Characters5 min read
Best Characters Tier List
A beginner-focused Slay the Spire 2 character tier list that ranks characters by learning curve, consistency, and early-access friendliness.
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Tier List Hub
Every current ranking in one place
Current Slay the Spire 2 tier lists and patch rankings, including character rankings, card rankings, build rankings, relic tier lists, and boss difficulty.
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Relics4 min read
Beginner Relic Tier List Principles for Slay the Spire 2
A practical relic tier list framework for beginners, ranking relic effects by consistency, route impact, shop value, and ease of use.
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Builds5 min read
Best Builds for Beginners
Beginner-friendly Slay the Spire 2 build plans that teach damage, block, scaling, draw, and consistency without forcing fragile combos.
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More Reading
Useful supporting pages
Strategy6 min read
Slay the Spire 2 v0.106.0 Patch Strategy Guide
A practical v0.106.0 beta patch guide explaining the Aeonglass changes, Infested Prism rework, character buffs and nerfs, and how to draft differently after the update.
Relics5 min read
Mummified Hand v0.106 Relic Guide
How to draft, route, and play around the improved Mummified Hand targeting in Slay the Spire 2 v0.106.1 beta.
Characters4 min read
Defect v0.106 Energy and Draw Guide
A current beta Defect guide for balancing energy, draw, orb setup, and fight tempo in Slay the Spire 2 v0.106.1.
Bosses4 min read
Boss Preparation Checklist for Slay the Spire 2
A boss preparation checklist for judging damage, block, scaling, potions, upgrades, and route choices before major fights.
Heat Checks
Patch rankings and opinionated reviews
Banger
BangerCommunity Split10 Ranked8.8/104 min read
v0.106 Character Tier List: Who's Carrying and Who's Coping
A player-first tier list of every Slay the Spire 2 character in v0.106, ranked by real run consistency, win rate, and how mad they make you when you lose.
Banger
BangerCommunity Split16 Ranked9/103 min read
v0.106 Card Tier List: The Cards You're Sleeping On (And the Ones You Should Stop Taking)
The most impactful cards in Slay the Spire 2 v0.106, ranked by real-run value. Some 'auto-picks' are traps, and some ignored commons are secretly carrying win rates.
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BangerCommunity Split15 Ranked9.1/103 min read
v0.106 Build Tier List: Overrated Archetypes That Need to Die
Every major deck archetype in Slay the Spire 2 v0.106 ranked by how well it actually wins runs, survives bad draws, and handles current boss pressure.
Banger
BangerCommunity Split15 Ranked8.9/103 min read
v0.106 Relic Tier List: These 5 Are Massively Overrated
Every major relic in Slay the Spire 2 v0.106 ranked by real-run impact, consistency, and how often it changes actual draft and route decisions.
Banger
BangerCommunity Split14 Ranked9.2/103 min read
v0.106 Boss Difficulty Ranking: From Free Win to Uninstall
Every boss in Slay the Spire 2 v0.106 ranked by how much they make you want to alt-F4. Spoiler: the community's 'favorite' boss is actually mid.
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FAQ
Are these Slay the Spire 2 tier lists permanent?
No. Early Access balance changes often, so each tier list is version-tagged and should be read with its patch context.
Why have both tier lists and guides?
Tier lists help with quick prioritization, while guides explain the route, deck support, and matchup context behind each ranking.