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Is Countdown good in Slay the Spire 2?

In Slay the Spire 2, Countdown is an uncommon power from the Necrobinder card pool. Its effect: At the start of your turn, apply 6 Doom to a random enemy. Performance-wise it’s a solid if unspectacular include, rated C tier overall.

Over 14 tracked runs its win rate sits at 21.4%, 8.8% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 2.7% of eligible runs. Within Necrobinder runs it’s drafted 8.1% 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 Haunt, which lifts its win rate by +45.2% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Bowler Hat is its standout companion, worth a +45.2% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 27.8% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 12.

Of the runs that drafted it, 3 ended in victory against 11 deaths and 0 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Decimillipede Elite, finishing 21.4% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Countdown fits a Necrobinder deck.

Best Cards to Pair with Countdown

Countdown’s strongest card pairings so far are Haunt (+45.2%), Wisp (+45.2%), and Enfeebling Touch (+45.2%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.

Haunt+45.2%3 runsWisp+45.2%3 runsEnfeebling Touch+45.2%3 runsSleight of Flesh+28.6%4 runsDeathbringer+18.6%5 runsAfterlife+18.6%5 runs

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

Countdown Win Rate by Class

Exclusive to the Necrobinder, Countdown posts a 21.4% win rate over 14 tracked runs.

The Necrobinderappears in 8.1% of its runs (14 tracked)

Best Relics for Countdown

The relics that swing Countdown’s win rate the most are Bowler Hat (+45.2%), Meal Ticket (+45.2%), and Strike Dummy (+28.6%), with each lift shown.

Bowler Hat+45.2%3 runsMeal Ticket+45.2%3 runsStrike Dummy+28.6%4 runsPotion Belt+28.6%4 runsVajra+11.9%3 runsWar Paint+11.9%3 runs

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

Countdown Card Details

A 1-energy uncommon power, Countdown is upgraded 27.8% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 12.

At the start of your turn, apply 6 Doom to a random enemy.

What Ends Runs with Countdown

Runs holding Countdown end most often against Decimillipede Elite (21.4%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.

• Decimillipede Elite21.4% of runs

See Also

Keep exploring Slay the Spire 2 tier lists and stats below.