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Is Parry good in Slay the Spire 2?

Parry is an uncommon Regent power in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Whenever you play Sovereign Blade, gain 10 Block. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 21 recorded runs, decks running it win 23.8% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 11.2%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 4.0% of decks that could run it. Regent players keep it in 12.7% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.1 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Guiding Star — together they post a +42.9% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Bronze Scales, which moves its win rate by +51.2%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 26.1% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 12.

That’s 5 wins, 16 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Waterfall Giant Boss, which closes out 9.5% of its appearances. Read on for Parry’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Regent run.

Best Cards to Pair with Parry

Ranked by win-rate lift, Parry performs best alongside Guiding Star (+42.9%), Manifest Authority (+42.9%), and Big Bang (+42.9%).

Guiding Star+42.9%3 runsManifest Authority+42.9%3 runsBig Bang+42.9%3 runsChild of the Stars+42.9%3 runsBeat into Shape+42.9%3 runsRadiate+42.9%3 runs

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

Parry Win Rate by Class

Parry is drafted only by the Regent, where it holds a 23.8% win rate across 21 runs.

The Regentappears in 12.7% of its runs (21 tracked)

Best Relics for Parry

Parry pairs best with the relics Bronze Scales (+51.2%), Pendulum (+51.2%), and Mummified Hand (+42.9%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Bronze Scales+51.2%4 runsPendulum+51.2%4 runsMummified Hand+42.9%3 runsStrawberry+36.2%5 runsRegal Pillow+26.2%4 runsThe Chosen Cheese+9.5%3 runs

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

Parry Card Details

Parry is an uncommon power costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 26.1% of runs and usually picked up by floor 12.

Whenever you play Sovereign Blade, gain 10 Block.

What Ends Runs with Parry

Parry’s most common run-enders are Waterfall Giant Boss (9.5%), Infested Prisms Elite (9.5%), and Decimillipede Elite (9.5%).

• Waterfall Giant Boss9.5% of runs
• Infested Prisms Elite9.5% of runs
• Decimillipede Elite9.5% of runs
• Phrog Parasite Elite9.5% of runs

See Also

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