Monologue•Skill

Is Monologue good in Slay the Spire 2?

In Slay the Spire 2, Monologue is an uncommon skill from the Regent card pool. Its effect: Whenever you play a card this turn, gain Strength this turn. Performance-wise it’s a solid if unspectacular include, rated C tier overall.

Over 38 tracked runs its win rate sits at 30.3%, 11.3% ahead of the 19.0% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 1.0% of eligible runs. Within Regent runs it’s drafted 5.4% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.3 copies on average.

Its standout pairing so far is Sword Sage, which lifts its win rate by +16.6% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Venerable Tea Set is its standout companion, worth a +26.1% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 0 energy, gets upgraded 30.6% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 14.

Of the runs that drafted it, 10 ended in victory against 23 deaths and 5 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Knowledge Demon Boss, finishing 10.5% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Monologue fits a Regent deck.

Best Cards to Pair with Monologue

Monologue’s strongest card pairings so far are Sword Sage (+16.6%), Monarch's Gaze (+16.6%), and Royal Gamble (+16.1%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.

Sword Sage+16.6%5 runsMonarch's Gaze+16.6%5 runsRoyal Gamble+16.1%4 runsStardust+15.3%12 runsPatter+14.3%8 runsSpectrum Shift+12.8%4 runs

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

Monologue Win Rate by Class

Of the 2 classes that draft Monologue, it performs best with Regent (31.3%) and Silent (0.0%).

The Regent31.3%37 runsThe Silent0.0%1 runs

Best Relics for Monologue

The relics that swing Monologue’s win rate the most are Venerable Tea Set (+26.1%), Horn Cleat (+19.9%), and Gorget (+19.9%), with each lift shown.

Venerable Tea Set+26.1%6 runsHorn Cleat+19.9%4 runsGorget+19.9%7 runsMiniature Cannon+16.1%3 runsToxic Egg+16.1%3 runsEternal Feather+12.8%4 runs

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

Monologue Card Details

A 0-energy uncommon skill, Monologue is upgraded 30.6% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 14.

Whenever you play a card this turn, gain Strength this turn.

What Ends Runs with Monologue

Runs holding Monologue end most often against Knowledge Demon Boss (10.5%), Vantom Boss (5.3%), and The Insatiable Boss (5.3%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.

• Knowledge Demon Boss10.5% of runs
• Vantom Boss5.3% of runs
• The Insatiable Boss5.3% of runs
• Test Subject Boss5.3% of runs

See Also

Keep exploring Slay the Spire 2 tier lists and stats below.