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 currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at F tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 643 recorded runs, decks running it win 19.9% of the time, right in line with the typical deck. It’s a popular draft, appearing in 17.0% of eligible decks. Ironclad players keep it in 91.0% 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 Regret — together they post a +24.5% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Mango???, which moves its win rate by +32.7%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 13.3% 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 91 wins, 367 deaths, and 185 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is The Insatiable Boss, which closes out 3.7% 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 Regret (+24.5%), Offering (+24.0%), and Believe in You (+23.8%).

Regret+24.5%8 runsOffering+24.0%51 runsBelieve in You+23.8%6 runsEternal Armor+22.9%6 runsApotheosis+22.2%9 runsCruelty+21.8%54 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 19.9% win rate across 643 runs.

The Ironcladappears in 91.0% of its runs (643 tracked)

Best Relics for Bash

Bash pairs best with the relics Mango??? (+32.7%), Royal Stamp (+30.1%), and Delicate Frond (+30.1%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Mango???+32.7%9 runsRoyal Stamp+30.1%12 runsDelicate Frond+30.1%8 runsKifuda+30.1%6 runsFragrant Mushroom+28.4%19 runsVenerable Tea Set+27.1%62 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 13.3% 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 (3.7%), Knowledge Demon Boss (3.7%), and Decimillipede Elite (3.3%).

• The Insatiable Boss3.7% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss3.7% of runs
• Decimillipede Elite3.3% of runs
• Test Subject Boss3.0% of runs
• Ceremonial Beast Boss3.0% of runs

See Also

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