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Why this glitch is trending right now in speedrun circles.
The Slay the Spire Score Glitch No One Talks About is a score counter bug. Research shows it can freeze or jump numbers during combat. Runners use it to lock in big points fast.
How the bug triggers and why it sticks.
Certain combat events stack too quickly. The game misreads the update order and stops refreshing UI. Patch notes rarely mention this, so players keep discovering it by accident.
What actually changes for players.
Fixed scores can break daily runs and leaderboards. Teams now add manual checks before uploads. A quick reset saves hours of confusion later.
Is this considered cheating?
Most runners treat it as a bug to avoid. Official rules vary by category, so check before submitting.
Can it get you banned?
Platform mods rarely ban for it alone. Repeat exploits may trigger reviews, but single incidents usually just reset runs.
