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Is Curse of the Bell good in Slay the Spire 2?

Curse of the Bell is a curse Curse curse in Slay the Spire 2. It ranks among the strongest cards its class can draft right now, earning a spot at S tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card tier list.

Across 32 recorded runs, decks running it win 40.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 21.1%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.8% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 0.6% 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 Up My Sleeve — together they post a +13.8% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic The Chosen Cheese, which moves its win rate by +17.1%. At - energy, it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 20.

That’s 12 wins, 18 deaths, and 2 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Knowledge Demon Boss, which closes out 12.5% of its appearances. Read on for Curse of the Bell’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Curse run.

Best Cards to Pair with Curse of the Bell

Ranked by win-rate lift, Curse of the Bell performs best alongside Up My Sleeve (+13.8%), Ricochet (+13.8%), and Prepared (+13.3%).

Up My Sleeve+13.8%3 runsRicochet+13.8%3 runsPrepared+13.3%5 runsHidden Daggers+10.0%4 runsEnvenom+10.0%3 runsFlechettes+10.0%3 runs

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

Curse of the Bell Win Rate by Class

Curse of the Bell is played across 5 classes, led by Necrobinder (60.0%), Silent (55.6%), and Regent (50.0%) by win rate.

The Necrobinder60.0%5 runsThe Silent55.6%11 runsThe Regent50.0%4 runsThe Ironclad28.6%7 runsThe Defect0.0%5 runs

Best Relics for Curse of the Bell

Curse of the Bell pairs best with the relics The Chosen Cheese (+17.1%), Nunchaku (+16.3%), and Ornamental Fan (+16.3%), ranked by win-rate lift.

The Chosen Cheese+17.1%6 runsNunchaku+16.3%6 runsOrnamental Fan+16.3%6 runsLetter Opener+13.8%3 runsVenerable Tea Set+12.9%7 runsPendulum+12.9%7 runs

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

Curse of the Bell Card Details

Curse of the Bell is a curse curse costing - energy; it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 20.

What Ends Runs with Curse of the Bell

Curse of the Bell’s most common run-enders are Knowledge Demon Boss (12.5%), Knights Elite (9.4%), and Infested Prisms Elite (9.4%).

• Knowledge Demon Boss12.5% of runs
• Knights Elite9.4% of runs
• Infested Prisms Elite9.4% of runs
• Entomancer Elite6.3% of runs

See Also

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