Calculated GambleSkill
Discard your Hand, then draw that many cards.
Is Calculated Gamble good in Slay the Spire 2?
In Slay the Spire 2, Calculated Gamble is an uncommon skill from the Silent card pool. Its effect: Discard your Hand, then draw that many cards. The data flags it as a weaker pick, settling at D tier — usually one to pass on unless your deck specifically wants it.
Over 17 tracked runs its win rate sits at 13.3%, almost exactly the overall average. It sees niche play, included in only 3.3% of eligible runs. Within Necrobinder runs it’s drafted 0.6% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.3 copies on average.
Its standout pairing so far is Flechettes, which lifts its win rate by +20.0% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Potion Belt is its standout companion, worth a +36.7% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 0 energy, gets upgraded 22.7% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 12.
Of the runs that drafted it, 2 ended in victory against 13 deaths and 2 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Vantom Boss, finishing 11.8% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Calculated Gamble fits a Silent deck.
Calculated Gamble Win Rate & Pick Rate
Calculated Gamble’s 13.3% win rate sits right on the 12.6% all-deck baseline — a 0.7% difference, as the bars show.
Run Outcomes with Calculated Gamble
Across the 17 tracked runs that drafted Calculated Gamble, 2 ended in a win and 15 in a loss — a 11.8% win share, counting abandons as losses.
- Wins 11.8%
- Losses 88.2%
Best Cards to Pair with Calculated Gamble
Calculated Gamble’s strongest card pairings so far are Flechettes (+20.0%), Haze (+20.0%), and Accelerant (+20.0%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Calculated Gamble Win Rate by Class
Of the 2 classes that draft Calculated Gamble, it performs best with Necrobinder (100.0%) and Silent (7.1%).
Best Relics for Calculated Gamble
The relics that swing Calculated Gamble’s win rate the most are Potion Belt (+36.7%), Festive Popper (+36.7%), and Pear (+20.0%), with each lift shown.
Potion Belt4 runs
Festive Popper5 runs
Pear3 runs
Bag of Preparation4 runs
Oddly Smooth Stone3 runs
Venerable Tea Set4 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Calculated Gamble Card Details
A 0-energy uncommon skill, Calculated Gamble is upgraded 22.7% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 12.
Discard your Hand, then draw that many cards.
What Ends Runs with Calculated Gamble
Runs holding Calculated Gamble end most often against Vantom Boss (11.8%), Queen Boss (11.8%), and Entomancer Elite (11.8%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.
- Vantom Boss11.8% of runs
- Queen Boss11.8% of runs
- Entomancer Elite11.8% of runs
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Calculated Gamble – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calculated Gamble good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 17 tracked runs, Calculated Gamble has a 13.3% win rate — +0.7% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Calculated Gamble do in Slay the Spire 2?
Calculated Gamble costs 0 energy. Discard your Hand, then draw that many cards.
What class is Calculated Gamble in Slay the Spire 2?
Calculated Gamble is an Uncommon Silent Skill.
Is Calculated Gamble worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Calculated Gamble can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Calculated Gamble?
In tracked runs, Calculated Gamble has performed best alongside Potion Belt, which lifts its win rate by +36.7% over 4 runs together.
See Also
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