Drum of Battle
Win Rate
33.3%
Pick Rate
0.6%
Δ vs Avg
+20.7

Drum of BattlePower

Uncommon
TypePower
RarityUncommon
Cost0
ClassIronclad
MethodologyData Methodology

Draw cards. At the start of your turn, Exhaust the top card of your Draw Pile.

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Is Drum of Battle good in Slay the Spire 2?

In Slay the Spire 2, Drum of Battle is an uncommon power from the Ironclad card pool. Its effect: Draw cards. At the start of your turn, Exhaust the top card of your Draw Pile. Right now it’s a premium pick that sits at B tier — one of the better cards you can add to a deck this run.

Over 3 tracked runs its win rate sits at 33.3%, 20.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 0.6% of eligible runs. Within Ironclad runs it’s drafted 6.1% 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 Bash, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Burning Blood is its standout companion, worth a 0.0% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 0 energy, gets upgraded 33.3% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 20.

Upgrading the card adds +1 Cards to its stat line. Of the runs that drafted it, 1 ended in victory against 2 deaths and 0 abandons. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Drum of Battle fits a Ironclad deck.

Drum of Battle Win Rate & Pick Rate

At a 33.3% win rate, Drum of Battle runs 20.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline — the bars below put the two side by side.

Win rate33.3%
Average deck12.6%
+20.7% vs averagePick rate: 0.6%3 runs (limited)

Run Outcomes with Drum of Battle

Across the 3 tracked runs that drafted Drum of Battle, 1 ended in a win and 2 in a loss — a 33.3% win share, counting abandons as losses.

  • Wins 33.3%
  • Losses 66.7%

Best Cards to Pair with Drum of Battle

Drum of Battle’s strongest card pairings so far are Bash (0.0%), Defend (0.0%), and Strike (0.0%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.

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

Drum of Battle Win Rate by Class

Exclusive to the Ironclad, Drum of Battle posts a 33.3% win rate over 3 tracked runs.

The IroncladThe Ironcladappears in 6.1% of its runs (3 tracked)

Best Relics for Drum of Battle

The relics that swing Drum of Battle’s win rate the most are Burning Blood (0.0%), with each lift shown.

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

Drum of Battle Card Details

A 0-energy uncommon power, Drum of Battle is upgraded 33.3% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 20.

Draw cards. At the start of your turn, Exhaust the top card of your Draw Pile.

Cost0
TypePower
RarityUncommon
ClassIronclad
Avg copies / deck1.0
Upgraded33.3%
Typical pickup floor20

Upgrade: +1 Cards

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Drum of Battle – Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drum of Battle good in Slay the Spire 2?

Across 3 tracked runs, Drum of Battle has a 33.3% win rate — +20.7% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.

What does Drum of Battle do in Slay the Spire 2?

Drum of Battle costs 0 energy. Draw cards. At the start of your turn, Exhaust the top card of your Draw Pile.

What class is Drum of Battle in Slay the Spire 2?

Drum of Battle is an Uncommon Ironclad Power.

Is Drum of Battle worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?

Players upgrade Drum of Battle in 33.3% of runs. Upgrading it grants +1 Cards.

What is the best relic for Drum of Battle?

In tracked runs, Drum of Battle has performed best alongside Burning Blood, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 3 runs together.

See Also

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