Forbidden GrimoirePower
At the end of combat, you may remove a card from your Deck.
Is Forbidden Grimoire good in Slay the Spire 2?
Forbidden Grimoire is an ancient Necrobinder power in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: At the end of combat, you may remove a card from your Deck. It ranks among the strongest cards its class can draft right now, earning a spot at B tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card tier list.
Across 8 recorded runs, decks running it win 37.5% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 18.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.2% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 1.0% 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 Defy — together they post a +7.5% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Blood Vial, which moves its win rate by +6.7%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 100.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 22.
Upgraded, it gains -1 EnergyCost, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 3 wins, 5 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Forbidden Grimoire’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.
Forbidden Grimoire Win Rate & Pick Rate
Forbidden Grimoire’s 37.5% win rate clears the 18.9% all-deck average by 18.6%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Forbidden Grimoire
Forbidden Grimoire has 3 wins and 5 losses over 8 tracked runs (37.5% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 37.5%
- Losses 62.5%
Best Cards to Pair with Forbidden Grimoire
Ranked by win-rate lift, Forbidden Grimoire performs best alongside Defy (+7.5%), Grave Warden (+6.7%), and Enfeebling Touch (+6.7%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Forbidden Grimoire Win Rate by Class
Forbidden Grimoire is drafted only by the Necrobinder, where it holds a 37.5% win rate across 8 runs.
The Necrobinderappears in 1.0% of its runs (8 tracked)Best Relics for Forbidden Grimoire
Forbidden Grimoire pairs best with the relics Blood Vial (+6.7%), Festive Popper (+6.7%), and Bound Phylactery (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Forbidden Grimoire Card Details
Forbidden Grimoire is an ancient power costing 2 energy; it’s upgraded in 100.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 22.
At the end of combat, you may remove a card from your Deck.
Upgrade: -1 EnergyCost
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Forbidden Grimoire – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forbidden Grimoire good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 8 tracked runs, Forbidden Grimoire has a 37.5% win rate — +18.6% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Forbidden Grimoire do in Slay the Spire 2?
Forbidden Grimoire costs 2 energy. At the end of combat, you may remove a card from your Deck.
What class is Forbidden Grimoire in Slay the Spire 2?
Forbidden Grimoire is an Ancient Necrobinder Power.
Is Forbidden Grimoire worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Forbidden Grimoire in 100.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants -1 EnergyCost.
What is the best relic for Forbidden Grimoire?
In tracked runs, Forbidden Grimoire has performed best alongside Blood Vial, which lifts its win rate by +6.7% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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