AfterimagePower
Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Is Afterimage good in Slay the Spire 2?
In Slay the Spire 2, Afterimage is a rare power from the Silent card pool. Its effect: Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block. Right now it’s a premium pick that sits at B tier — one of the better cards you can add to a deck this run.
Over 7 tracked runs its win rate sits at 33.3%, 20.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 1.4% of eligible runs. Within Silent runs it’s drafted 6.7% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.1 copies on average.
Its standout pairing so far is Reflex, which lifts its win rate by +33.3% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Silver Crucible is its standout companion, worth a +16.7% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 37.5% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 18.
Of the runs that drafted it, 2 ended in victory against 4 deaths and 1 abandons. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Afterimage fits a Silent deck.
Afterimage Win Rate & Pick Rate
At a 33.3% win rate, Afterimage runs 20.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline — the bars below put the two side by side.
Run Outcomes with Afterimage
Across the 7 tracked runs that drafted Afterimage, 2 ended in a win and 5 in a loss — a 28.6% win share, counting abandons as losses.
- Wins 28.6%
- Losses 71.4%
Best Cards to Pair with Afterimage
Afterimage’s strongest card pairings so far are Reflex (+33.3%), Prepared (+16.7%), and Untouchable (+16.7%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Afterimage Win Rate by Class
Exclusive to the Silent, Afterimage posts a 33.3% win rate over 7 tracked runs.
The Silentappears in 6.7% of its runs (7 tracked)Best Relics for Afterimage
The relics that swing Afterimage’s win rate the most are Silver Crucible (+16.7%), Ring of the Snake (0.0%), and Pomander (0.0%), with each lift shown.
Silver Crucible3 runs
Ring of the Snake7 runs
Pomander3 runs
Amethyst Aubergine3 runs
Horn Cleat3 runs
Bag of Preparation3 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Afterimage Card Details
A 1-energy rare power, Afterimage is upgraded 37.5% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 18.
Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
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Afterimage – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Afterimage good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 7 tracked runs, Afterimage has a 33.3% win rate — +20.7% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Afterimage do in Slay the Spire 2?
Afterimage costs 1 energy. Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
What class is Afterimage in Slay the Spire 2?
Afterimage is a Rare Silent Power.
Is Afterimage worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Afterimage can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Afterimage?
In tracked runs, Afterimage has performed best alongside Silver Crucible, which lifts its win rate by +16.7% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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