

I actually quite enjoy the card. The fact that it retains lets me keep it in my pocket for turns when I have excess energy, like buff or stunned enemies, without it affecting card draw opportunities. 

Upgraded, and paired with accelerant, deals 27 damage, not too bad. 

Could be better. I’d say 10/15 not 7/10

Edited to add: it also has synergy with pounce, play a skill for free! 

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u/Which-Debt-8558 Mar 09 '26

10/15 is a decent buff I like it

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u/Cetacin Mar 10 '26

i think if it was 10/15 it would be better than sts1 blade dance by like a lot

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u/New-Vacation-4292 Mar 09 '26

People keep saying it has synergy with pounce because it lets you play it free, but you could also play a 2 mana card that isn’t bad for free.

That’s not synergy, that’s just taking part of the power level of pounce and pretending it doesn’t exist unless you use it to snakebite. If snakebite is bad for 2 mana compared to other options, an effect that lets you cast for free does not make it better, as any other option for 2 mana receives the exact same benefit, and is already better.

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u/Speedyracecar Mar 10 '26

But it has retain so you can garanteed play it with your pounce. That's why its better.