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Is Bully good in Slay the Spire 2?

Bully is an uncommon Ironclad attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 4 damage. Deals 2 additional damage for each Vulnerable on the enemy. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 77 recorded runs, decks running it win 33.3% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 14.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 2.0% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 10.6% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.3 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Colossus — together they post a +17.9% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Paper Phrog, which moves its win rate by +19.1%. At 0 energy, it’s upgraded in 39.2% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 14.

Upgraded, it gains +1 ExtraDamage, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 22 wins, 44 deaths, and 11 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Decimillipede Elite, which closes out 6.5% of its appearances. Read on for Bully’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.

Best Cards to Pair with Bully

Ranked by win-rate lift, Bully performs best alongside Colossus (+17.9%), Pommel Strike (+16.1%), and Battle Trance (+16.1%).

Colossus+17.9%18 runsPommel Strike+16.1%22 runsBattle Trance+16.1%22 runsStone Armor+16.0%16 runsRupture+15.9%11 runsCruelty+14.3%19 runs

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

Bully Win Rate by Class

Bully is played across 2 classes, led by Ironclad (34.4%) and Defect (0.0%) by win rate.

The Ironclad34.4%75 runsThe Defect0.0%2 runs

Best Relics for Bully

Bully pairs best with the relics Paper Phrog (+19.1%), Leafy Poultice (+19.1%), and Vambrace (+18.8%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Paper Phrog+19.1%4 runsLeafy Poultice+19.1%5 runsVambrace+18.8%6 runsRed Skull+18.3%11 runsFestive Popper+18.3%10 runsVenerable Tea Set+18.3%12 runs

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

Bully Card Details

Bully is an uncommon attack costing 0 energy; it’s upgraded in 39.2% of runs and usually picked up by floor 14.

Deal 4 damage. Deals 2 additional damage for each Vulnerable on the enemy.

Upgrade: +1 ExtraDamage

What Ends Runs with Bully

Bully’s most common run-enders are Decimillipede Elite (6.5%), Knowledge Demon Boss (6.5%), and Test Subject Boss (5.2%).

• Decimillipede Elite6.5% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss6.5% of runs
• Test Subject Boss5.2% of runs
• Kaiser Crab Boss5.2% of runs
• The Insatiable Boss5.2% of runs

See Also

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