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 D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 2480 recorded runs, decks running it win 11.6% of the time, trailing the 14.0% average by 2.3%. It’s a popular draft, appearing in 21.4% of eligible decks. Ironclad players keep it in 91.8% 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 Mad Science — together they post a +35.5% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Royal Stamp, which moves its win rate by +41.3%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 16.6% 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 283 wins, 2148 deaths, and 49 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Kaiser Crab Boss, which closes out 4.1% 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.

When to Pick Up Bash

Bash is strongest when it joins the deck in Act 2, where runs win 18.2% across 11 runs — one of 2 recorded pickup windows.

Win rate of runs by the act Bash entered the deck. Acts that have not reached the sample floor show their run count only.

Best Cards to Pair with Bash

Ranked by win-rate lift, Bash performs best alongside Mad Science (+35.5%), Whistle (+31.3%), and Prolong (+30.6%).

Mad Science+35.5%88 runsWhistle+31.3%16 runsProlong+30.6%33 runsApotheosis+29.7%18 runsTank+26.0%17 runsEternal Armor+25.0%15 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 11.6% win rate across 2480 runs.

The Ironcladappears in 91.8% of its runs (2480 tracked)

Best Relics for Bash

Bash pairs best with the relics Royal Stamp (+41.3%), Throwing Axe (+34.8%), and Forgotten Soul (+34.7%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Royal Stamp+41.3%30 runsThrowing Axe+34.8%27 runsForgotten Soul+34.7%40 runsDelicate Frond+34.3%23 runsSword of Jade+33.5%28 runsLizard Tail+33.4%68 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 16.6% 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 Kaiser Crab Boss (4.1%), Vantom Boss (3.5%), and The Insatiable Boss (3.5%).

• Kaiser Crab Boss4.1% of runs
• Vantom Boss3.5% of runs
• The Insatiable Boss3.5% of runs
• Test Subject Boss3.4% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss3.3% of runs

See Also

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