Devour LifePower
Whenever you play a Soul, Summon 1.
Is Devour Life good in Slay the Spire 2?
Devour Life is a rare Necrobinder power in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Whenever you play a Soul, Summon 1. 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 11 recorded runs, decks running it win 40.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 27.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 2.1% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 6.4% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.0 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Afterlife — together they post a +35.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Oddly Smooth Stone, which moves its win rate by +60.0%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 27.3% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 27.
That’s 4 wins, 6 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Devour Life’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.
Devour Life Win Rate & Pick Rate
Devour Life’s 40.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 27.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Devour Life
Devour Life has 4 wins and 7 losses over 11 tracked runs (36.4% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 36.4%
- Losses 63.6%
Best Cards to Pair with Devour Life
Ranked by win-rate lift, Devour Life performs best alongside Afterlife (+35.0%), Ascender's Bane (+35.0%), and Neurosurge (+26.7%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Devour Life Win Rate by Class
Devour Life is drafted only by the Necrobinder, where it holds a 40.0% win rate across 11 runs.
The Necrobinderappears in 6.4% of its runs (11 tracked)Best Relics for Devour Life
Devour Life pairs best with the relics Oddly Smooth Stone (+60.0%), Strike Dummy (+35.0%), and Funerary Mask (+26.7%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Oddly Smooth Stone3 runs
Strike Dummy5 runs
Funerary Mask3 runs
Gorget3 runs
Potion Belt4 runs
Bound Phylactery10 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Devour Life Card Details
Devour Life is a rare power costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 27.3% of runs and usually picked up by floor 27.
Whenever you play a Soul, Summon 1.
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Devour Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devour Life good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 11 tracked runs, Devour Life has a 40.0% win rate — +27.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Devour Life do in Slay the Spire 2?
Devour Life costs 1 energy. Whenever you play a Soul, Summon 1.
What class is Devour Life in Slay the Spire 2?
Devour Life is a Rare Necrobinder Power.
Is Devour Life worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Devour Life can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Devour Life?
In tracked runs, Devour Life has performed best alongside Oddly Smooth Stone, which lifts its win rate by +60.0% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare Devour Life with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.