Tier Lists
Rankings browser
Ranking all five Slay the Spire 2 characters by overall strength across Ascension levels. Based on community consensus from English and Chinese sources, including win-rate data, high-Ascension performance, and build ceiling analysis.
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Turn tier list knowledge into full deck plans. Each build guide covers core cards, relic synergies, and combo math for a specific archetype.
Browse the full card library to find the S-tier cards mentioned in these rankings. Filter by character and search by name.
See every relic with full effect text. Cross-reference the relic tier list with the complete database to plan your run.
Browse all 63 potions with effects and rarities. Match potion tier list rankings to your potion belt decisions.
Tier List FAQ
Regent and Silent are S-tier. Regent's Stars build dominates high Ascension runs — the Chinese community rates it T0 for its ability to one-shot bosses with Bombardment + Stars scaling. Silent's Sly discard mechanic has the highest single-turn damage ceiling, enabling full-cycle turns with Calculated Gamble.
Ice Cream (energy carries over turns), Gambling Chip (redraw opening hand), Paper Phrog (75% Vulnerable damage), Bag of Preparation (draw 2 extra on turn 1), and Tungsten Rod (reduce all HP loss by 1) are S-tier. These relics provide universal value regardless of character or build.
Fairy in a Bottle (revive at 30% HP on death), Duplicator (play every card twice this turn), Entropic Brew (fill empty potion slots), and Fortifier (triple your current Block — new to STS2) are S-tier. Save Fairy for Act 3 bosses and use Duplicator on lethal turns.
Glass Cannon is a trap relic in STS2. It doubles damage taken, and Pierce attacks (which ignore Block entirely) combined with Glass Cannon can instantly kill you. Avoid unless you can guarantee Intangible or always kill before being hit.
These tier lists reflect the Early Access meta as of March 2026 (v0.98-v0.99). Rankings are based on community consensus from Mobalytics, GamesRadar, Destructoid, ProGameGuides, GamerBlurb, and high-Ascension player reports from both English and Chinese communities. Rankings will shift as patches land.
Tier List Sources
Destructoid: Character Tier List
AuthorityCharacter tier ranking with archetype breakdowns and meta commentary.
GamerBlurb: Potions Guide — Full List and Best Potions
AuthorityComplete potion list with best-pick recommendations and usage strategy.
GAMES.GG Slay the Spire 2 relic tier list
AuthorityCommunity tier list ranking relics by universal value, with character-specific picks.
GamesRadar: Character Tier List
AuthorityCharacter power ranking across Ascension levels with win-rate context.
Mobalytics: Card Tier List
AuthorityCommunity-maintained per-character card tier list with meta context and Ascension notes.
Mobalytics: Potion Tier List
AuthorityCommunity-ranked potion tier list with usage strategy and rarity context.
ProGameGuides: Relics Tier List
AuthorityRelic tier ranking by universal value with character-specific picks and trap warnings.
SlashSkill best relics guide
AuthorityRelic evaluation guide with character-specific recommendations and trap relic warnings.
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The tier lists rank items by power level. The linked pages provide the full data and strategy context behind each ranking.
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The relics page is a searchable passive-effect database for players who want quick text checks without leaving the run-planning flow.
The potions page keeps short tactical effects searchable and filtered by class so quick combat tools are easy to compare.
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Patch tracking and launch timeline pages help you confirm what is current during early access.