- Win Rate
- 39.7%
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%
- Δ vs Avg
- +25.8
Banshee's Cry Attack
- Type
- Attack
- Rarity
- Rare
- Cost
- 9
- Class
- Necrobinder
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Deal 33 damage to ALL enemies. Costs Energy less for each Ethereal card played this combat.
Is Banshee's Cry good in Slay the Spire 2?
Banshee's Cry is a rare Necrobinder attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 33 damage to ALL enemies. Costs Energy less for each Ethereal card played this combat. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.
Across 127 recorded runs, decks running it win 39.7% of the time, comfortably clear of the 13.8% average, by 25.8%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.6% of decks that could run it. Offer data backs the pick — taken 19.3% of the time it is shown, with 44.3% for runs that took it against 39.0% for runs that did not, a +4.9% pick lift across 97 decided runs. Necrobinder players keep it in 3.4% 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 Call of the Void — together they post a +20.2% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Letter Opener, which moves its win rate by +23.2%. At 9 energy, it’s upgraded in 32.9% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 16.
Upgraded, it gains -2 EnergyCost, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 50 wins, 76 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Aeonglass Boss, which closes out 7.9% of its appearances. Read on for Banshee's Cry’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.
Banshee's Cry Win Rate & Pick Rate
Banshee's Cry’s 39.7% win rate clears the 13.8% all-deck average by 25.8%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Banshee's Cry
Banshee's Cry has 50 wins and 77 losses over 127 tracked runs (39.4% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 39.4%
- Losses 60.6%
Pick or Skip: Banshee's Cry
Out of 535 recorded offers Banshee's Cry is taken 19.3% of the time, and taking it is worth +4.9% in pick lift — 44.3% for runs that picked it against 39.0% for runs that skipped, across 97 decided runs.
Taken 103 times out of 535 offers.
Pick rate when offered counts offers, not runs: out of every time the game put this in front of a player, how often it was taken. It is not the same number as the share of runs that end up containing it.
Pick lift is the sample-adjusted gap between runs that took the option and runs that passed on it. It is the fair way to rank choices, because raw win rates put the smallest samples on top.
When to Pick Up Banshee's Cry
Banshee's Cry is strongest when it joins the deck in Act 2, where runs win 62.9% across 35 runs — one of 4 recorded pickup windows.
Win rate of runs by the act Banshee's Cry entered the deck. Acts that have not reached the sample floor show their run count only.
Best Cards to Pair with Banshee's Cry
Ranked by win-rate lift, Banshee's Cry performs best alongside Call of the Void (+20.2%), Demesne (+16.9%), and Seance (+16.2%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Banshee's Cry Win Rate by Class
Banshee's Cry is drafted only by the Necrobinder, where it holds a 39.0% win rate across 124 runs.
The Necrobinderappears in 3.4% of its runs (124 tracked)Best Relics for Banshee's Cry
Banshee's Cry pairs best with the relics Letter Opener (+23.2%), Centennial Puzzle (+22.0%), and Horn Cleat (+20.9%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Letter Opener17 runs
Centennial Puzzle24 runs
Horn Cleat18 runs
Happy Flower25 runs
Amethyst Aubergine21 runs
Potion Belt23 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Banshee's Cry Card Details
Banshee's Cry is a rare attack costing 9 energy; it’s upgraded in 32.9% of runs and usually picked up by floor 16.
Deal 33 damage to ALL enemies. Costs Energy less for each Ethereal card played this combat.
Upgrade: -2 EnergyCost
What Ends Runs with Banshee's Cry
Banshee's Cry’s most common run-enders are Aeonglass Boss (7.9%), Infested Prisms Elite (6.3%), and Kaiser Crab Boss (3.9%).
- Aeonglass Boss7.9% of runs
- Infested Prisms Elite6.3% of runs
- Kaiser Crab Boss3.9% of runs
- Queen Boss3.9% of runs
- Decimillipede Elite3.9% of runs
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Banshee's Cry – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banshee's Cry good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 127 tracked runs, Banshee's Cry has a 39.7% win rate — +25.8% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Banshee's Cry do in Slay the Spire 2?
Banshee's Cry costs 9 energy. Deal 33 damage to ALL enemies. Costs Energy less for each Ethereal card played this combat.
What class is Banshee's Cry in Slay the Spire 2?
Banshee's Cry is a Rare Necrobinder Attack.
Is Banshee's Cry worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Banshee's Cry in 32.9% of runs. Upgrading it grants -2 EnergyCost.
What is the best relic for Banshee's Cry?
In tracked runs, Banshee's Cry has performed best alongside Letter Opener, which lifts its win rate by +23.2% over 17 runs together.
Should I take Banshee's Cry when it is offered?
Players take Banshee's Cry in 19.3% of its 535 recorded offers. Runs that picked it win 44.3% (97 decided runs) against 39.0% for runs that skipped it (362 decided runs) — a +5.4% difference, and a +4.9% pick lift once sample size is accounted for.
See Also
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