Epoch Timeline — Unlock Tracker
Explore the complete Slay the Spire 2 epoch timeline with unlock conditions, lore, and rewards for every era.
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Prehistoria
Year ???Preon
Magnum OpusBut then, the world came into existence!
It churned about and molded itself to “That which tells stories.” Along this journey lay a planet named Preon, a mere speck in this universe. They say that a great story about a Spire took place there.
Scribbles
Magnum OpusThey roam the lands in this time of simple, gleeful violence. Countless ways to kill, to feed, and proliferate are suggested. Colonies, hives, groups, and schools ebb and flow into the nooks and crannies of Preon.
The Architect
Magnum OpusMaybe there needs to be one which can create, destroy, and control this mess? An entity with its own imagination and will?
Let’s Imagine such a being.
Nemesis
SilentShe takes it upon herself to hunt the haunter. Once the hunt is complete, its skull is ceremoniously placed upon her by her Sisters. The ritual has concluded.
Seeds
Year 0Seeds
Magnum OpusThe seeds which turned out to be failures, “The Mistakes”, were placed in a heavy coffer and hurled into the ocean’s depths.
Unlocked: Unlocked game mode: Custom.
Elsewhere
Unlocked: It is not yet known what this unlocked...
Ancients
Magnum OpusWhen fully mature, a manifestation of its immense power is born within.
An Ancient.
Traitors
Magnum OpusShe confided with a like-minded sibling and together they created a most potent concoction.
The Blight.
The Pact
IroncladUnlocked: Unlocked [red]Ascension[/red] for the [red]Ironclad[/red] and [gold]Blood Potion[/gold], [gold]Soldier's Stew[/gold], and [gold]Ashwater[/gold].
Devastation
IroncladThe flames of the Demonic pact course through his blood. Cuts and bruises heal rapidly. The Valleyguard are cleaved in two, the Desert Tribe are burned to a crisp, Wind Walkers smashed into the ground, and even a familiar horde of aggressive bronze-cladded warriors are set ablaze with these exciting new flames!
All of the Ironclad’s enemies are shown no mercy. All of the Ironclads... Ironclad?
...where is everyone?
Somewhere
Unlocked: It is not yet known what this unlocked...
Slumber
Magnum Opus“This... will help... ..you sleep.....”
Infection
Year 1,201Consequences
Magnum OpusThe other Ancients capture the culprit as the Blight ravages the land. They imprison Neow and take shelter from the now unstoppable Blight.
The Spire
Magnum OpusEven Neow’s Tree loses its branches and lush foliage. The last tree is no tree at all.
They give it a name.
Unlocked: Unlocked event: [blue]Colorful Philosophers[/blue].
The Ironclad
IroncladDriven by pure instinct and accursed blood, he has lost all reason and identity.
All who prevent his ascent shall perish.
Buy Something!
Tales From The SpireDesperate times call for desperate measures... and desperate measures cost Gold! Spend that Gold to acquire a morsel of food, the sharpest of daggers, or a fashionable hat!! Buy something! Approach any blue-clothed merchant on a green rug, and you'll be treated to a fantastic shopping experience. We don't turn away anybody!
(Disclaimer: This Epoch description was paid for by Merchant)
Trophies
SilentUnlocked: Unlocked [red]Ascension[/red] for the [green]Silent[/green] and [gold]Poison Potion[/gold], [gold]Ghost in a Jar[/gold], and [gold]Cunning Potion[/gold].
Poisoner
SilentStilling the putrid Heart with a special-made poison, the Silent rappels upwards and outwards and longs to bathe in the comforting moonlight. She leaves the Spire with a prize in hand. A piece of the Heart.
Laser Beams
DefectMission accomplished...?
Damage Sustained: <CRITICAL>
Next Objective:
Relocate to Scrapyard for evaluation.
Ablaze
IroncladImmediately, the warrior and Blight are set ablaze. The parasite is drawn into the flame, its writhing form consumed like wax wicking into a fire.
Flourish
Year 1,800The Calm
ReopeningThe ground, dry and brittle- begins to moisten. The clouds around the Spire douse the lands. The sunlight pierces through newly formed cracks in the clouds.
It has been done. Someone had slain the Spire.
Bigger Prey
SilentThey have not seen her for over three centuries and she returns with an ugly pulsating scrap.
The Silent recollects the trials she endured for this trophy but does not speak; to speak is weak. One can only prove herself with more impressive trophies.
There is always bigger prey.
Orobas
Tales From The Spire“Blight gone!! Why gone! Safe to enter!? Orobas enters!!!”
Unlocked: Unlocked Ancient: [aqua]Orobas[/aqua].
Cultists
Tales From The SpireSuch a humiliating defeat... their places of worship and sacrifices desecrated over and over by ruinous invaders.
Has Mazaleth forsaken us?
Food within the Spire has become scarce as the bug population surges. The Flock escape to the lower rungs of the Spire and scrape by on seaweed and sewer critters.
Unlocked: Unlocked event: [blue]Trash Heap[/blue].
Arise
ReopeningMemories return in fragments and his surroundings are alien.
He is not who he once was.
Discontent
Regent“Why do you wish for this, Regent? We have everything we need! We needn't eat, we have peace, we cannot die, and we are fashionable!” a fellow Starrian pleads.
“You are BORING!”
Hello! Hello!
DefectIs being okay at a host of functions not desirable? Do we all need to excel at a distinct function? While processing these questions—
“Hello!” pops out another construct.
“Hello!” Defect responds.
“My name is Flaw!”
Civilization
ReopeningSlowly, a burgeoning metropolis began to form at its base.
Resolving Bugs
DefectThey return to the Spire’s mid floors and are met with a MASSIVE BUG INFESTATION!!
The pair get to work in an attempt to reduce the bugs to a reasonable level.
Unlocked: Unlocked [red]Ascension[/red] for the [blue]Defect[/blue] and [gold]Focus Potion[/gold], [gold]Essence of Darkness[/gold], and [gold]Potion of Capacity[/gold].
Anomalous Planet
RegentThe Regent slammed his fists down on the space console—
*BEEP BEEP BEEP*
Anomalous Planet Detected!
Unlocked: Unlocked the [orange]Regent[/orange] as a playable character.
Ill
SilentThe grotesque trophy is hurled into the ocean, but the blight has no cure.
She will die soon.
Snuffed
IroncladThen one day, the clouds were normal.
The flame went out.
Friends
RegentThey're quite sturdy and decent at following instructions. They're terrible at chess and enjoy pop music. The minions were swiftly demoted from “Friend” to “Minion”.
Sigh...
Confrontation
DefectA toxic wasp colony residing in triangular nests.
PYEEEEWWWW!!
The Defect empties its energy reserves and tears the hexapolis wide open!
The Flaw fires a salvo of laser pulses to keep the cloud of stinging retaliation at bay!
It's not enough.
Doors
Year 2,733Open
ReopeningTwelve days later, the rain stops.
The clouds remain, but the Flame has gone out.
The Spire opens its doors once more.
Neow
Reopening“Rise.. champion..... again. Again...”
Unlocked: Unlocked the Ancient: [blue]Neow[/blue].
The Twelve
NecrobinderThe Capital gathers the most brilliant, formidable, and courageous from all the lands.
Twelve explorers formed an expedition and advanced inside to make history.
None made it back.
Fog Rolls In
SilentShe ferries a boat to The Capital.
Unlocked: Unlocked the [green]Silent[/green] as a playable character.
I Arrive
RegentA fantastic explosion marks the arrival of the Regent. His Majesty's spaceship shattered beyond repair.
“Finally, I arrive!”
They Return
ReopeningIt has been too long since they had received its blessings.
Unlocked: Unlocked event: [blue]Reflections snoitcelfeR[/blue].
Booting Up
DefectSurrounded by a wreckage of molten metal, ash, and thousands of dead bugs!?
DATA LOG: <CORRUPT>.
Its core barely held together, limbs barely responsive, the Defect scavenges broken panels and pieces from other constructs to patch itself together.
Unlocked: Unlocked the [blue]Defect[/blue] as a playable character.
Futility
NecrobinderAccidentally entered a conflict between a boulder-throwing individual and flying automatons.
Jacktopher Grootz (Fighter): Crushed by a boulder
Jose Paxo (Fighter): Fell in a hole
Big Ed (Bard): Shot by a construct
Garbo Doughbee (Healer): Touched grass
Temi Mondes (Arcanist): Whereabouts unknown
Underdocks
Tales From The SpireAggressive sea creatures emerged from its depths, making a home in the maze-like passages.
Unlocked: Unlocked the [blue]Underdocks[/blue], an alternate Act 1.
We Need a Hero!
RegentBrave warriors, explorers, and mercenaries have been sent in but few make progress.
Even fewer make it back alive.
The Regent learns of this dismay and takes it upon himself to become the hero that Preon needs!
“I enter!!”
Tricked
Defect“Construct... what you.. ..lost....
Your creator... ..abandoned you.. ...hides..... at the... ..top...”
The Defect thanks Neow and heads for the top, seeking answers.
Spireborn
NecrobinderBut it proved nothing like we expected! Such wondrous wildlife, curious artifacts, and even wandering traders. From whence have these marvels arrived?
Our team seems intent on hoarding riches but at least my enthusiasm is shared by Geovan. We have fallen madly in love, and soon shall welcome a child into our lives.”
Unlocked: Unlocked [red]Ascension[/red] for the [pink]Necrobinder[/pink] and [gold]Potion of Doom[/gold], [gold]Pot of Ghouls[/gold], and [gold]Bone Brew[/gold].
Grand Strategy
RegentThe Regent devises a royally brilliant plan to become stronger. To immortalize this, it is etched into a nearby stone.
T R Y H A R D E R
Unlocked: Unlocked [red]Ascension[/red] for the [orange]Regent[/orange] and [gold]Star Potion[/gold], [gold]Cosmic Concoction[/gold], and [gold]King's Courage[/gold].
The Giant
NecrobinderA benevolent giant has agreed to guide us to the top of the Spire to meet his brother.
We believe this brother of his has the solution to stop the monsters which have been pouring out of the Spire.
This would be the greatest accomplishment of our time!
Annihilation
Necrobinder“Interlopers aren’t welcome.”
Only a little girl made it out alive.
Darv
Tales From The SpireDarv smelled riches in the air and entered the Spire on his trusty steed.
Unlocked: Unlocked Ancient: [purple]Darv[/purple].
Life and Death
NecrobinderShe gains the Understandings of Life and Death — but at a cost. Her skin, hair, and organs rapidly rot away as her soul is forcefully bound into the locket in her pocket.
The Grimoire whispers, “If I die, you die.”
Unlocked: Unlocked the [pink]Necrobinder[/pink] as a playable character.
Little King
RegentTanx is immediately taken with the Regent’s regal confidence.
“DOMINATE THE SPIRE! CRUSH THEM ALL!!” he bellows, hurling a strange sceptre toward him.
“THIS WILL LET YOU FIGHT ON EVEN GROUND!”
My Face
IroncladThe Demon throws a massive fit, smashing his chamber and setting all manner of things on fire.
“My death puppet, brandish my power and kill again. KILL THE ARCHITECT!!”
Soup
Silent“Grow big and strong!” The Ancient speaks in a tender tone and scoots over a bowl of nutritious soup.
The Daily
Tales From The SpireUnlocked: Unlocked game mode: Daily.
Ooh Shiny!
DefectThe amount of disorder and information is overwhelming for the poor Defect’s processing core.
“Outta tha way!” Shouts a megafaunal humanoid riding a threat-level: 9 reptile, but then stops in its tracks and turns to the Defect with a strange grin.
“I've got somethin' for ya!”
To Kill
NecrobinderOn one of her ascents, she discovers a massive dragon, Pael. Giving off the same gentle presence as the Giant, he speaks...
“This will help you get his attention...”