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Is Danse Macabre good in Slay the Spire 2?

In Slay the Spire 2, Danse Macabre is an uncommon power from the Necrobinder card pool. Its effect: Whenever you play a card that costs Energy or more, gain 4 Block. The data flags it as a weaker pick, settling at F tier — usually one to pass on unless your deck specifically wants it.

Over 42 tracked runs its win rate sits at 18.4%, almost exactly the overall average. It sees niche play, included in only 1.1% of eligible runs. Within Necrobinder runs it’s drafted 5.0% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.0 copies on average.

Its standout pairing so far is Parse, which lifts its win rate by +16.2% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Whetstone is its standout companion, worth a +13.9% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 23.3% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 18.

Of the runs that drafted it, 7 ended in victory against 31 deaths and 4 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Test Subject Boss, finishing 7.1% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Danse Macabre fits a Necrobinder deck.

Best Cards to Pair with Danse Macabre

Danse Macabre’s strongest card pairings so far are Parse (+16.2%), Enfeebling Touch (+11.8%), and Fetch (+11.8%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.

Parse+16.2%4 runsEnfeebling Touch+11.8%6 runsFetch+11.8%6 runsSpirit of Ash+11.1%3 runsNeurosurge+10.1%7 runsUndeath+9.0%4 runs

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

Danse Macabre Win Rate by Class

Exclusive to the Necrobinder, Danse Macabre posts a 18.4% win rate over 42 tracked runs.

The Necrobinderappears in 5.0% of its runs (42 tracked)

Best Relics for Danse Macabre

The relics that swing Danse Macabre’s win rate the most are Whetstone (+13.9%), Candelabra (+13.9%), and Lantern (+11.8%), with each lift shown.

Whetstone+13.9%5 runsCandelabra+13.9%5 runsLantern+11.8%6 runsVenerable Tea Set+11.1%3 runsPocketwatch+11.1%3 runsPael's Flesh+11.1%3 runs

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

Danse Macabre Card Details

A 1-energy uncommon power, Danse Macabre is upgraded 23.3% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 18.

Whenever you play a card that costs Energy or more, gain 4 Block.

What Ends Runs with Danse Macabre

Runs holding Danse Macabre end most often against Test Subject Boss (7.1%), Queen Boss (7.1%), and Bowlbugs Normal (7.1%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.

• Test Subject Boss7.1% of runs
• Queen Boss7.1% of runs
• Bowlbugs Normal7.1% of runs
• Vantom Boss7.1% of runs
• Decimillipede Elite4.8% of runs

See Also

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