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Is Chaos good in Slay the Spire 2?

Chaos is an uncommon Defect skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Channel random Orbs. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at F tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 73 recorded runs, decks running it win 10.3% of the time, trailing the 18.9% average by 8.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.9% of decks that could run it. Defect players keep it in 12.5% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.1 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Synchronize — together they post a +21.1% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Bag of Marbles, which moves its win rate by +14.8%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 33.3% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 15.

Upgraded, it gains +1 Repeat, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 6 wins, 52 deaths, and 15 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Queen Boss, which closes out 9.6% of its appearances. Read on for Chaos’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Defect run.

Best Cards to Pair with Chaos

Ranked by win-rate lift, Chaos performs best alongside Synchronize (+21.1%), Sunder (+16.6%), and Supercritical (+14.8%).

Synchronize+21.1%7 runsSunder+16.6%5 runsSupercritical+14.8%10 runsReboot+13.4%7 runsSignal Boost+13.0%5 runsDark Shackles+11.3%4 runs

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

Chaos Win Rate by Class

Chaos is drafted only by the Defect, where it holds a 10.3% win rate across 73 runs.

The Defectappears in 12.5% of its runs (73 tracked)

Best Relics for Chaos

Chaos pairs best with the relics Bag of Marbles (+14.8%), Dragon Fruit (+13.0%), and Joss Paper (+13.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Bag of Marbles+14.8%10 runsDragon Fruit+13.0%3 runsJoss Paper+13.0%3 runsAstrolabe+11.3%4 runsCloak Clasp+11.3%4 runsHappy Flower???+11.3%5 runs

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

Chaos Card Details

Chaos is an uncommon skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 33.3% of runs and usually picked up by floor 15.

Channel random Orbs.

Upgrade: +1 Repeat

What Ends Runs with Chaos

Chaos’s most common run-enders are Queen Boss (9.6%), Test Subject Boss (9.6%), and Spiny Toad Normal (4.1%).

• Queen Boss9.6% of runs
• Test Subject Boss9.6% of runs
• Spiny Toad Normal4.1% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss4.1% of runs
• Ovicopter Normal2.7% of runs

See Also

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