Slay the Spire 2 Best Builds

Optimized deck builds for all 5 characters. Each build includes key cards, recommended relics, and strategy tips for Ascension 20 success.

Wrath Dance

S-Tier

Switch between Wrath and Calm stances for massive damage multipliers. Focus on stance-changing cards and high-damage finishers.

KEY CARDS

WrathCalmEruptionExitement

RECOMMENDED RELICS

CalipersOrichalcumCoffee Dripper

Divinity Burst

A-Tier

Build Divinity through stance changes, then unleash devastating combos with free energy.

KEY CARDS

WallopProstrateJustificationBlasphemy

RECOMMENDED RELICS

Mark of the BloomEmpty CageNunchaku

Doom Accelerator

S-Tier

Apply Doom quickly to summon minions instantly. Combine with minion buff cards for overwhelming board presence.

KEY CARDS

ReanimateSoul SiphonDeath WaveMinion Master

RECOMMENDED RELICS

Snecko EyeStrange SpoonChemical X

Minion Army

A-Tier

Focus on summoning multiple minions and buffing them with damage and health bonuses.

KEY CARDS

Summon ZombieRaise SkeletonMinion BuffCommand

RECOMMENDED RELICS

Slaver's CollarMeat on the BoneRunic Pyramid

Lightning Focus

A-Tier

Maximize Focus stat to amplify Lightning orb damage. Scale exponentially in late game.

KEY CARDS

LightningDualcastFocusBiased Cognition

RECOMMENDED RELICS

Snecko EyeRunic CapacitorSelf-Forming Clay

Dark Orb Control

B-Tier

Use Dark orbs for energy generation and controlled burst damage when needed.

KEY CARDS

DarkRecycleDefragmentCoolheaded

RECOMMENDED RELICS

Cracked CoreFrozen EggNunchaku

Poison Scalper

A-Tier

Apply multiple poison stacks and scale with Catalyst. Kills bosses in few turns.

KEY CARDS

Poison StrikeCatalystWell-Laid PlansAccuracy

RECOMMENDED RELICS

Snecko EyeOrichalcumViolet Lotus

Shiv Swarm

B-Tier

Generate and play multiple Shivs per turn with Accuracy buffs for consistent damage.

KEY CARDS

ShivAccuracyFootworkAfter Image

RECOMMENDED RELICS

KunaiLetter OpenerNunchaku

Strength Stacker

A-Tier

Stack Strength buffs through combat for exponential damage scaling.

KEY CARDS

InflameLimit BreakDemon FormHeavy Blade

RECOMMENDED RELICS

BrimstoneCharon's AshesBurning Blood

Block Tank

B-Tier

Focus on defense and outlast enemies with massive block generation.

KEY CARDS

Iron WaveBody SlamDefendMetallicize

RECOMMENDED RELICS

CalipersOrichalcumTorii

Build Strategy Tips

🎯 Early Game (Act 1)

  • • Focus on 1-2 core cards for your build
  • • Don't over-expand your deck
  • • Remove starter cards when possible

💪 Mid Game (Act 2)

  • • Add scaling cards (Strength, Focus, Poison)
  • • Look for key synergies
  • • Prioritize relics that complement your build

🔥 Late Game (Act 3+)

  • • Maximize your scaling potential
  • • Add finishers and burst damage
  • • Ensure you have enough defense

⚡ General Tips

  • • Quality over quantity - smaller decks are more consistent
  • • Adapt to what relics you find
  • • Watch for power creep in higher Ascensions