DiscoverySkill
Choose 1 of 3 random cards to add into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.
Is Discovery good in Slay the Spire 2?
Discovery is an uncommon Colorless skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Choose 1 of 3 random cards to add into your Hand. It's free to play this turn. 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 5 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 1.0% of decks that could run it. Defect players keep it in 3.6% 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 Ascender's Bane — together they post a 0.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Meal Ticket, which moves its win rate by +26.7%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 40.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 15.
That’s 2 wins, 3 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Discovery’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Colorless run.
Discovery Win Rate & Pick Rate
Discovery’s 40.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 27.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Discovery
Discovery has 2 wins and 3 losses over 5 tracked runs (40.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 40.0%
- Losses 60.0%
Best Cards to Pair with Discovery
Ranked by win-rate lift, Discovery performs best alongside Ascender's Bane (0.0%), Child of the Stars (-6.7%), and Lunar Blast (-6.7%).
Ascender's Bane5 runs
Child of the Stars3 runs
Lunar Blast3 runs
Strike4 runs
Falling Star4 runs
Defend4 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Best Relics for Discovery
Discovery pairs best with the relics Meal Ticket (+26.7%) and Divine Right (-15.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Discovery Card Details
Discovery is an uncommon skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 40.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 15.
Choose 1 of 3 random cards to add into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.
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Discovery – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Discovery good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 5 tracked runs, Discovery 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 Discovery do in Slay the Spire 2?
Discovery costs 1 energy. Choose 1 of 3 random cards to add into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.
What class is Discovery in Slay the Spire 2?
Discovery is an Uncommon Colorless Skill.
Is Discovery worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Discovery can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Discovery?
In tracked runs, Discovery has performed best alongside Meal Ticket, which lifts its win rate by +26.7% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare Discovery with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.