The Defect
⚠️ MYSTERYA broken automaton consumed by nature
The beloved automaton from Slay The Spire 1 appears to have met a grim fate. In promotional footage, a destroyed construct overgrown with vines and vegetation can be seen - bearing an eerie resemblance to the Defect's signature glowing core. Whether this is a hidden character to unlock, corrupted remains to discover, or hints at a darker storyline remains unknown.
Starting Relic
Cracked Core
Start each combat with 1 Lightning Orb channeled
Core Mechanics
Original Orbs
In STS1, the Defect channeled Lightning, Frost, Dark, and Plasma orbs that provided passive and evoked effects
Focus
Increased the effectiveness of all channeled orbs
Current Status
Unknown - the Defect's fate in STS2 is one of the game's biggest mysteries
🔮 Fan Theories
The community has been speculating about the Defect's fate. Here are the most popular theories:
▸Secret Unlockable Character
Some fans theorize the Defect will be a secret character that needs to be unlocked, possibly appearing in a corrupted or 'reanimated' form given the Necrobinder's presence in the game.
▸Spire's Death = Defect's Demise
If the Spire was canonically destroyed in STS1, the Defect - being an automaton created by the Spire - would have deactivated and broken down over time.
▸Overgrowth Corruption
The Defect may have been consumed by the Overgrowth biome, its mechanical body now serving as a host for invasive plant life. This could explain the vines growing through its core.
▸Gameplay Given to Another
Some suggest the Defect's orb-based gameplay may have been redistributed to other characters or mechanics, with the character itself retired from the roster.
Lore
"Once a sentient automaton that defied its programming to join the battle against the Spire. Its current fate in STS2 remains shrouded in mystery, but the broken remains seen in promotional material suggest a tragic end... or perhaps a new beginning."