MalaiseSkill
Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
Is Malaise good in Slay the Spire 2?
Malaise is a rare Silent skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak. 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 4 recorded runs, decks running it win 25.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 12.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.8% of decks that could run it. Silent players keep it in 3.9% 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 Defend — together they post a +8.3% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Ring of the Snake, which moves its win rate by +8.3%. At X energy, it’s upgraded in 25.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 10.
That’s 1 wins, 3 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Malaise’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Silent run.
Malaise Win Rate & Pick Rate
Malaise’s 25.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 12.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Malaise
Malaise has 1 wins and 3 losses over 4 tracked runs (25.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 25.0%
- Losses 75.0%
Malaise Win Rate by Class
Malaise is drafted only by the Silent, where it holds a 25.0% win rate across 4 runs.
The Silentappears in 3.9% of its runs (4 tracked)Best Relics for Malaise
Malaise pairs best with the relics Ring of the Snake (+8.3%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Malaise Card Details
Malaise is a rare skill costing X energy; it’s upgraded in 25.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 10.
Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
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Malaise – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malaise good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 4 tracked runs, Malaise has a 25.0% win rate — +12.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Malaise do in Slay the Spire 2?
Malaise costs X energy. Enemy loses X Strength. Apply X Weak.
What class is Malaise in Slay the Spire 2?
Malaise is a Rare Silent Skill.
Is Malaise worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Malaise can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Malaise?
In tracked runs, Malaise has performed best alongside Ring of the Snake, which lifts its win rate by +8.3% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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