Character Tier List

Data-driven ranking from 4,104 community runs

The Slay the Spire 2 character tier list below is based entirely on real community data: 4,104+ runs analyzed statistically, with 95% Wilson confidence intervals. Unlike opinion-based tier lists, this ranking reflects how each character actually performs in practice across all ascension levels.

The Ranking (by Win Rate)

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35.0% win rate742 runsAvg floor: 31.795% CI: [31.7% – 38.5%]

The Silent dominates community stats with the highest win rate. Her poison and shiv-based decks scale exceptionally well into late game.

  • Prioritize Shiv synergies: Accuracy, Blade Dance, Infinite Blades
  • Pick up Poison cards early — they scale infinitely
  • Discard synergies (Reflex, Acrobatics) provide massive card advantage
  • Avoid defensive Skill overload — Silent wants to kill before being killed
A
32.3% win rate728 runsAvg floor: 3295% CI: [29.0% – 35.8%]

The Ironclad is consistently strong — straightforward gameplay with massive strength scaling. Best for beginners and veterans alike.

  • Strength scaling is the main archetype: Flex, Inflame, Spot Weakness
  • Barricade + Entrench = infinite block turns
  • Exhaust archetype (Feel No Pain, Corruption) is top-tier on higher ascensions
  • Don't sleep on Demon Form despite the high cost
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#3 Necrobinder

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31.5% win rate756 runsAvg floor: 31.195% CI: [28.3% – 34.9%]

Necrobinder offers unique minion and soul mechanics. Complex but rewarding when you commit to a build.

  • Soul generation is the core: Capture Spirit, Reave, Grave Warden
  • Minion decks want Charge!! and Guards!! for summoning
  • Bodyguard + Unleash starting cards give you early tempo
  • Ethereal cards punish you — remove Apparition if you can't exhaust efficiently
B
30.7% win rate615 runsAvg floor: 31.495% CI: [27.2% – 34.5%]

The Defect's orb system has a high skill ceiling. Lightning and Frost decks are solid but demand careful planning.

  • Channel consistently — empty orb slots waste turns
  • Lightning orbs + Storm + Electrodynamics = ramp damage
  • Defragment and Static Discharge let you scale orb damage
  • Frost orbs paired with Glacier/Defend Defect make a tanky build
D
25.4% win rate909 runsAvg floor: 30.295% CI: [22.7% – 28.3%]

The Regent has the lowest win rate. Star economy is complex and unforgiving — requires dedicated deck building.

  • Star generators are mandatory: Venerate, Glow, Genesis, Gather Light
  • Don't pick star-cost cards unless you have 3+ generators
  • Forge + Sovereign Blade is the primary wincon — commit hard
  • The Sealed Throne is an auto-pick Ancient — 1 star per card is insane

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