Bash•Attack

Is Bash good in Slay the Spire 2?

Bash is a basic Ironclad attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 8 damage. Apply 2 Vulnerable. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 44 recorded runs, decks running it win 18.4% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 5.8%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 8.5% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 89.8% 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 Forgotten Ritual — together they post a +48.3% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Venerable Tea Set, which moves its win rate by +81.6%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 9.1% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 1.

Upgraded, it gains +2 Damage, +1 Vulnerable, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 7 wins, 31 deaths, and 6 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is The Insatiable Boss, which closes out 9.1% of its appearances. Read on for Bash’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.

Best Cards to Pair with Bash

Ranked by win-rate lift, Bash performs best alongside Forgotten Ritual (+48.3%), Metamorphosis (+48.3%), and Demon Form (+48.3%).

Forgotten Ritual+48.3%3 runsMetamorphosis+48.3%3 runsDemon Form+48.3%5 runsBully+48.3%5 runsThrash+31.6%7 runsUppercut+31.6%4 runs

Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.

Bash Win Rate by Class

Bash is drafted only by the Ironclad, where it holds a 18.4% win rate across 44 runs.

The Ironcladappears in 89.8% of its runs (44 tracked)

Best Relics for Bash

Bash pairs best with the relics Venerable Tea Set (+81.6%), Leafy Poultice (+56.6%), and War Paint (+53.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Venerable Tea Set+81.6%4 runsLeafy Poultice+56.6%4 runsWar Paint+53.0%7 runsPael's Blood+48.3%3 runsFestive Popper+48.3%3 runsCandelabra+48.3%3 runs

Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.

Bash Card Details

Bash is a basic attack costing 2 energy; it’s upgraded in 9.1% of runs and usually picked up by floor 1.

Deal 8 damage. Apply 2 Vulnerable.

Upgrade: +2 Damage, +1 Vulnerable

What Ends Runs with Bash

Bash’s most common run-enders are The Insatiable Boss (9.1%), Lagavulin Matriarch Boss (6.8%), and Bowlbugs Normal (4.5%).

• The Insatiable Boss9.1% of runs
• Lagavulin Matriarch Boss6.8% of runs
• Bowlbugs Normal4.5% of runs
• Terror Eel Elite4.5% of runs
• Ceremonial Beast Boss4.5% of runs

See Also

Compare Bash with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.