Expect a FightSkill
Gain -cost for each Attack in your Hand. You cannot gain additional -cost this turn.
Is Expect a Fight good in Slay the Spire 2?
Expect a Fight is an uncommon Ironclad skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain -cost for each Attack in your Hand. You cannot gain additional -cost this turn. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.
Across 11 recorded runs, decks running it win 0.0% of the time, trailing the 12.6% average by 12.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 2.1% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 22.4% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.2 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Bash — together they post a 0.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Burning Blood, which moves its win rate by 0.0%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 15.4% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 15.
Upgraded, it gains -1 EnergyCost, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 0 wins, 9 deaths, and 2 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Expect a Fight’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.
Expect a Fight Win Rate & Pick Rate
Expect a Fight’s 0.0% win rate trails the 12.6% all-deck average by 12.6%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Expect a Fight
Expect a Fight has 0 wins and 11 losses over 11 tracked runs (0.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 0.0%
- Losses 100.0%
Best Cards to Pair with Expect a Fight
Ranked by win-rate lift, Expect a Fight performs best alongside Bash (0.0%), Battle Trance (0.0%), and Bloodletting (0.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Expect a Fight Win Rate by Class
Expect a Fight is drafted only by the Ironclad, where it holds a 0.0% win rate across 11 runs.
The Ironcladappears in 22.4% of its runs (11 tracked)Best Relics for Expect a Fight
Expect a Fight pairs best with the relics Burning Blood (0.0%), Sword of Stone (0.0%), and Bronze Scales (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Expect a Fight Card Details
Expect a Fight is an uncommon skill costing 2 energy; it’s upgraded in 15.4% of runs and usually picked up by floor 15.
Gain -cost for each Attack in your Hand. You cannot gain additional -cost this turn.
Upgrade: -1 EnergyCost
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Expect a Fight – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Expect a Fight good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 11 tracked runs, Expect a Fight has a 0.0% win rate — +12.6% below the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Expect a Fight do in Slay the Spire 2?
Expect a Fight costs 2 energy. Gain -cost for each Attack in your Hand. You cannot gain additional -cost this turn.
What class is Expect a Fight in Slay the Spire 2?
Expect a Fight is an Uncommon Ironclad Skill.
Is Expect a Fight worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Expect a Fight in 15.4% of runs. Upgrading it grants -1 EnergyCost.
What is the best relic for Expect a Fight?
In tracked runs, Expect a Fight has performed best alongside Burning Blood, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 11 runs together.
See Also
Compare Expect a Fight with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.