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Is Invoke good in Slay the Spire 2?

Invoke is a common Necrobinder skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Next turn, Summon 2 and gain Energy. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 240 recorded runs, decks running it win 31.2% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 12.3%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 6.3% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 28.6% 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 Legion of Bone — together they post a +28.3% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Fragrant Mushroom, which moves its win rate by +30.6%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 36.2% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 13.

Upgraded, it gains +1 Summon, +1 Energy, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 64 wins, 141 deaths, and 35 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Decimillipede Elite, which closes out 4.6% of its appearances. Read on for Invoke’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.

Best Cards to Pair with Invoke

Ranked by win-rate lift, Invoke performs best alongside Legion of Bone (+28.3%), Mad Science (+26.5%), and Automation (+25.8%).

Legion of Bone+28.3%7 runsMad Science+26.5%11 runsAutomation+25.8%6 runsDelay+25.3%18 runsParse+23.7%27 runsFasten+22.9%7 runs

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

Invoke Win Rate by Class

Invoke is played across 3 classes, led by Necrobinder (31.4%), Ironclad (0.0%), and Regent (0.0%) by win rate.

The Necrobinder31.4%238 runsThe Ironclad0.0%1 runsThe Regent0.0%1 runs

Best Relics for Invoke

Invoke pairs best with the relics Fragrant Mushroom (+30.6%), Anchor (+25.2%), and Ice Cream (+23.9%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Fragrant Mushroom+30.6%8 runsAnchor+25.2%35 runsIce Cream+23.9%12 runsWhetstone+23.2%28 runsSword of Jade+22.9%5 runsSignet Ring+22.9%5 runs

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

Invoke Card Details

Invoke is a common skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 36.2% of runs and usually picked up by floor 13.

Next turn, Summon 2 and gain Energy.

Upgrade: +1 Summon, +1 Energy

What Ends Runs with Invoke

Invoke’s most common run-enders are Decimillipede Elite (4.6%), Test Subject Boss (4.2%), and Kaiser Crab Boss (3.8%).

• Decimillipede Elite4.6% of runs
• Test Subject Boss4.2% of runs
• Kaiser Crab Boss3.8% of runs
• The Kin Boss3.3% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss3.3% of runs

See Also

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