Slay the Spire Setup Guide
Required Software
For Steam-based installation, subscribe to the following mods:
- ModTheSpire
- BaseMod
- Archipelago Multiworld Randomizer
- (optional) Downfall
- (required for downfall) StSLib
For GOG or Xbox PC Game Pass installation:
- Download the official Steam Console Client SteamCMD.
- Unpack that .zip file into some folder and double-click on
steamcmd.exe
. - The client will now update itself. When it's ready type
login anonymous
. Now you are ready to download the actual mods. - Run the following commands to download the required mod files:
- Mod the Spire:
workshop_download_item 646570 1605060445
- BaseMod:
workshop_download_item 646570 1605833019
- ArchipelagoMW:
workshop_download_item 646570 3488453081
- (optional) Downfall:
workshop_download_item 646570 1610056683
- (required for Downfall) StSLib:
workshop_download_item 646570 1609158507
- Open your Slay the Spire installation directory. By default on GOG this is
C:\GOG Games\Slay the Spire
, on PC Game Pass this isC:\XboxGames\Slay The Spire\Content
. - In the folder where you unzipped SteamCMD there will now be a
steamapps
folder. Copy ModTheSpire.jar fromsteamapps\workshop\content\646570\1605060445\ModTheSpire.jar
to your Slay The Spire installation directory. - Create a folder named
mods
inside the Slay the Spire installation directory. Each folder insidesteamapps\workshop\content\646570
will have a single .jar file. Copy each of them except ModTheSpire.jar into themods
folder you made. - Now open Notepad. Paste in the following text:
jre\bin\java.exe -jar ModTheSpire.jar
. Go to "File -> Save as" and save it into your Slay the Spire installation directory with the name"start.bat"
. Make sure to include the quotes in the file name!
Configuring your YAML file
What is a YAML file and why do I need one?
Your YAML file contains a set of configuration options which provide the generator with information about how it should generate your game. Each player of a multiworld will provide their own YAML file. This setup allows each player to enjoy an experience customized for their taste, and different players in the same multiworld can all have different options.
Where do I get a YAML file?
You can customize your options by visiting the Slay the Spire Options Page.
Open MultiworldGGLauncher.exe to start the Launcher, and click on "Generate Template Options" to create template yamls
for all of the apworlds in your \custom_worlds
folder as well as your \lib\worlds
folder.
After you click on this button, a File Explorer window will open (on Windows) pointing directly to your
\Players\Templates
folder, with all of the new template files.
You will find the Slay the Spire template yaml among them.
Connect to the MultiServer
Steam
If you are subscribed to ModTheSpire, when you launch the game, you should have the option to launch the game with mods.
Then follow the Common instructions.
GOG/XBox PC
Launch the game by double-clicking the start.bat
file you created earlier
which will give you the option to launch the game with mods.
Then follow the Common instructions.
Common
On the mod loader screen, ensure you only have the following mods enabled and then start the game:
- BaseMod
- Archipelago Multiworld Randomizer
If playing with Downfall, also make sure the following are enabled:
- Downfall
- StSLib
Do note that no guarantees are made about compatibility with mods outside the ones listed here.
Once you are in-game, you will be able to click the Archipelago menu option and enter the IP and Port (separated by a colon) in the hostname field and enter your player slot name in the Slot Name field. Then click connect, and now you are ready to climb the spire!