BackflipSkill
Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.
Is Backflip good in Slay the Spire 2?
Backflip is a common Silent skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.
Across 24 recorded runs, decks running it win 17.6% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 5.0%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 4.6% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 0.6% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.2 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Tools of the Trade — together they post a +42.4% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Shovel, which moves its win rate by +82.3%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 10.7% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 12.
Upgraded, it gains +3 Block, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 3 wins, 14 deaths, and 7 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Backflip’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Silent run.
Backflip Win Rate & Pick Rate
Backflip’s 17.6% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 5.0%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Backflip
Backflip has 3 wins and 21 losses over 24 tracked runs (12.5% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 12.5%
- Losses 87.5%
Best Cards to Pair with Backflip
Ranked by win-rate lift, Backflip performs best alongside Tools of the Trade (+42.4%), Follow Through (+32.4%), and Dagger Throw (+22.4%).
Tools of the Trade6 runs
Follow Through3 runs
Dagger Throw5 runs
Ascender's Bane11 runs
Haze4 runs
Blur4 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Backflip Win Rate by Class
Backflip is played across 2 classes, led by Necrobinder (100.0%) and Silent (12.5%) by win rate.
Best Relics for Backflip
Backflip pairs best with the relics Shovel (+82.3%), Tuning Fork (+49.0%), and Festive Popper (+49.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Shovel3 runs
Tuning Fork3 runs
Festive Popper3 runs
Strike Dummy3 runs
Pantograph3 runs
Meal Ticket3 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Backflip Card Details
Backflip is a common skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 10.7% of runs and usually picked up by floor 12.
Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.
Upgrade: +3 Block
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Backflip – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backflip good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 24 tracked runs, Backflip has a 17.6% win rate — +5.0% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Backflip do in Slay the Spire 2?
Backflip costs 1 energy. Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.
What class is Backflip in Slay the Spire 2?
Backflip is a Common Silent Skill.
Is Backflip worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Backflip in 10.7% of runs. Upgrading it grants +3 Block.
What is the best relic for Backflip?
In tracked runs, Backflip has performed best alongside Shovel, which lifts its win rate by +82.3% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare Backflip with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.