Bludgeon•Attack

Is Bludgeon good in Slay the Spire 2?

Bludgeon is an uncommon Ironclad attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 32 damage. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at F tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 74 recorded runs, decks running it win 19.7% of the time, right in line with the typical deck. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.9% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 10.5% 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 Offering — together they post a +21.3% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Potion Belt, which moves its win rate by +19.0%. At 3 energy, it’s upgraded in 41.8% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 14.

Upgraded, it gains +10 Damage, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 12 wins, 49 deaths, and 13 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is The Insatiable Boss, which closes out 8.1% of its appearances. Read on for Bludgeon’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.

Best Cards to Pair with Bludgeon

Ranked by win-rate lift, Bludgeon performs best alongside Offering (+21.3%), Ashen Strike (+17.0%), and Pact's End (+15.8%).

Offering+21.3%7 runsAshen Strike+17.0%10 runsPact's End+15.8%6 runsOne-Two Punch+13.5%11 runsCascade+11.7%10 runsMayhem+10.8%3 runs

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

Bludgeon Win Rate by Class

Bludgeon is drafted only by the Ironclad, where it holds a 19.7% win rate across 74 runs.

The Ironcladappears in 10.5% of its runs (74 tracked)

Best Relics for Bludgeon

Bludgeon pairs best with the relics Potion Belt (+19.0%), Pael's Blood (+17.6%), and Happy Flower??? (+15.8%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Potion Belt+19.0%11 runsPael's Blood+17.6%6 runsHappy Flower???+15.8%4 runsVenerable Tea Set+12.0%14 runsRegal Pillow+11.7%9 runsMeal Ticket+11.4%8 runs

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

Bludgeon Card Details

Bludgeon is an uncommon attack costing 3 energy; it’s upgraded in 41.8% of runs and usually picked up by floor 14.

Deal 32 damage.

Upgrade: +10 Damage

What Ends Runs with Bludgeon

Bludgeon’s most common run-enders are The Insatiable Boss (8.1%), Knowledge Demon Boss (6.8%), and Test Subject Boss (5.4%).

• The Insatiable Boss8.1% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss6.8% of runs
• Test Subject Boss5.4% of runs
• Mecha Knight Elite4.1% of runs
• Queen Boss4.1% of runs

See Also

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