Falling Star•Attack

Is Falling Star good in Slay the Spire 2?

Falling Star is a basic Regent attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 8 damage. Apply 1 Weak. Apply 1 Vulnerable. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 162 recorded runs, decks running it win 10.8% of the time, trailing the 12.6% average by 1.8%. It’s a popular draft, appearing in 31.2% of eligible decks. Regent players keep it in 97.6% 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 Mad Science — together they post a +89.2% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Fragrant Mushroom, which moves its win rate by +89.2%. At 0 energy, it’s upgraded in 9.3% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 1.

Upgraded, it gains +4 Damage, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 15 wins, 124 deaths, and 23 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Terror Eel Elite, which closes out 7.4% of its appearances. Read on for Falling Star’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Regent run.

Best Cards to Pair with Falling Star

Ranked by win-rate lift, Falling Star performs best alongside Mad Science (+89.2%), Mayhem (+64.2%), and Foregone Conclusion (+49.2%).

Mad Science+89.2%5 runsMayhem+64.2%4 runsForegone Conclusion+49.2%5 runsBig Bang+47.5%12 runsCalamity+39.2%4 runsDebt+39.2%4 runs

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

Falling Star Win Rate by Class

Falling Star is drafted only by the Regent, where it holds a 10.8% win rate across 162 runs.

The Regentappears in 97.6% of its runs (162 tracked)

Best Relics for Falling Star

Falling Star pairs best with the relics Fragrant Mushroom (+89.2%), Ornamental Fan (+89.2%), and Daughter of the Wind (+89.2%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Fragrant Mushroom+89.2%3 runsOrnamental Fan+89.2%3 runsDaughter of the Wind+89.2%3 runsBeating Remnant+55.9%3 runsBowler Hat+55.9%3 runsDolly's Mirror+55.9%3 runs

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

Falling Star Card Details

Falling Star is a basic attack costing 0 energy; it’s upgraded in 9.3% of runs and usually picked up by floor 1.

Deal 8 damage. Apply 1 Weak. Apply 1 Vulnerable.

Upgrade: +4 Damage

What Ends Runs with Falling Star

Falling Star’s most common run-enders are Terror Eel Elite (7.4%), Vantom Boss (7.4%), and Skulking Colony Elite (6.2%).

• Terror Eel Elite7.4% of runs
• Vantom Boss7.4% of runs
• Skulking Colony Elite6.2% of runs
• Waterfall Giant Boss4.9% of runs
• Ceremonial Beast Boss4.3% of runs

See Also

Compare Falling Star with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.