AnticipateSkill
Gain 2 Dexterity this turn.
Is Anticipate good in Slay the Spire 2?
Anticipate is a common Silent skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain 2 Dexterity this turn. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.
Across 5 recorded runs, decks running it win 0.0% of the time, trailing the 12.6% average by 12.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.0% of decks that could run it. Silent players keep it in 4.8% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.0 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Defend — together they post a 0.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Ring of the Snake, which moves its win rate by 0.0%. At 0 energy, it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 8.
Upgraded, it gains +1 Dexterity, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 0 wins, 4 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Anticipate’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Silent run.
Anticipate Win Rate & Pick Rate
Anticipate’s 0.0% win rate trails the 12.6% all-deck average by 12.6%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Anticipate
Anticipate has 0 wins and 5 losses over 5 tracked runs (0.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 0.0%
- Losses 100.0%
Best Cards to Pair with Anticipate
Ranked by win-rate lift, Anticipate performs best alongside Defend (0.0%), Neutralize (0.0%), and Poisoned Stab (0.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Anticipate Win Rate by Class
Anticipate is drafted only by the Silent, where it holds a 0.0% win rate across 5 runs.
The Silentappears in 4.8% of its runs (5 tracked)Best Relics for Anticipate
Anticipate pairs best with the relics Ring of the Snake (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Anticipate Card Details
Anticipate is a common skill costing 0 energy; it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 8.
Gain 2 Dexterity this turn.
Upgrade: +1 Dexterity
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Anticipate – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anticipate good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 5 tracked runs, Anticipate has a 0.0% win rate — +12.6% below the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Anticipate do in Slay the Spire 2?
Anticipate costs 0 energy. Gain 2 Dexterity this turn.
What class is Anticipate in Slay the Spire 2?
Anticipate is a Common Silent Skill.
Is Anticipate worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Anticipate in 0.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants +1 Dexterity.
What is the best relic for Anticipate?
In tracked runs, Anticipate has performed best alongside Ring of the Snake, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 5 runs together.
See Also
Compare Anticipate with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.