Forgotten RitualSkill
If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain Energy.
Is Forgotten Ritual good in Slay the Spire 2?
Forgotten Ritual is an uncommon Ironclad skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain Energy. It ranks among the strongest cards its class can draft right now, earning a spot at S tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card tier list.
Across 3 recorded runs, decks running it win 66.7% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 54.0%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.6% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 6.1% 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 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 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 33.3% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 8.
Upgraded, it gains +1 Energy, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 2 wins, 1 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Forgotten Ritual’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.
Forgotten Ritual Win Rate & Pick Rate
Forgotten Ritual’s 66.7% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 54.0%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Forgotten Ritual
Forgotten Ritual has 2 wins and 1 losses over 3 tracked runs (66.7% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 66.7%
- Losses 33.3%
Best Cards to Pair with Forgotten Ritual
Ranked by win-rate lift, Forgotten Ritual performs best alongside Bash (0.0%), Bloodletting (0.0%), and Defend (0.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Forgotten Ritual Win Rate by Class
Forgotten Ritual is drafted only by the Ironclad, where it holds a 66.7% win rate across 3 runs.
The Ironcladappears in 6.1% of its runs (3 tracked)Best Relics for Forgotten Ritual
Forgotten Ritual pairs best with the relics Burning Blood (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Forgotten Ritual Card Details
Forgotten Ritual is an uncommon skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 33.3% of runs and usually picked up by floor 8.
If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain Energy.
Upgrade: +1 Energy
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Forgotten Ritual – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forgotten Ritual good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 3 tracked runs, Forgotten Ritual has a 66.7% win rate — +54.0% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Forgotten Ritual do in Slay the Spire 2?
Forgotten Ritual costs 1 energy. If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain Energy.
What class is Forgotten Ritual in Slay the Spire 2?
Forgotten Ritual is an Uncommon Ironclad Skill.
Is Forgotten Ritual worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Forgotten Ritual in 33.3% of runs. Upgrading it grants +1 Energy.
What is the best relic for Forgotten Ritual?
In tracked runs, Forgotten Ritual has performed best alongside Burning Blood, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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