Fear•Attack

Is Fear good in Slay the Spire 2?

Fear is a common Necrobinder attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 7 damage. Apply 1 Vulnerable. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 17 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 3.3% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 9.9% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.1 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 Bound Phylactery, which moves its win rate by 0.0%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 21.1% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 7.

Upgraded, it gains +1 Damage, +1 Vulnerable, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 0 wins, 16 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Decimillipede Elite, which closes out 11.8% of its appearances. Read on for Fear’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.

Best Cards to Pair with Fear

Ranked by win-rate lift, Fear performs best alongside Ascender's Bane (0.0%), Bodyguard (0.0%), and Clumsy (0.0%).

Ascender's Bane0.0%15 runsBodyguard0.0%17 runsClumsy0.0%3 runsDefend0.0%16 runsDefile0.0%5 runsAfterlife0.0%3 runs

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

Fear Win Rate by Class

Fear is drafted only by the Necrobinder, where it holds a 0.0% win rate across 17 runs.

The Necrobinderappears in 9.9% of its runs (17 tracked)

Best Relics for Fear

Fear pairs best with the relics Bound Phylactery (0.0%), Ornamental Fan (0.0%), and Leafy Poultice (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Bound Phylactery0.0%17 runsOrnamental Fan0.0%3 runsLeafy Poultice0.0%4 runsGolden Pearl0.0%3 runsNeow's Bones0.0%4 runs

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

Fear Card Details

Fear is a common attack costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 21.1% of runs and usually picked up by floor 7.

Deal 7 damage. Apply 1 Vulnerable.

Upgrade: +1 Damage, +1 Vulnerable

What Ends Runs with Fear

Fear’s most common run-enders are Decimillipede Elite (11.8%) and Waterfall Giant Boss (11.8%).

• Decimillipede Elite11.8% of runs
• Waterfall Giant Boss11.8% of runs

See Also

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