HotfixSkill
Gain 2 Focus this turn.
Is Hotfix good in Slay the Spire 2?
Hotfix is a common Defect skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain 2 Focus this turn. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.
Across 12 recorded runs, decks running it win 8.3% of the time, trailing the 12.6% average by 4.3%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 2.3% of decks that could run it. Defect players keep it in 42.9% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.8 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Hailstorm — together they post a +25.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Meal Ticket, which moves its win rate by +25.0%. At 0 energy, it’s upgraded in 4.8% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 15.
That’s 1 wins, 11 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Kaiser Crab Boss, which closes out 25.0% of its appearances. Read on for Hotfix’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Defect run.
Hotfix Win Rate & Pick Rate
Hotfix’s 8.3% win rate trails the 12.6% all-deck average by 4.3%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Hotfix
Hotfix has 1 wins and 11 losses over 12 tracked runs (8.3% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 8.3%
- Losses 91.7%
Best Cards to Pair with Hotfix
Ranked by win-rate lift, Hotfix performs best alongside Hailstorm (+25.0%), Signal Boost (+25.0%), and Capacitor (+25.0%).
Hailstorm3 runs
Signal Boost3 runs
Capacitor3 runs
Defragment3 runs
Shadow Shield3 runs
Synchronize3 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Hotfix Win Rate by Class
Hotfix is drafted only by the Defect, where it holds a 8.3% win rate across 12 runs.
The Defectappears in 42.9% of its runs (12 tracked)Best Relics for Hotfix
Hotfix pairs best with the relics Meal Ticket (+25.0%), Whetstone (+25.0%), and Ornamental Fan (+25.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Meal Ticket3 runs
Whetstone3 runs
Ornamental Fan3 runs
Candelabra3 runs
Centennial Puzzle3 runs
Cracked Core10 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Hotfix Card Details
Hotfix is a common skill costing 0 energy; it’s upgraded in 4.8% of runs and usually picked up by floor 15.
Gain 2 Focus this turn.
What Ends Runs with Hotfix
Hotfix’s most common run-enders are Kaiser Crab Boss (25.0%).
- Kaiser Crab Boss25.0% of runs
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Hotfix – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hotfix good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 12 tracked runs, Hotfix has a 8.3% win rate — +4.3% below the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Hotfix do in Slay the Spire 2?
Hotfix costs 0 energy. Gain 2 Focus this turn.
What class is Hotfix in Slay the Spire 2?
Hotfix is a Common Defect Skill.
Is Hotfix worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Hotfix can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Hotfix?
In tracked runs, Hotfix has performed best alongside Meal Ticket, which lifts its win rate by +25.0% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare Hotfix with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.