FTLAttack
Deal 5 damage. If you have played fewer than cards this turn, draw 1 card.
Is FTL good in Slay the Spire 2?
FTL is an uncommon Defect attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 5 damage. If you have played fewer than cards this turn, draw 1 card. 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 5 recorded runs, decks running it win 40.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 27.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.0% of decks that could run it. Defect players keep it in 17.9% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.4 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Adaptive Strike — together they post a +10.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Cracked Core, which moves its win rate by 0.0%. At 0 energy, it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 14.
Upgraded, it gains +1 Damage, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 2 wins, 3 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for FTL’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Defect run.
FTL Win Rate & Pick Rate
FTL’s 40.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 27.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with FTL
FTL has 2 wins and 3 losses over 5 tracked runs (40.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 40.0%
- Losses 60.0%
Best Cards to Pair with FTL
Ranked by win-rate lift, FTL performs best alongside Adaptive Strike (+10.0%), Capacitor (-6.7%), and Subroutine (-6.7%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
FTL Win Rate by Class
FTL is drafted only by the Defect, where it holds a 40.0% win rate across 5 runs.
The Defectappears in 17.9% of its runs (5 tracked)Best Relics for FTL
FTL pairs best with the relics Cracked Core (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
FTL Card Details
FTL is an uncommon attack costing 0 energy; it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 14.
Deal 5 damage. If you have played fewer than cards this turn, draw 1 card.
Upgrade: +1 Damage
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FTL – Frequently Asked Questions
Is FTL good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 5 tracked runs, FTL has a 40.0% win rate — +27.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does FTL do in Slay the Spire 2?
FTL costs 0 energy. Deal 5 damage. If you have played fewer than cards this turn, draw 1 card.
What class is FTL in Slay the Spire 2?
FTL is an Uncommon Defect Attack.
Is FTL worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade FTL in 0.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants +1 Damage.
What is the best relic for FTL?
In tracked runs, FTL has performed best alongside Cracked Core, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 5 runs together.
See Also
Compare FTL with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.